Geotechnical Engineer

Actalent; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 124,000 - 152,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Disability coverage

Job summary

Actalent is seeking a Geotechnical Engineer / Office Lead to guide an Omaha office and manage geotechnical projects across various sectors. You will serve as a technical leader and client-facing representative from proposals through deliverables.

The role requires PE licensure, 5+ years of geotechnical experience, and strong leadership and communication skills. This onsite position offers contract-to-hire prospects and long-term growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related field.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license required.
• 5+ years of geotechnical engineering experience.
• Experience preparing geotechnical reports and client proposals.
• Strong communication and project management skills.
• Previous leadership or office management experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead office operations and support the growth of the local geotechnical practice.
• Prepare proposals and scopes of work for prospective projects.
• Manage geotechnical investigations and engineering projects from start to finish.
• Prepare and review geotechnical reports, technical letters, and project addendums.
• Perform geotechnical analyses and develop engineering recommendations.
• Coordinate field activities, laboratory testing, and project teams.
• Maintain client relationships and identify new business opportunities.
• Provide technical guidance to engineering and field staff.

Skills

Geotechnical Engineering

Civil Engineering

Project Management

PE

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Job description

Geotechnical Engineer / Office Lead

Job Description

We are seeking a Geotechnical Engineer to lead an office location while managing a variety of geotechnical engineering projects across the public works, transportation, commercial, communications, energy, and industrial sectors. This individual will serve as both a technical leader and client-facing representative, overseeing projects from proposal development through final deliverables.

Responsibilities

• Lead office operations and support the growth of the local geotechnical practice.
• Prepare proposals and scopes of work for prospective projects.
• Manage geotechnical investigations and engineering projects from start to finish.
• Prepare and review geotechnical reports, technical letters, and project addendums.
• Perform geotechnical analyses and develop engineering recommendations.
• Coordinate field activities, laboratory testing, and project teams.
• Maintain client relationships and identify new business opportunities.
• Provide technical guidance to engineering and field staff.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related field.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license required.
• 5+ years of geotechnical engineering experience.
• Experience preparing geotechnical reports and client proposals.
• Strong communication and project management skills.
• Previous leadership or office management experience is preferred.

Skills

• Geotechnical Engineering
• Civil Engineering
• Professional Engineer (PE)
• Project Management

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Omaha, NE.

Pay And Benefits

The pay range for this position is $90000.00 - $110000.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) Workplace Type This is a fully onsite position in Omaha,NE. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Sep 30, 2026.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email [e-mail] for other accommodation options.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector

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Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI)

We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.