Geotechnical Engineer II — Foundations & Field (Hybrid)

Actalent; Raleigh (NC); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Actalent in Raleigh, NC is seeking a Geotechnical Engineer II to apply analytical skills across markets including commercial and telecom. You will coordinate with drilling subcontractors, perform soil/rock classifications, laboratory analyses, and prepare engineering calculations for foundations and earth retention systems.

The ideal candidate has 4–7 years of geotechnical experience, a BS in Civil/Geotechnical Engineering (ABET), and proficiency with Shaft, gINT, AutoCAD, and STABL/Geoslope.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in Civil/Geotechnical Engineering from ABET-accredited program
• 4–7 years of geotechnical experience
• Experience with deep and shallow foundations
• Proficiency in soil lab analyses and reporting
• Proficient with MS Word and Excel

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with drilling subcontractors for field investigations
• Perform soil/rock classifications and lab analyses
• Conduct field resistivity testing and foundation monitoring
• Prepare technical reports and documentation
• Manage workload to meet deadlines
• Oversee drillers and utility locators

Skills

Geotechnical experience

Foundations

Lab analyses

Technical reports

MS Office

Education

ABET-accredited BS in Civil/Geotechnical Engineering

MS in Geotechnical Engineering

EI registration

PE registration preferred

Tools

SHAFT & gINT

AutoCAD

STABL Suite

Geoslope

Job description

Actalent in Raleigh, NC is seeking a Geotechnical Engineer II to apply analytical skills across markets including commercial and telecom. You will coordinate with drilling subcontractors, perform soil/rock classifications, laboratory analyses, and prepare engineering calculations for foundations and earth retention systems.

The ideal candidate has 4–7 years of geotechnical experience, a BS in Civil/Geotechnical Engineering (ABET), and proficiency with Shaft, gINT, AutoCAD, and STABL/Geoslope.