Geotechnical Project Engineer - CA Field & Reports Lead

Actalent; Glendale (CA); On-site; USD 69,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental & Vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Disability (Short/Long-term)

Transportation benefits

PTO / Vacation / Sick Leave

Job summary

Actalent in Glendale, CA is seeking a Geotechnical Project Engineer to plan and execute subsurface investigations, perform analyses, and prepare geotechnical reports. You will coordinate field activities, review plans, and ensure compliance with CBC/IBC and local requirements.

This is a contract-to-hire role based in Glendale, onsite in California. The ideal candidate has a Civil Engineering degree with geotechnical emphasis and 4–8 years' relevant experience, strong communication skills, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering with emphasis in Geotechnical Engineering.
• 4-8 years of geotechnical engineering experience.
• Experience preparing geotechnical reports in California.
• Knowledge of California Building Code (CBC), IBC, and relevant geotechnical standards.
• Strong understanding of soil mechanics, foundation design, and grading practices.
• Valid California driver's license.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to travel to project sites.

Responsibilities

• Manage geotechnical projects from proposal through final report delivery.
• Coordinate field investigations, drilling operations, laboratory testing programs, and site observations.
• Monitor project schedules, budgets, and client deliverables.
• Communicate project status and technical findings to clients, contractors, and internal staff.
• Assist in preparing scopes of work, fee proposals, and cost estimates.
• Perform engineering analyses related to shallow and deep foundations, slope stability, earthwork and grading, settlement evaluations, retaining wall design recommendations, liquefaction and seismic hazard assessments, and pavement design.
• Evaluate geotechnical field and laboratory data.
• Prepare and review geotechnical reports and recommendations.
• Develop foundation, grading, and earthwork recommendations in accordance with California building codes and local agency requirements.
• Review architectural, structural, grading, and civil plans for geotechnical compliance.

Skills

Geotechnical engineering

Geotechnical analysis

Civil engineering

Professional engineer

Technical report writing

Soil testing

Civil Eng degree

Geotechnical reports (CA)

CBC/IBC knowledge

Soil mechanics & foundation design

California driver’s license

Communication skills

Travel to project sites

Education

B.S. in Civil Engineering (Geotech)

Job description

Actalent in Glendale, CA is seeking a Geotechnical Project Engineer to plan and execute subsurface investigations, perform analyses, and prepare geotechnical reports. You will coordinate field activities, review plans, and ensure compliance with CBC/IBC and local requirements.

This is a contract-to-hire role based in Glendale, onsite in California. The ideal candidate has a Civil Engineering degree with geotechnical emphasis and 4–8 years' relevant experience, strong communication skills, and