Geotechnical Engineer II

Job Description

Job Description

Geotechnical Engineer II (Hybrid Flexibility)Grow Your Career with a Team That Invests in Engineers

We're seeking a Geotechnical Engineer II to join a collaborative team supporting commercial, telecommunications, infrastructure, and site development projects. This is an excellent opportunity for an engineer with early-career geotechnical experience who wants to expand their technical expertise, work on a variety of projects, and develop toward senior-level responsibilities.

You'll work closely with experienced engineers, project managers, field personnel, and clients while contributing to investigations, analyses, designs, and reports that directly impact project success.

What You'll Do

• Support geotechnical investigations from planning through final reporting.
• Coordinate with drilling subcontractors and field personnel during subsurface exploration activities.
• Review and interpret soil and rock data from field and laboratory testing.
• Perform engineering analyses related to foundations, pavements, retaining structures, and site development projects.
• Assist with preparation of geotechnical reports, calculations, recommendations, and technical documentation.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary project teams and clients.
• Participate in occasional field visits, construction observations, and project meetings.
• Manage project tasks while maintaining quality, budget, and schedule expectations.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
• 1-2+ years of experience in geotechnical engineering, civil engineering, construction materials testing, or a related field.
• Familiarity with geotechnical investigations, foundation design, field exploration, or geotechnical reporting.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Desire to learn, grow, and take on increasing project responsibilities.

Nice to Have

• EIT/EI certification or progress toward obtaining licensure.
• Experience with shallow or deep foundation projects.
• Exposure to geotechnical software such as gINT, OpenGround, LPile, Shaft, Geostudio, or similar tools.
• Familiarity with AutoCAD or related drafting software.
• Master's Degree in Geotechnical Engineering or a related field.
• Experience supporting telecommunications, commercial, industrial, or transportation projects.

Why Join Us?

• Hybrid work flexibility
• Clear path for advancement into senior Engineer and project leadership roles
• Diverse and challenging project portfolio
• Strong mentorship and professional development opportunities
• Collaborative team environment
• Professional licensing and continuing education support
• Stable, growing organization focused on long-term employee success

Work Environment

This position combines office-based engineering work with occasional field visits and project meetings. Travel is typically minimal, generally less than 10%. We foster a culture built on teamwork, integrity, technical excellence, and mutual respect.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive salary based on experience
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
• Professional Development and Licensing Support
• Continuing Education Opportunities
• Career Growth and Advancement Programs

Apply Even If You Don't Check Every Box

We know great engineers come from a variety of backgrounds. If you're excited about the opportunity and believe you can contribute to the team, we encourage you to apply. We're looking for motivated individuals eager to learn, grow, and build a long-term career in geotechnical engineering.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Raleigh, NC.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $80000.00 - $100000.00/yr.

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.

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-term Disability, Accident, Critical Illness, & Hospital Indemnity Coverag

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Raleigh, NC.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 10, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a hybrid position in Raleigh,NC.

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.

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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.