Geotechnical Engineer

Actalent is seeking a Junior Geotechnical / Environmental Engineer to join its New York City team. This field-based position supports a variety of geotechnical and environmental investigation projects throughout the NYC metropolitan area, offering hands-on experience for an entry-level engineer.

Responsibilities

• Perform field oversight of geotechnical drilling and soil borings.
• Log soil and rock samples in accordance with project and industry standards.
• Coordinate drilling subcontractors and field activities.
• Conduct environmental sampling, including soil, groundwater, sediment, and waste characterization samples.
• Monitor and document field investigations and site conditions.
• Assist with installing and sampling monitoring wells.
• Collect, analyze, and organize field data.
• Prepare field reports, boring logs, and technical documentation.
• Support environmental site investigations, remediation projects, and geotechnical evaluations.
• Ensure compliance with project specifications, health and safety requirements, and regulatory standards.
• Communicate with project managers, field staff, contractors, and clients regarding project progress and findings.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or a related field.
• 1-3 years of geotechnical and/or environmental field experience.
• Strong interest in field-based engineering work.
• Knowledge of geotechnical investigations, soil classifications, and environmental sampling procedures is preferred.
• OSHA 40-Hour HAZWOPER certification is preferred or willingness to obtain.

Skills

• Soil logging and geotechnical boring oversight
• Groundwater and soil sampling
• Environmental site assessments (Phase I/Phase II)
• Technical report preparation
• Microsoft Office Suite
• AutoCAD experience is a plus

Benefits

Actalent offers a competitive compensation and benefits package, including:

• Medical, dental, and vision plans
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Health Savings Accounts (HSA) with both employee and employer contributions
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Wellness challenge programs
• Voluntary insurance options: Accident insurance, Critical illness insurance, Hospital indemnity insurance
• 3 weeks of Paid Time Off (PTO) annually for full-time employees
• Public holidays
• 401(k) savings plan
• Company-paid life insurance and accidental death & dismemberment insurance
• Company-paid short-term and long-term disability insurance
• Professional development and advancement opportunities
• Discounted services: Auto & home insurance, Identity theft protection, Pet insurance, Legal insurance
• Consumer purchase program
• Employee discount center
• Donation program

Pay

The pay range for this position is $55,000.00 - $75,000.00 per year. Individual compensation within this range will depend on qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Schedule

• Full-time, field-based position
• Local travel throughout NYC and surrounding areas required
• Fully onsite in New York, NY