Geotechnical Engineer

Job Title: Geotechnical Engineer

Job Description

The Geotechnical Engineer will perform field oversight of geotechnical drilling and soil borings, support environmental and geotechnical investigations, and prepare clear technical documentation for a variety of infrastructure, transportation, and environmental projects throughout New York City and the five boroughs. This role combines hands-on field work with data analysis and reporting, offering strong exposure to both geotechnical and environmental disciplines and the opportunity to work alongside experienced engineers and geologists.

Responsibilities

• Perform field oversight of geotechnical drilling operations and soil borings to ensure work complies with project specifications and industry standards.
• Log soil and rock samples accurately in accordance with project requirements and recognized geotechnical standards.
• Coordinate drilling subcontractors and field activities, ensuring efficient scheduling and smooth execution of field operations.
• Conduct environmental sampling, including soil, groundwater, sediment, and waste characterization samples, following appropriate procedures and protocols.
• Monitor and document field investigations and site conditions, capturing detailed observations and measurements.
• Assist with installing and sampling monitoring wells as part of environmental and geotechnical investigations.
• Collect, analyze, and organize field data for use in geotechnical evaluations, environmental site assessments, and project reports.
• Prepare field reports, boring logs, and technical documentation that clearly present methods, findings, and recommendations.
• Support environmental site investigations, remediation projects, and geotechnical evaluations across a range of private and city projects.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety requirements, project specifications, and applicable regulatory standards during all field and reporting activities.
• Communicate regularly with project managers, field staff, contractors, and clients regarding project progress, findings, and any field issues.
• Travel to project sites throughout New York City and the five boroughs to perform field work and attend project-related activities.
• OSHA 40-Hour HAZWOPER certification is preferred, or willingness to obtain this certification.
• On track to obtain Engineer in Training (EIT) certification.

Work Environment

This role is primarily field-focused, with regular travel to project sites across New York City and the five boroughs to support private and city projects. You will work outdoors in varying weather conditions and on active construction or investigation sites, performing drilling oversight, soil borings, and environmental sampling. The position involves close collaboration with multidisciplinary teams, including engineers, geologists, field technicians, and contractors, and requires adherence to health and safety standards and regulatory requirements. Office-based work includes organizing field data, preparing technical reports and boring logs, and using tools such as Microsoft Office Suite and AutoCAD. The work environment emphasizes hands-on learning, mentorship, career growth, and exposure to complex infrastructure, transportation, and environmental projects, supported by a competitive compensation and benefits package.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of New York, NY.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $55000.00 - $75000.00/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, 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 Time Off 3 weeks of Paid Time Off (PTO) annually for full-time employees Public holidays Financial Security 401(k) savings plan Company-paid life insurance and accidental death & dismemberment insurance Company-paid short-term and long-term disability insurance Additional Perks 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

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in New York,NY.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 28, 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.

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