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Job Description

Supports civil engineering and geotechnical activities for utility infrastructure projects, including electric transmission, distribution, substation, and renewable energy developments. This role combines civil site design and geotechnical support, assisting with field investigations, foundation design inputs, and preparation of engineering documentation under the guidance of sr engineers.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

- Assist in performing civil engineering design for utility site development, including grading, drainage, erosion control, and site layout

- Support geotechnical engineering efforts related to utility infrastructure such as substations, transmission lines, and related civil works

- Monitor geotechnical drilling activities and field investigations, ensuring data quality and adherence to project requirements

- Prepare and document soil boring logs based on field data and drilling observations

- Assist with development of geotechnical reports, including interpretation of subsurface conditions and engineering recommendations

- Support foundation design efforts by reviewing soil data and providing input into design calculations (e.g., drilled shafts, spread footings, shallow foundations)

- Coordinate with civil, geotechnical, and electrical engineering teams to support multidisciplinary project delivery

- Assist in preparing engineering calculations, technical reports, drawings, and design documentation

- Participate in site visits, field inspections, and constructability reviews as needed

- Apply applicable industry codes, standards, and safety requirements in all design and field activities

- Support QA/QC processes by incorporating feedback and ensuring accuracy of deliverables

Additional Skills & Qualifications

- Zero to two years of experience in civil engineering (internships/co-ops acceptable)

- Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering (required)

Preferred Qualifications

- Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification or ability to obtain within 6–12 months

- Exposure to civil site design (grading, drainage, or land development)

- Familiarity with utility or infrastructure projects (electric, gas, telecom, or water)

This is a Permanent position based out of New Albany, OH.

The pay range for this position is $36.06 - $36.06/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a hybrid position in New Albany,OH.

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 24, 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.

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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