Job Title: Engineering Field Technician

Job Description

As an Engineering Field Technician, you will be responsible for evaluating soil, rock, and underground water to determine the feasibility and design specifications for construction projects. You will be performing geotechnical analysis and studies to assess construction site conditions. This role involves being the liaison between the field crew, project managers, and engineers, ensuring effective geotechnical exploration and field investigations for construction projects.

Responsibilities

• Take samples from the field crews and evaluate soil, rock, and underground water.

• Perform geotechnical analysis and studies to assess construction site conditions.

• Plan and conduct geotechnical exploration.

• Perform field and environmental investigations for construction projects.

• Inspect and check quality, and participate in the execution of soil sampling 20% of the time.

• Analyze geotechnical findings, perform appropriate calculations, and prepare data reports for the Project Manager.

• Provide direction to the technical team in field inspection activities.

• Interact with customers and team members to complete the assigned project on time.

• Review construction design proposals and approve geotechnical aspects.

Essential Skills

• Construction inspection

• Construction administration

• Construction testing

• Construction materials testing

• Minimum Associate's degree in Construction Management or Civil Engineering

• 1-5 years of commercial construction experience

• ACI certification

• NICET certification

• Concrete testing and observation

• Pass MVR and Slump test

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience as an inspector, observer, or surveyor in the construction materials testing field

• Ability to manage a team and move into a project engineering role

• Strong organizational skills

• Successful experience in client service management

• Leadership experience in setting direction for a team, project, and office

• Proficient in decision making and solving complex problems

• Understanding of geotechnical practices including exploration, analysis, and design

• Strong written and verbal communication skills

• Willingness to travel to other offices and project sites

Work Environment

This position involves 20% in-office planning and documentation, and 70% onsite at commercial construction sites. The role includes reporting to the Project Manager in Geotechnical Engineering and acting as the liaison between the field crew, project managers, and engineers. The company provides a vehicle for transport between the office and job site. The work environment is dynamic, with opportunities for professional growth and development in a family-owned company that promotes from within and offers competitive benefit

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $18.00 - $25.00/hr.

• 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)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in OMAHA,NE.

Application Deadline

This position will be accepting applications until Dec 9, 2024.

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 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:

• Hiring diverse talent

• Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection

• Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes

• Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

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.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com (%20actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com) for other accommodation options.