Job Title: Engineering Technician

Job Description

In the Construction Materials Testing (CMT) or Geotechnical department, the role of a civil engineering technician involves a combination of fieldwork and laboratory tasks. The technician ensures the safety and stability of construction projects by providing accurate data and quality assurance throughout the construction process.

Responsibilities

• Perform on-site testing of construction materials like soil, concrete, and asphalt to ensure they meet project specifications and standards.
• Collect soil samples from various depths and locations, then conduct laboratory tests to determine properties such as compaction, moisture content, and bearing capacity.
• Assist in geotechnical site investigations, which involve drilling and sampling to assess subsurface conditions.
• Gather data from field tests and laboratory analyses, then compile and report findings to engineers for further evaluation.
• Ensure that construction materials and processes comply with design specifications and regulatory standards.
• Operate and maintain testing equipment, such as nuclear density gauges and concrete testing machines.

Essential Skills

• Experience in engineering, CMT, and construction materials testing.
• ACI certification.
• Skills in soils testing and concrete testing.
• ICC certification.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Engineering Degree.
• Interest in the skillset.

Work Environment

The work environment includes both fieldwork and laboratory settings. Technicians use various testing equipment such as nuclear density gauges and concrete testing machines. There is a clear career path for engineering staff professionals, with pay increases based on performance and certifications, quarterly bonuses, certification facilitation, and potential future ownership opportunities.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $29.00 - $35.00

• 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 CHARLOTTE,NC.

Application Deadline

This position will be accepting applications until Jan 11, 2025.

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 for other accommodation options.

Salary : $29 - $35