Job Title: Instrumentation Technician in Omaha!

Job Description

Geotechnical engineers will take samples from the field crews and evaluate soil, rock, and underground water to determine the feasibility and design specifications for construction projects. You will be sitting onsite at Offutt Air Force Base to perform geotechnical analysis and study to assess construction site conditions. You will also serve as the liaison between field crews, project managers, and engineers. You will plan and conduct geotechnical exploration effectively, perform field and environmental investigations for construction projects, inspect and check quality, and participate in soil sampling 20% of the time. You will analyze geotechnical findings, perform appropriate calculations, and prepare data reports for the Project Manager. Additionally, you will provide direction to the technical team in field inspection activities, interact with customers and team members to complete assigned projects on time, and review construction design proposals to approve geotechnical aspects.

Responsibilities

• Plan and conduct geotechnical exploration effectively.
• Perform field and environmental investigations for construction projects.
• Inspect and check quality, participating in soil sampling 20% of the time.
• Analyze geotechnical findings and perform appropriate calculations.
• 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 assigned projects on time.
• Review construction design proposals and approve geotechnical aspects.

Essential Skills

• Must have a minimum of an associate's degree in construction management or civil engineering.
• 1-5 years of commercial construction experience.
• Pass MVR.
• Experience in construction inspection, observation, and instrumentation.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Preferred experience as an inspector, observer, surveyor, or in Construction Materials Testing (CMT).
• Ability to manage a team and move into a project engineering role.
• Organized and able to handle multiple tasks.
• Successful experience in client service management.
• Successful experience in leadership, including defining and setting the direction for a team, project, and office.
• Experience in strategy development, change management, and corporate stewardship.
• Sound decision-making skills, including making sound business decisions and solving complex problems.
• Understanding of geotechnical practices, including exploration, analysis, design, and project document production.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Willingness to travel to other offices and project sites as required.

Work Environment

You will spend 20% of your time in the office planning and documenting and 70% onsite at Offutt Air Force Base, which is a loud, dirty commercial construction site. You will report to the Project Manager in Geotechnical Engineering and serve as the liaison between field crews, project managers, and engineers. The company offers competitive benefits, including reimbursement of 80% of engineering courses, 100% healthcare paid for by the company, opportunities for growth into project engineering, company vehicle for transport between the office and job site, and strong client relationships in the industry making them a stable company. The company has worked on over 15,000 projects in the local area and offers a state-of-the-art facility for construction materials testing.

Pay and Benefits

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

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in OMAHA,NE.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Feb 28, 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 : $18 - $25