Job Title: Engineering Field Technician
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. This role involves sitting onsite at Offutt Air Force Base to perform geotechnical analysis and study to assess construction site conditions. The engineer will act as a liaison between field crews, project managers, and engineers, planning and conducting geotechnical explorations effectively.

ResponsibilitiesPerform field and environmental investigations for construction projects.Inspect and check quality, participating in soil sampling 20% of the time.Analyze geotechnical findings, perform 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 projects on time.Review construction design proposals and approve geotechnical aspects.Essential SkillsMinimum of an Associate's degree in construction management or civil engineering.1-5 years of commercial construction experience.Pass MVR (Motor Vehicle Record) check.Experience in construction inspection, observation, and instrumentation.Strong written and verbal communication skills.Additional Skills & QualificationsPreferred experience as an inspector, observer, surveyor, or in Construction Materials Testing (CMT).Experience in client service management.Leadership experience, 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 identifying, assessing, evaluating, and solving complex problems.Understanding of geotechnical practices including exploration, analysis, and design, and all phases of project document production.Organizational skills and the ability to manage a team and move into a project engineering role.Work Environment

The role involves 20% in-office planning and documentation and 70% onsite at Offutt Air Force Base, which is a loud and dirty commercial construction site. You will be reporting to the Project Manager in Geotechnical Engineering and act as a liaison between field crews, project managers, and engineers. The company offers a competitive benefits package, including reimbursement for 80% of engineering courses and 100% healthcare coverage. Additionally, there are opportunities for growth into project engineering and taking on your own projects with direct reports. A company vehicle is provided for transport between the office and job site. The company promotes from within, offers great training, and rewards hard work with raises and professional development opportunities, such as paying for certifications and licenses.

Pay and Benefits

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

• 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 OMAHA,NE.

Application Deadline

This position will be accepting applications until Dec 21, 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.

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