Engineering Field Technician

Job Description

Job Description

Engineering Field Technician

Job Description

As an Engineering Field Technician, you will support project teams by performing on-site technical activities, collecting and validating data, and commissioning and documenting results to help deliver safe, high-quality outcomes for clients. The role blends hands-on fieldwork with clear, professional reporting and collaboration with engineers, project managers, and customer representatives. You will work with the team to determine the feasibility of commercial and design specifications for construction projects. This role involves being onsite on large commercial/industrial projects to perform geotechnical analysis and studies to assess construction site conditions.

Responsibilities

• Perform on-site technical activities and data collection for project teams.
• Validate and document results to ensure safe and high-quality outcomes.
• Collaborate with engineers, project managers, and customer representatives.
• Determine the feasibility of commercial and design specifications for construction projects.
• Conduct geotechnical analysis and studies to assess construction site conditions.
• Act as a liaison between field crew, project managers, and engineers.

Essential Skills

• Minimum of an associate degree in construction management, civil engineering, or a related field.
• 1-3 years of experience in commercial construction.
• Strong understanding of construction site safety and the commercial construction process.
• Ability to produce detailed, accurate, and legible construction documentation.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Preferred experience as an inspector, observer, surveyor, or in construction materials testing (CMT).
• Demonstrated successful experience interacting with onsite representatives, general contractors, and subcontractors.
• Ability to pass a Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) check.
• Experience with concrete construction and inspection.
• Capability to travel to other offices and project sites, primarily within Omaha or Lincoln.

Work Environment

The position is primarily onsite at Offutt Airforce Base, which is a loud and dirty commercial construction site. You will report to the Project Manager and Geotechnical Engineer and serve as a liaison between field crews, project managers, and engineers. The company offers a family-oriented environment with no winter layoffs, opportunities for raises upon successful completion of the contract period, and a strong emphasis on internal promotions. Employees receive competitive benefits, including 100% paid healthcare, reimbursement for 80% of engineering courses, and the potential for company-paid certifications. A company vehicle is provided for transport between the office and job site.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of OMAHA, NE.

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $25.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

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 fully onsite position in OMAHA,NE.

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 2, 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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San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.