Construction Field Technician

Environmental Engineer

Join our team this summer as an Environmental Engineer, working in schools to perform air sampling. With no children present during your work, you will be the first point of contact for air quality assessments in these settings. This role involves meticulous documentation required by general contractors, ensuring compliance and quality standards are upheld.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct air sampling in school environments during the summer.
• Prepare and manage all necessary documentation for general contractors.
• Collaborate with other clients and contractors on-site.
• Ensure all testing and paperwork are completed accurately and on time.
• Work independently or with a colleague from the team, depending on project size.

Essential Skills:

• 2,000 hours of work experience in construction, including roles such as demolition, safety, or carpentry, OR a Bachelor's degree in Physical or Life Sciences, Engineering, or Architecture with 500 hours of work, OR enrollment in a related degree program seeking an internship.
• Strong background in Environmental Science or Engineering.
• Proficiency in construction and environmental engineering practices.

Additional Skills & Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Land Development, or Landscape Architecture.
• Self-motivation and strong organizational skills.

Work Environment:

Work will be conducted on job sites in collaboration with clients and contractors. Depending on project demands, you may work independently or with a partner. Some overnight travel might be required, with travel time compensated and expenses, including meals, covered. A supportive and stable work culture is provided, offering excellent industry experience.

Job Type & Location:

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Minneapolis, MN.

Pay and Benefits:

The pay range for this position is $23.00 - $23.00/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)

Workplace Type:

This is a fully onsite position in Minneapolis, MN.

Application Deadline:

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 23, 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.