Construction Inspector / Civil Field Technician

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Construction Inspector / Civil Field Technician

Essential Skills

• At least 3 years of experience in construction inspection or construction observation, or as a civil engineering technician.
• Hands-on field experience with construction engineering or civil engineering projects.
• Experience reviewing construction plans and documentation for infrastructure construction projects.
• Knowledge of construction engineering principles and practices, including construction observation and inspection.
• Familiarity with civil engineering construction for municipal and public utility projects.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or a related field from an ABET-accredited college.
• Direct experience as a Construction Inspector or Observer, Construction Engineer, or Civil Engineering Technician, or in a closely related position.
• Experience working on projects involving wastewater treatment plants or water systems infrastructure.
• Experience in soil testing and interpretation of results for construction applications.

Job Description

The Construction Inspector / Civil Field Technician, also known as a Construction Services Specialist, oversees and reviews the construction process from the field to ensure that all work complies with approved engineering plans and specifications. This role focuses on infrastructure projects for municipalities and public utilities, including wastewater treatment plants, stormwater systems, drinking water treatment plants, pump stations, roadway utilities, and underground infrastructure related to water supply, water treatment, wellfields, and water distribution systems. The position offers the opportunity to build strong construction engineering skills in both field and office settings while working on local projects in Michigan.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Kalamazoo, MI.

The pay range for this position is $23.00 - $33.00/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)

This is a fully onsite position in Kalamazoo,MI.

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 17, 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.

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