Engineering Field Technician

Hiring for an Engineering Field Technician in Omaha!

As an Engineering Field Technician, you will support project teams by performing on-site technical activities, collecting and validating data, 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

• Conduct on-site technical activities and data collection to support project teams.
• Commission and document results to ensure quality outcomes.
• Collaborate with engineers, project managers, and customer representatives.
• Assess construction site conditions through geotechnical analysis and studies.
• Determine feasibility of commercial and design specifications for construction projects.
• Ensure accurate and legible construction documentation.
• Act as a liaison between field crew and project managers and engineers.

Essential Skills

• Minimum associate's degree in construction management, civil engineering, or related field.
• 1-3 years of commercial construction experience.
• Strong understanding of construction site safety and the commercial construction process.
• Capability in detailed construction documentation.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Pass MVR.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Preferred experience as inspector, observer, surveyor, or in construction materials testing.
• Experience interacting with onsite representatives, general contractors, and subcontractors.
• Willingness to travel to other offices and project sites, primarily within Omaha or Lincoln.

Work Environment

A company vehicle is provided for transport between the office and job site. The company offers excellent training opportunities, promotion from within, and competitive benefits including 100% paid healthcare and reimbursement for engineering courses. The company is family-owned, stable, and has strong client relationships.

Job Type & Location

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

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $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 Mar 30, 2026.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I is 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

Actalent is an equal opportunity employer.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services. For more than 40 years, we've helped visionary companies advance their goals. Headquartered in the United States, our teams span 150 offices across North America, EMEA, and APAC—with four delivery centers in India led by 1,000+ extraordinary employees who connect their passion with purpose every day.

Our Bangalore, Hyderabad, Pune, and Chennai delivery centers are hubs of engineering expertise, with core capabilities in mechanical and electrical engineering, systems and software, and manufacturing engineering. Our teams deliver work across multiple industries including transportation, consumer and industrial products, and life sciences. We serve more than 4,500 clients, including many Fortune 500 brands.