Engineering Technician

Civil Quality Assurance (CQA) Technician

We are seeking dedicated Civil Quality Assurance (CQA) Technicians to join our team. As a CQA Technician, you will travel to various landfill sites to document daily activities and verify the accuracy of the work performed by general contractors. Your role will include preparing daily reports and attending meetings to ensure compliance with project specifications and construction drawings.

Responsibilities:

• Monitor and document construction activities at solid waste landfill facilities, including field inspection and testing of soils and geosynthetic liners.
• Provide on-site training as necessary.
• Ensure overall compliance with project specifications and construction drawings.
• Demonstrate strong communication, writing, and organizational skills.
• Work independently and in a team environment.
• Travel for assignments with expenses covered, working 6-7 days per week with anticipated overtime during construction season.

Essential Skills:

• Familiarity with construction specifications.
• Ability to write daily and weekly reports.
• Attention to detail.
• Willingness to travel and be away from home for extended periods.
• Strong communication skills.

Additional Skills & Qualifications:

• Nuclear Gauge/density certification.
• Landfill construction experience.
• Associate degree.
• ACI Certification.

Work Environment:

This position requires working outdoors at various landfill locations, where candidates must endure varying weather conditions from very hot summers to very cold winters. Workdays typically range from 8-10 hours, and most of the work involves standing. Travel is predominantly in Kentucky with some assignments in bordering states, and sites are usually regional.

Pay and Benefits:

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $23.00/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 Frankfort, KY.

Application Deadline:

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 22, 2025.

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. 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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