(Cincinnati) Engineering Technician

Construction Inspection, Cincinnati, OH

Description

Seeking a Construction Material Technician to perform testing and inspection services for various building construction projects. Responsible for performing on-site testing of concrete, soil, aggregates, asphalt, steel, and more to ensure they meet project specifications. Documenting test results & field activities daily and communicating directly with owners reps, project managers, contractors and other on-site personnel. MUST be willing to travel as required, as far as Illinois and northern Indiana.

Responsibilities

• Conducts quality control testing at project sites, including concrete, soils, masonry, asphalt, aggregate and reinforcing steel.
• Inspects construction projects to ensure contractor compliance with state specifications, plans and/or proposals and bridge projects.
• Verifies plan quantities and calculations with as bid plans, prepares and maintains project records and reports and performs other duties as assigned by the Project Engineer.
• Notifies the Contractor or the Project Engineer with status updates or about non-conforming work.
• Prepares and maintains project records and reports and performs other duties as assigned by the Project Engineer in a timely manner. Notifies the project engineer with status updates or non-conforming work.
• Travel as required

Skills & Qualifications

• Prior construction experience required (i.e. labor, concrete, masonry, earthwork, etc.)
• Basic understanding of construction drawings/ blueprints
• Candidates with prior CMT experience/ certifications will be considered- ACI, Nuclear Gauge, NICET, NETTCP
• Strong report writing and field note taking skills
• Ability to effectively communicate with stakeholders
• Willingness to work variable schedule depending on workload, weather, etc. Will change day-to-day and week-to-week.
• Willingness to work outdoors on job sites year-round
• Willingness to travel and stay in overnight as required

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Cincinnati, OH.

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 Cincinnati,OH. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Feb 20, 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 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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