Project Engineer

Description

Seeking a motivated Project Engineer to support our Field Services group for construction inspection and materials testing consulting. This role plays a key part in ensuring the quality, safety, and compliance of construction projects across the region. The ideal candidate brings a strong foundation in civil or construction engineering, hands-on project management experience, and a desire to work closely with field technicians, clients, and contractors to deliver successful infrastructure and building projects.

Responsibilities:

-Lead and coordinate construction materials testing and inspection activities for a variety of infrastructure, transportation, commercial, and municipal projects.

-Serve as the primary point of contact for project stakeholders, including clients, contractors, subcontractors, and internal field teams.

-Develop project scopes, schedules, and budgets; ensure project deliverables meet required quality and performance standards.

-Review and interpret construction plans, specifications, geotechnical reports, and testing requirements.

-Provide technical guidance to field technicians performing concrete, soil, asphalt, and aggregate testing.

-Prepare and review daily field reports, test results, inspection documentation, and final project summaries.

-Conduct site visits to evaluate progress, verify compliance, and troubleshoot construction or materials-related issues.

-Assist with proposal development, cost estimating, and resource planning for upcoming projects.

-Ensure all work is completed in accordance with applicable local, state, and federal regulations (e.g., ODOT, ASTM, AASHTO, IBC).

-Promote a strong safety culture and adhere to all company and client safety programs.

Skills

Project management, Construction management, Project engineering, civil engineering, EIT, PE, ACI, NICET, construction materials testing, construction inspection

Top Skills Details

Project management,Construction management,Project engineering,civil engineering

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Required:

-Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Construction Engineering Technology, or a related field.

-Prior experience managing or supporting construction projects, ideally with exposure to materials testing, QA/QC, or inspection.

-Strong understanding of construction processes, materials behavior, and project documentation workflows.

-Excellent communication and client-facing skills with the ability to collaborate across multidisciplinary teams.

-Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, specs, and testing standards.

-Valid driver's license and willingness to travel to job sites.

Plus:

-Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification or ability to obtain within 12 months.

-Experience with DOT projects or public infrastructure (ODOT experience is a plus).

-Familiarity with ASTM/AASHTO testing methods.

-Knowledge of project management software or laboratory information management systems (LIMS).

-Previous experience supporting or supervising CMT field teams.

Experience Level

Intermediate Level

Job Type & Location

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

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $40.00 - $55.00/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 Columbus,OH.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Feb 18, 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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