Construction Engineer

This role involves leading projects from award through closeout, ensuring compliance with safety, quality, contract, and environmental requirements. The position requires managing technical documentation, compliance, estimating support, and maintaining hands-on field involvement to solve technical and logistical challenges.

Responsibilities

• Lead project safety culture by instilling foundational safety behaviors in all project activities.
• Ensure compliance with safety, quality, contract, and environmental requirements.
• Prepare and maintain schedules, budgets, change orders, RFIs, and daily/weekly reporting.
• Coordinate daily with field crews, subcontractors, suppliers, and clients for safe and efficient site operations.
• Prepare, track, and submit invoices with appropriate backup tied to the Schedule of Values (SOV).
• Maintain strong cost control and forecasting throughout the project lifecycle.
• Ensure delivery of all required submittals, documentation, and regulatory compliance items.
• Write detailed Work Plans such as Health & Safety Plans (HASPs), Sampling & Analysis Plans (SAPs), and Quality Control Plans.
• Prepare technical narratives, work methods, and environmental execution strategies.
• Assist with detailed cost estimates for various civil and environmental remediation projects.
• Review drawings, specifications, technical reports, and environmental data for bid proposals.
• Present bid packages, develop technical approach plans, and participate in value engineering discussions.
• Conduct site visits and apply field experience to assess constructability, risks, and site-specific needs.
• Obtain all necessary permits to complete the work.
• Maintain a hands-on presence on job sites, especially during project startups and critical operations.
• Support field teams with equipment knowledge, production planning, and safe work execution.
• Strengthen and expand relationships with consulting project teams and existing clients.
• Leverage industry contacts to identify new leads and strategic pursuits.
• Attend pre-bid meetings, industry events, and client check-ins.
• Support proposal development, bid strategies, and long-term growth initiatives.

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Environmental Science, or equivalent experience preferred.
• 10+ years of hands-on experience in environmental remediation, civil construction, or a closely related field.
• Collaborative and able to work well with engineers and consulting staff.
• Ability to estimate, manage, and execute complex field projects.
• Strong client-facing and business development skills.
• Proficiency with P6, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Adobe, Microsoft Projects, etc.
• Solid understanding of environmental regulations (CERCLA, RCRA, Brownfields, etc.).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including technical plan writing.
• Strong leadership, problem-solving, and organizational abilities.
• Valid driver’s license and willingness to visit active project sites regularly.

• Experience in environmental engineering, project management, remediation projects, civil engineering, geotechnical engineering, construction management, and environmental compliance.
• Experience in scheduling and budgeting.
• Takes ownership of project activities and collaboratively solves problems.
• Performs work with grit and professional excellence.

Individual can work out of various locations including Charlotte. The role requires visiting active project sites regularly. The work involves interacting with diverse teams and maintaining a hands-on presence on job sites as needed.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Raleigh, NC.

The pay range for this position is $55.00 - $68.00/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 hybrid position in Raleigh,NC.

This position is anticipated to close on Apr 17, 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. Learn more about how we can work together at actalentservices.com.