Construction Materials Technician / Special Inspector

Job Title: Construction Materials Technician / Special Inspector

Job Description

An emerging engineering firm in the NC marketplace is seeking dedicated Civil Engineers, Geotechnical, and Construction Services professionals to join the team as Engineering Technicians/Field Technicians. This role offers an exciting opportunity to work in the triad market, contribute to building the company's reputation, and advance your career.

Responsibilities

• Visit job sites and construction sites to gather samples of various soils and concrete.
• Conduct field and laboratory testing of concrete, soil, aggregates, and asphalt.
• Test materials in the field or gather them for testing back at the office or laboratory.
• Perform soil inspections, concrete inspections, masonry inspections, and asphalt inspections.

Essential Skills

• ACI certification is preferred.
• High attention to detail.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to read and write reports.
• Ability to work independently.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Willingness to submit to an MVR test (company vehicle provided).
• Previous experience in labor or field roles such as landscaping, farming, construction labor, or field service work.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Work Environment

Initially, you will accompany a team member to job sites until you become familiar with the role. You will then be provided with a company truck to drive to assigned job sites. The work primarily involves outdoor activities and traveling to various construction sites that are at the starting stages of their building process.

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

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)

This is a fully onsite position in Raleigh,NC.

This position is anticipated to close on Apr 6, 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.