Project Engineer

Job Title: Project Engineer

Essential Skills

• At least 3 years of experience in field engineering and documentation for geotechnical, civil, or commercial construction projects.
• At least 3 years of experience working with construction materials such as soil, gravel, clay, and grout.
• At least 3 years of experience preparing reports for geotechnical, construction, or civil field activities on active construction sites.
• Proficiency in interpreting and utilizing construction plans and specifications.
• Ability to perform and document field quality control tests and basic field surveys.
• Experience with geotechnical and earth retention work such as drilling, grouting, soil anchors, rock anchors, earth retention systems, soil compaction, foundations, and related activities.
• Strong documentation skills for construction inspection, construction observation, and construction materials testing support.
• Proficiency with Microsoft programs for project reporting and documentation.
• Ability to manage materials, inventory, and purchase orders in a construction environment.
• Capability to lead small crews and coordinate technical field work safely and efficiently.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with construction materials testing, including coordination with testing laboratories.
• Familiarity with project submittal processes, project takeoffs, and estimating.
• Experience with projects involving reinforced concrete, rebar installation, and concrete testing.
• Experience with grout applications, augercast piling, micropiles, and soil borings.
• Geotechnical or civil specialized construction projects.
• Interest in developing project management skills by working closely with a Project Manager and Superintendent.
• Ability and willingness to travel regularly for project assignments, including multi-week stays at project sites.
• Residence in West Michigan is beneficial for supporting both local and traveling projects, though not required.

Job Description

The Project Engineer supports geotechnical construction projects by providing high-quality field engineering, documentation, and reporting, while assisting Superintendents and Project Managers with day-to-day project execution. This role focuses on projects involving foundation anchor systems, drilling, grouting, load testing, and other earth retention applications. The position combines office-based documentation and planning with hands-on field work and frequent travel to project sites.

Responsibilities

• Provide accurate reporting and documentation for onsite construction activities involving drilling, grouting, testing, and other geotechnical and earth retention work.
• Interpret and apply construction plans and specifications to support field operations and ensure work follows design requirements.
• Identify and communicate drawing interpretation problems or errors and assist in resolving discrepancies.
• Work with and understand various construction materials, including soil, gravel, silt, clay, sand, grout, and concrete.
• Use Microsoft software and other technology tools to prepare project reports, maintain documentation, and track project data.
• Lead and run small field crews performing technical work such as water testing, load testing, and related field activities.
• Perform field quality control tests and basic field surveys to verify work quality and compliance with project requirements.
• Coordinate with local testing companies to schedule and review field testing activities.
• Manage materials and inventory, including tracking quantities and overseeing purchase orders.
• Assist with project management tasks such as preparing and processing change orders, submittals, requests for information (RFIs), and other project documentation.
• Support bid submittals, plan reviews, and documentation required for project proposals and ongoing work.
• Contribute to material management and limited marketing-related documentation as needed for projects.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Wayland, MI.

The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $34.00/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 Wayland,MI.

This position is anticipated to close on May 8, 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.