Staff Professional

Job Title: Staff Professional

Job Description

The Staff Professional / Staff Engineer plays a crucial role in supporting engineering, geotechnical, and environmental projects. This position involves performing field observations, testing, analysis, reporting, and coordinating tasks. The ideal candidate will have a strong technical aptitude, a commitment to safety and quality, and the ability to work effectively in both field and office settings under staff supervision.

Responsibilities

• Perform field and laboratory testing of soils, aggregates, concrete, masonry, asphalt, and other materials in accordance with applicable ASTM standards such as ASTM D1557, D6938, C39, and C231.
• Observe and document construction practices to ensure compliance with approved project plans, specifications, and applicable codes.
• Operate specialized testing equipment, including nuclear density gauges, penetrometers, and concrete testing apparatus.

Essential Skills

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited 4-year program in Civil Engineering, Geology, Environmental Science, or a related discipline.
• Successful completion of the Engineer-In-Training (EIT) or Geologist-In-Training (GIT) exam, or the ability to obtain certification within a reasonable time.
• 1-3 years of experience in construction materials testing.
• Knowledge of soil mechanics, rock mechanics, and geotechnical principles.
• Proficiency in geotechnical software and tools.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Pursuit of Professional Engineer (P.E.) or Professional Geologist (P.G.) registration when eligible is expected.
• Relevant certifications such as ACI, ICC, OSHA 10/30-hour, and others as required.
• Desired certifications include EIT, OSHA, ACI, NICET, Nuclear Density Certification, and ICC.

Work Environment

This role involves lifting, carrying, and handling materials and equipment weighing up to 100 pounds. It requires the ability to maneuver heavy equipment such as concrete wheelbarrows (150–200 lbs), soil density hammers (25 lbs), and nuclear density gauges (up to 90 lbs). Candidates must be able to perform physically demanding tasks such as swinging concrete test devices, hand augering up to 10 feet, or excavating with hand tools.

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

The pay range for this position is $29.00 - $35.00/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 CHARLOTTE,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.