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This full-time contract Engineering Support Specialist position will provide materials coordination and support to the Materials Management organization within the Logistics Management group. This role ensures that project materials are available to construction contractors as indicated in contract releases and work schedules. The position involves close collaboration with supervisors, contract representatives, contract specialists, contracting officers, investment recovery personnel, shipping and receiving teams, and a variety of internal and external customers.

Responsibilities Include

+ Review Bills of Materials, availability of furnished materials, and Material Request (MR) Order Status Reports for long-lead items to validate materials for projects are ordered and available at the time of construction Notice to Proceed (NTP).

+ Provide construction contractors with detailed lists of project materials and quantities required.

+ Communicate technical specifications regarding material procedures to external stakeholders.

+ Run pre-defined reports to identify materials that will not be available for projects and submit written notifications to project teams, including contractors.

+ Alert project managers and teams of any material issues and keep them updated throughout resolution.

+ Assist in expediting materials, tracking missing or incomplete shipments, and resolving material availability issues.

+ Monitor MR need dates; coordinate with warehouse teams to arrange pickup or shipment of project materials.

+ Schedule and facilitate release of materials to contractors as per contract requirements.

+ Validate material inventories are accurately filled, loaded, and transported to appropriate locations to keep projects on schedule.

+ Create inventory worksheets for physical inventory and generate MRs as needed.

+ Process material returns and coordinate with investment recovery for reuse or disposal; provide documentation for returns.

+ Monitor, track, and report all material usage during projects; calculate costs for wasted, lost, or damaged materials and provide recommendations for potential chargebacks.

+ Attend meetings and provide material status updates to project managers and contractors.

+ Extract and analyze reports from systems such as BES, Asset Suite, and PowerBI to verify material charges against project work orders.

+ Participate in process improvement by recommending new or revised procedures and assisting with workflow updates and training.

+ Maintain compliance with organizational standards for document management and information governance.

+ Assist with other tasks related to the delivery of furnished materials to contractors as requested.

Skills

+ Systems analysis

+ Project management

+ Excel

+ Business systems analysis

Top Skills

+ Systems analysis

+ Project management

+ Excel

Required Education & Experience

+ High school diploma or equivalent required.

+ Bachelor’s degree in business administration, supply and logistics management, construction management, engineering, or a related technical field preferred.

+ Level 2 position: 5 years of engineering operations experience supporting construction logistics and engineering operations or a related field.

+ Broad knowledge of engineering operations policies and procedures involving material and equipment inventory and control.

+ Experience with processes and automated systems for acquisitions, accountability, control, and disposal of facilities, equipment, materials, and supplies.

+ Experience with Oracle-based Enterprise Resource Planning software.

+ Proficiency in Excel, including Visual Basic for Applications (VBA).

+ Working knowledge of SharePoint for data entry and retrieval.

Preferred Skills & Experience

+ Extremely detail-oriented and capable of working independently on multiple complex projects.

+ Strong problem-solving and communication skills for conveying technical advice to diverse audiences.

+ Comfortable working within established rules, guides, and processes.

+ Excellent customer service and ability to maintain composure in fast-paced environments.

+ High level of organizational ability, multi-tasking skills, and attention to detail.

+ Ability to manage support for assigned projects and provide advice to achieve desired outcomes.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Vancouver, WA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $27.00 - $32.00/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 Vancouver,WA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jan 16, 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.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email [email protected] (%[email protected]) for other accommodation options.