• Staff Professional

    Actalent (Charlotte, NC)


    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.

     

    Job Type & Location

     

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

    Pay and Benefits

    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)

     

    Workplace Type

     

    This is a fully onsite position in CHARLOTTE,NC.

     

    Application Deadline

     

    This position is anticipated to close on Jan 28, 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.