CMT/Engineering Technician

  • Actalent
  • Milledgeville, Georgia
  • Full Time

Job Title: Engineering Technician

Job Description

We are seeking a Construction Material Testing Technician (CMT) to join our team in Kennesaw, Georgia. This role involves assisting with the collection of samples from diverse materials such as soil, sediment, water, and air for environmental tests. The technician will compile construction quality assurance (CQA) monitoring data related to landfill and environmental remediation construction projects. The position requires neat, accurate, and comprehensive documentation of all field-related activities. Additional support to geologists and engineers for a diverse client base is also expected. The candidate should be able to comprehend construction plans and specifications and be willing to perform extensive fieldwork and travel, including overnights, weekends, and holidays.

Responsibilities

  • Oversee contractor activities and performance on various projects including remediation projects, landfill construction, and industrial process projects.
  • Perform field and on-site laboratory tests on soil, geosynthetics, aggregates, and other materials primarily associated with landfill and waste containment system construction.
  • Monitor activities on job sites to ensure compliance with relevant contract documents such as technical specifications, construction drawings, sampling plans, and CQA plans.
  • Provide CQA monitoring on several types of construction and environmental activities on enviro-civil construction sites.
  • Perform multi-media sampling in support of investigations, monitoring programs, and other data collection-centric projects.
  • Prepare daily and weekly field reports, construction schedules, and progress reports.
  • Ensure project documentation is correct and consistent with company policies and procedures.
  • Interact with project personnel including contractors, project managers, engineers, and clients, fostering an integrated team approach.
  • Assist in the preparation of final reports, work plans, health and safety documents, and the assembly of report appendices.
  • Observe and abide by the policies and procedures outlined in site-specific project health and safety plans and the company's Environmental Health and Safety Management policies.
  • Perform tasks in other company practice areas including general construction services, environmental sampling, contractor oversight, or construction quality assurance activities as needed.

Essential Skills

  • 2+ years of Construction Material Testing (CMT) experience, particularly in concrete, soils, and/or geosynthetics.
  • Understanding of basic mathematical capabilities including square yardage, lengths, basic geometry, and algebra.
  • Proficient report writing skills, responsible for daily field reports, and basic PC use, including email.
  • Experience with multi-media sampling such as soil, water, air, and geosynthetics.
  • Nuclear Gauge, ACI, ICC Soils certifications are a big plus but not required.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

  • Water sampling experience is a great perk.
  • Must be a self-starter and trustworthy with the ability to work independently.
  • Experience in landfill work including soil density, liner installation, and contractor oversight is beneficial.

Work Environment

The position requires working outdoors and involves extensive fieldwork. Work hours are typically 10-hour days from 7 am to 5 or 6 pm, with occasional Saturdays when the Geosynthetics Liner Crew is on site. Lodging and per diem are provided every day of the week while traveling for projects. The job involves 100% travel for the first few months for training, followed by local assignments mainly in Atlanta, GA, Carrolton, GA, and Milledgeville, GA. Training includes OSHA health and safety, first aid, and CPR, paid for by the firm. Professional and technical development opportunities are available. The position includes benefits such as a company vehicle, phone, laptop, gas card, as well as dental and vision coverage, PTO, sick time, and a 401k with a match.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $30.00/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 Milledgeville,GA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 22, 2025.

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.

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Job ID: 484396441
Originally Posted on: 7/8/2025

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