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Actalent Assistant Field Engineer in Shawnee Mission, Kansas

Job Title: Assistant Field Engineer

Job Description

Established engineering firm with multiple offices across Kansas seeking to train an entry-level graduate who will assist with collecting and analyzing samples of soil, rock, and other earth materials to determine variations in different landscapes and evidence of pollution or climate change. Your job duties include gathering samples from the test sites, logging samples accurately, confirming drilling locations are accurate, coordinating with utility services, analyzing the data produced from environmental testing, and creating reports of your findings. Most of the work will be done locally in Overland Park, KS. You'll be working on a variety of projects ranging from the construction of small coffee shops, large commercial parking lots, logistic centers, sports fields, school additions, and highway expansions. You WILL be paid for overtime. 75% field work during the spring and summer months averaging 50-60 hour work weeks. Attention to detail is the HIGHEST priority.

Skills & Qualifications:

  • Bachelors in Civil Engineer or Geology

  • Sample collection

  • Data analysis

  • Logging samples

  • Coordinating with utility services

  • Report creation

  • Attention to detail

  • Team coordination

  • Time management

Work Site

This is a fully on-site position in Shawnee Mission, Kansas.

Work Environment

Field, office, and lab

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.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are 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

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 process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com (%20actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com) for other accommodation options.

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