Civil Engineering Technician

Construction Inspector / Engineering TechnicianBuild Your Career on North Carolina's Largest Transportation Projects

Join a team that values hard work, invests in your development, and provides a clear path toward advanced certifications, increased responsibility, and long-term career growth. Whether you already hold NCDOT certifications or are looking for an employer willing to invest in your future, this is an opportunity to work on high-profile transportation projects that shape communities across North Carolina.

You'll work alongside experienced inspectors, project managers, and engineering professionals while gaining hands-on exposure to roadway construction, materials testing, quality assurance, and transportation infrastructure projects.

Why Experienced Inspectors Join Us

• Company vehicle provided

• Certification support and career development

• Opportunity to work on major NCDOT transportation projects

• Clear advancement path into Project Manager and leadership roles

• Stable, long-term workload with a growing company

• Team-oriented culture that values professional development

What You'll Do

• Perform construction inspections on roadway, highway, and transportation projects

• Monitor contractor work to ensure compliance with project plans and specifications

• Conduct asphalt, concrete, and density testing

• Complete daily reports, documentation, and project records

• Coordinate with contractors, engineers, and project stakeholders

• Observe construction activities and identify quality concerns

• Promote safety and quality standards on active job sites

• Travel to project locations throughout North Carolina as needed

What We're Looking For

• 1-3 years of construction inspection, materials testing, engineering technician, or related field experience

• Experience working on roadway, highway, civil, or transportation projects preferred

• Strong communication and documentation skills

• Valid driver's license with clean driving record

• Ability to work outdoors and remain active in field environments

• Desire to develop technical expertise and grow within the transportation industry

Preferred Qualifications

• NCDOT QMS Roadway Certification

• NCDOT Density Gauge Certification

• NCDOT Conventional Density Certification

• Asphalt, concrete, or earthwork inspection experience

• Construction Materials Testing (CMT) experience

• Familiarity with NCDOT standards and specifications

Build More Than Roads. Build a Career.

We're looking for motivated professionals who want more responsibility, more development, and more opportunity. If you're ready to join a company that invests in its people and provides a path to long-term success in transportation construction, we'd like to hear from you.

Keywords: Engineering Technician, Field Technician, Construction Inspector, CEI Inspector, Materials Testing Technician, Civil Engineering Technician, CMT Technician, Transportation Inspector, Quality Assurance Technician, Highway Construction Inspector

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Raleigh, NC.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $35.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

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 Raleigh,NC.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 5, 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 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

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 [email protected] for other accommodation options.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.