Engineering Technician

Job Title: Engineering Technician

Job Description

This role involves hands-on work at project sites, supporting environmental assessments, remediation efforts, and regulatory compliance initiatives. The ideal candidate will have a strong technical background, field experience, and a passion for environmental engineering.

Responsibilities

• Conduct Phase I and Phase II Environmental Site Assessments (ESAs).
• Perform soil, groundwater, surface water, and air sampling in accordance with regulatory standards.
• Support remedial design and implementation for contaminated sites, including Brownfield redevelopment.
• Maintain accurate field logs, chain-of-custody documentation, and safety protocols.

Essential Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Engineering, Civil Engineering, Geology, or related field.
• 3 years of relevant field experience preferred.
• Strong technical writing and documentation skills.
• Proficiency in geology, construction, engineering, environmental science, and remediation.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• EIT or PE license is a plus.
• Familiarity with HTRW, radiological remediation, and landfill operations is desirable.
• Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to travel to project sites and work in varying field conditions.

Work Environment

This position involves a blend of 50% field work and 50% office duties. It requires travel to project sites, such as those in Rochester or Jamestown, as necessary. The work environment promotes collaboration with a multidisciplinary team of engineers and scientists, offering opportunities for professional growth and licensure support.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Buffalo, New York.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Buffalo, NY.

The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $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)

This is a fully onsite position in Buffalo,NY.

This position is anticipated to close on Apr 3, 2026.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

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

Actalent is an equal opportunity employer.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services. For more than 40 years, we’ve helped visionary companies advance their goals. Headquartered in the United States, our teams span 150 offices across North America, EMEA, and APAC—with four delivery centers in India led by 1,000 extraordinary employees who connect their passion with purpose every day.

Our Bangalore, Hyderabad, Pune, and Chennai delivery centers are hubs of engineering expertise, with core capabilities in mechanical and electrical engineering, systems and software, and manufacturing engineering. Our teams deliver work across multiple industries including transportation, consumer and industrial products, and life sciences. We serve more than 4,500 clients, including many Fortune 500 brands. Learn more about how we can work together at actalentservices.com.

Salary : $25 - $30