Environmental Engineer Technician

Job Title: Environmental Engineering Technician

Job Description

We are seeking to train an enthusiastic Environmental Engineering Technician who is eager to work on large agricultural and landfill projects. This role primarily involves monitoring landfill gas wells and performing environmental monitoring. The position requires extensive travel around the Midwest, with 90% of the workday spent outdoors. You will also assist in maintaining and servicing pumps on site. A company vehicle and per diem are provided during travel.

Responsibilities

• Monitor landfill gas wells and perform environmental monitoring.
• Conduct routine wellfield balancing and maintenance.
• Oversee routine blower/flare operations.
• Perform field sampling at various test locations including wells, probes, headers, blowers, flares, and pumps.
• Collect, evaluate, and interpret scientific data.
• Communicate observations and technical data verbally and in writing with supervisors and clients.
• Operate and maintain the condensate management system.
• Record and maintain daily field logs reporting data collected, field observations, actions taken, and recommended actions.
• Work independently after completing training.

Skills & Qualifications

• Associates or Bachelors degree in a science field is preferred but not required
• Mechanically inclined with the ability to lift and push 50lbs
• Comfortable working outdoors and traveling 80% of the year

Work Environment

The role requires meeting physical requirements for driving a pick-up truck, conducting walking inspections of improved and unimproved properties, and lifting and carrying equipment or mechanical components up to 50 lbs unassisted. Tasks include hand excavation/digging with shovels and picks, carrying and climbing ladders, operating and working from man lifts, using electric tools such as drills and saws, and using hand tools like screwdrivers, wrenches, and hammers. Work will be conducted under varying weather conditions. A per diem for meals ($55/day) is provided, and hotel accommodations are company-covered.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Overland Park, KS.

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $20.00/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 Overland Park,KS.

This position is anticipated to close on Mar 31, 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.

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