Civil Engineer

Job Title: Civil Engineer Job Description
We are seeking a highly skilled Civil Engineer to lead the technical delivery of civil site and development projects. This role involves developing and reviewing comprehensive project documents to ensure conformity and quality assurance. The engineer will stay informed about updates to standards, regulations, and best practices while analyzing complex engineering projects to determine design requirements, uncertainties, and constraints. Additionally, the role includes preparing scopes, budgets, and schedules for assignments and coordinating the design team's work through various project phases.
Responsibilities
- Develop and review complete project documents for quality assurance.
- Stay informed of updates to standards, regulations, and best practices.
- Analyze complex engineering projects to determine design requirements.
- Prepare scopes, budgets, and schedules for assignments.
- Coordinate the work of the design team through project phases.
- Establish meetings and participate in reviews for code compliance.
- Coordinate workload to ensure on-schedule deliverables.
- Conduct work sessions at project sites with project managers and other disciplines.
- Review project documents for conflicts with other disciplines.
- Write and edit project specifications.
- Lead affected disciplines with addenda, RFIs, and change orders.
- Provide construction contract administration as needed.
- Conduct QA/QC on the work of other engineers, project coordinators, or designers.
Essential Skills
- Degree in Civil Engineering.
- EIT or PE certification.
- Proficiency in Civil 3D.
- Experience in civil site and land development.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
- Experience in power and industrial projects.
- Knowledge of hydraulic systems, water resource engineering, and structural design.
- Familiarity with stormwater and flood modeling software, grading, drainage, and civil design.
Work Environment
The position offers a flexible work environment with a hybrid schedule available after the initial months in the role. The candidate is encouraged to have more face time in the office to integrate with the team and learn company specifics. The first project portfolio includes power projects, and the role can be based in any office in Kentucky, preferably Lexington or Louisville. Minimal travel to project sites is required, with travel limited to Kentucky and less than 15% of the time. The engineering office in Lexington, Kentucky hosts approximately 100 engineers across various disciplines. The position includes a flexible schedule, standard PTO of one week, six paid holidays, and an opportunity to leverage additional PTO if needed.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Louisville, KY.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $41.00 - $70.00/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)
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Louisville, KY.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Nov 11, 2026.
Workplace Type
This is a hybrid position in Louisville,KY. About Actalent

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