Civil Engineer

Civil Engineer

Job Description This Civil Engineer role focuses on land development projects across commercial, institutional, and residential sites. You will support the full project lifecycle by preparing conceptual site plans, roadway and utility designs, stormwater management solutions, and cost estimates. The position involves producing detailed drawings and documentation for permitting and construction, developing Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plans, and creating technical specifications, reports, and studies. You will collaborate closely with other professionals, communicate clearly in both written and oral formats, and consistently meet project schedules and deliverable requirements. Responsibilities

- Assist in the preparation of conceptual site planning for commercial, institutional, and residential developments.
- Support roadway and utility design, including layout, alignment, and coordination with overall site plans.
- Contribute to stormwater management design, including detention, retention, and conveyance systems.
- Participate in cost estimating for land development projects, ensuring accuracy and completeness.
- Prepare detailed drawings for permitting and construction, including utility design and drainage improvements.
- Develop project detailing to support construction documents and regulatory approvals.
- Create Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plans (SWPPP) and related supporting documentation.
- Draft technical specifications, engineering reports, and project studies to support design and permitting.
- Communicate effectively with team members and other professionals, both in writing and verbally.
- Coordinate with internal project teams to ensure alignment on design intent and project requirements.
- Adhere to project schedules and timelines, delivering high-quality work within required deadlines.
- Follow applicable standards, guidelines, and best practices in civil engineering and land development.
- Use Civil 3D and AutoCAD to produce accurate design drawings, grading plans, and site layouts.
- Apply grading, drainage, and site design principles to develop practical, constructible solutions.
- Collaborate with senior staff to incorporate feedback and continuously improve design quality.

Essential Skills

- Bachelors degree in Civil Engineering.
- Minimum of 2+ years of experience in civil engineering with a focus on land development and site design.
- Hands-on experience with grading, drainage, stormwater management, and site design/planning.
- Proficiency in Civil 3D for land development design and detailed drawing production.
- Proficiency in AutoCAD for utility design, drainage improvements, and site layout.
- Ability to prepare conceptual site plans, roadway and utility designs, and stormwater management solutions.
- Strong written and oral communication skills for collaboration with team members and other professionals.
- Ability to adhere to project schedules and manage deliverables effectively.
- Proficiency with MS Office for reports, studies, and project documentation.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

- Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification or Professional Engineer (PE) license.
- Proficiency in HydroCAD for stormwater modeling and design.
- Experience creating Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plans and related documentation.
- Ability to develop technical specifications, engineering reports, and studies.
- Interest in being mentored by senior staff and learning advanced civil engineering practices.
- Motivation to contribute to a growing firm and support a high-performance engineering culture.

Work Environment This role offers a hybrid work environment with one remote day per week, which you can choose based on your schedule. Typical work hours are approximately 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with flexible start and end times available to accommodate traffic and commute needs. You will work in a collaborative office setting within a growth-oriented firm that emphasizes professional development and mentorship from senior engineers. The environment supports learning, high-quality project delivery, and long-term career growth. The position includes competitive paid time off and benefits upon conversion to a permanent role.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of White Plains, NY.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $31.25 - $50.00/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 White Plains, NY.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Nov 11, 2026.
Workplace Type
This is a hybrid position in White Plains,NY. 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.

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sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected
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city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants
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