Civil 3d Designer

Actalent; United States; Hybrid; USD 41,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Short and long-term disability

Health Spending Account (HSA)

Transportation benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Time Off/Leave

Job summary

Actalent is seeking a Civil 3D Designer / Civil Drafter to support civil site development and stormwater projects, including permitting for retail petroleum facilities, gas stations, marinas, and tank installations. You will produce detailed construction documents, grading and drainage plans, and contribute to stormwater modeling per experience level.

Hybrid position based in Deerfield Beach, FL with a contract-to-hire path.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years experience in civil site development or drafting.
• Advanced proficiency with AutoCAD and Civil 3D for drafting and design.
• Experience with grading and drainage design and plans.
• Knowledge of stormwater modeling tools ICPR, POND, HydroCAD, or equivalents.
• Ability to translate survey data and calculations into accurate drawings.

Responsibilities

• Develop detailed civil site plans and construction documents using AutoCAD and Civil 3D.
• Create accurate grading and drainage designs for diverse projects.
• Support stormwater design and modeling with ICPR, POND, HydroCAD, or similar tools.
• Interpret survey data and calculations to produce precise civil drawings.
• Prepare CAD documents for land development and civil engineering design.
• Coordinate site design elements for retail petroleum facilities and tanks.
• Assist with design and permitting documentation ensuring standards compliance.
• Collaborate with engineers, drafters, permitting staff, and others to deliver packages.
• Review drawings for accuracy, clarity, and constructability.

Skills

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

Grading & drainage

Stormwater modeling

Survey data interpretation

Site design principles

Detail-oriented

Project coordination

Time management

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

ICPR

POND

HydroCAD

Job description

Job Title: Civil 3D Designer / Civil Drafter

Job Description

This role focuses on civil site development and stormwater management projects, supporting the full design and permitting process for civil and building projects related to retail petroleum facilities, gas stations, marina fueling, and above-ground and below-ground petroleum tanks. You will develop detailed construction documents, including grading and drainage design, and, depending on your experience, contribute to stormwater modeling using industry-standard software.

Responsibilities

• Develop detailed civil site development plans and construction documents using AutoCAD and Civil 3D.
• Create accurate grading and drainage designs for a variety of civil and building projects.
• Support stormwater management design and modeling using software such as ICPR, POND, HydroCAD, or similar tools, depending on experience.
• Interpret survey data and engineering calculations to produce precise civil drawings and site layouts.
• Prepare civil drafting and CAD documents for land development and civil engineering design projects.
• Coordinate civil site design elements for retail petroleum facilities, gas stations, marina fueling locations, and above-ground and below-ground petroleum tank installations.
• Assist with the design and permitting documentation for civil and building projects, ensuring compliance with applicable standards and regulations.
• Collaborate with engineers, architectural drafters, permitting staff, and other team members to deliver complete and accurate project packages.
• Review drawings and designs for accuracy, clarity, and constructability, maintaining a high level of attention to detail.

Essential Skills

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in civil site development or civil/site drafting.
• Advanced proficiency in AutoCAD and Civil 3D for civil drafting and design.
• Experience in grading and drainage design, including preparation of grading and drainage plans.
• Working knowledge of stormwater modeling software such as ICPR, POND, HydroCAD, or similar tools.
• Ability to interpret survey data and engineering calculations and translate them into accurate civil drawings.
• Solid understanding of land development and civil engineering design principles.
• Demonstrated ability to produce civil CAD drawings for site design and civil drafting projects.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing high-quality, accurate work.
• Ability to manage workload effectively and meet project deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Deerfield Beach, FL.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $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 jobclassification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may besubject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefitsavailable 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 hybrid position in Deerfield Beach,FL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 25, 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 withoutregard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability,sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protectedby law.

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