Civil Design Engineer

Actalent; Delaware (OH); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision care

Job summary

Actalent in Delaware, OH is seeking a Civil Design Engineer to lead technical project delivery for infrastructure, with emphasis on stormwater management, roadway design, and site development. You will mentor staff and coordinate public and private sector projects while ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.

The role involves directing utility design, ADA/safety standards, and the full lifecycle from feasibility to construction, with hybrid work options in Ohio.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of site civil and/or infrastructure design, utility coordination, and multi-disciplinary project management.
• Proficient in AutoCAD Civil 3D and related design tools.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the design and planning of large-scale infrastructure projects, including multi-use asphalt trails, roadway crossings, and site developments.
• Lead Stormwater Management & BMP Design efforts, including stream hydraulic evaluations and flood studies.
• Direct Utility Design and coordination for water, sanitary, and storm systems to ensure seamless integration with existing site infrastructure.
• Set standards for ADA Accessibility and safety across all transportation and recreational facility projects.
• Manage the full project lifecycle, from due diligence and project feasibility to construction phase services.
• Provide high-level technical review of Erosion & Sedimentation Control plans and NPDES permitting documentation.
• Direct the preparation of detailed design documents, ensuring compliance with agencies such as ODOT, FEMA, ODNR, and county engineer offices.
• Facilitate asset and information management to improve firm efficiency and long‑term project performance.
• Lead multidisciplinary project teams, applying practical approaches to solving complex engineering and drainage challenges.
• Assist in pursuing project funding by developing grant applications, such as the Clean Ohio Trails Fund.
• Coordinate with stakeholders, including municipal leadership, state agencies, and joint‑venture partners, to enhance community‑wide connectivity.

Skills

Site civil/infrastructure design & PM

Advanced CAD skills

Education

Degree in civil engineering

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Job description

Job Title: Civil Design Engineer

Job Description

The Civil Design Engineer plays a crucial leadership role in technical project delivery and infrastructure planning. With an emphasis on stormwater management, roadway design, and site development, this position ensures our multidisciplinary projects uphold technical excellence and adhere to regulatory compliance. The engineer serves as a mentor to the technical staff and coordinates complex public and private sector projects.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the design and planning of large-scale infrastructure projects, including multi-use asphalt trails, roadway crossings, and site developments.
• Lead the firm's Stormwater Management & BMP Design efforts, including stream hydraulic evaluations and flood studies.
• Direct Utility Design and coordination for water, sanitary, and storm systems to ensure seamless integration with existing site infrastructure.
• Set standards for ADA Accessibility and safety across all transportation and recreational facility projects.
• Manage the full project lifecycle, from due diligence and project feasibility to construction phase services.
• Provide high-level technical review of Erosion & Sedimentation Control plans and NPDES Permitting documentation.
• Direct the preparation of detailed design documents, ensuring compliance with agencies such as ODOT, FEMA, ODNR, and county engineer offices.
• Facilitate asset and information management to improve firm efficiency and long‑term project performance.
• Lead multidisciplinary project teams, applying practical approaches to solving complex engineering and drainage challenges.
• Assist in pursuing project funding by developing grant applications, such as the Clean Ohio Trails Fund.
• Coordinate with stakeholders, including municipal leadership, state agencies, and joint‑venture partners, to enhance community‑wide connectivity.

Essential Skills

• Advanced proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D
• 10+ years of experience in site civil and/or infrastructure design, utility coordination, and multi-disciplinary project management

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Degree in civil engineering is preferred
• Professional Engineer (PE) licensure or ability to obtain is preferred but not required

Work Environment

The position is 100% remote, with occasional client meetings and internal meetings in-person. Candidates must be based in Ohio. The firm is newly established (2024) and offers the opportunity to join at the ground floor of its growth, with plans to establish a brick & mortar location within the next few years.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Delaware, OH.

Pay And Benefits

The pay range for this position is $80000.00 - $120000.00/yr.

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.

Full benefits available Health, Dental, Vision

Workplace Type

This is a hybrid position in Delaware,OH.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 11, 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 without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email [e-mail] for other accommodation options.

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Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:

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Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):

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