Civil Design Engineer

Actalent; Durham (NC); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

401(k) with matching contributions

Generous PTO

Paid holidays

Job summary

Actalent in Durham, NC is seeking a Civil Design Engineer to lead Land Development projects, mentor junior staff, and ensure quality from design through permitting. The role focuses on technical leadership, production of site plans, and critical reviews to meet schedule and budget targets.

The ideal candidate holds an ABET-accredited Civil Engineering degree, 7+ years of relevant experience, and an NC PE license. Proficiency in AutoCAD Civil3D and strong communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• ABET-accredited Civil Engineering degree required.
• Minimum 7 years as a project engineer or engineering intern.
• Valid NC Professional Engineer (PE) license.
• Proficient in AutoCAD Civil3D and Microsoft Office.
• Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee Land Development project design and lead junior staff.
• Quality assurance across projects and team deliverables.
• Assign personnel, manage tasks and schedules.
• Conduct technical reviews of project documents.
• Produce calculations and site/construction drawings and permitting packages.
• Prepare stormwater, drainage, erosion control reports.
• Assist Project Managers with project tasks.
• Analyze problems and develop new techniques and solutions.
• Ensure QA/QC processes and budget adherence.
• Communicate project scope, schedule, and budget to stakeholders.
• Lead meetings and collaborate with project teams.

Skills

ABET Civil Eng degree

7+ years experience

NC PE license

Detail-oriented

Time management

Communication skills

Problem solving

Independent with leadership

Education

ABET-accredited Civil Eng program

Tools

AutoCAD Civil3D

Microsoft Office

Bluebeam REVU

Job description

Job Title: Civil Design Engineer

Job Description

We are seeking a skilled Civil Design Engineer to lead and oversee Land Development projects, ensuring the highest quality standards are met. The ideal candidate will mentor junior staff, manage technical calculations and design drawings, and ensure projects are completed on time and within budget.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the design of Land Development projects and provide leadership to junior staff.
• Promote, establish, and assure quality on all projects and work performed by the team.
• Assign personnel to project teams and manage project tasks and schedules.
• Perform technical reviews of project documents and supervise junior staff.
• Manage the production of technical calculations, conceptual and detailed design drawings for site plan, construction drawing, and permitting packages.
• Research and prepare engineering reports for stormwater management, storm drainage, erosion control, and more.
• Prepare local, state, and federal permit applications to support the project.
• Assist Project Managers with project-related tasks.
• Analyze technical problems, develop new techniques, approaches, and alternative solutions.
• Ensure the QA/QC process is followed and maintain a focus on quality.
• Communicate effectively with project managers and technical staff to understand project scope, schedule, and budget.
• Participate in or lead team/project meetings.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as required or requested by management.
• Conform to all applicable federal, state, and local laws, regulations, and company policies.

Essential Skills

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering from an ABET accredited program.
• Minimum of 7 years of relevant experience as a project engineer or engineering intern.
• Valid NC Professional Engineering (PE) license.
• Highly detail-oriented with excellent organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong time management and analytical skills.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD Civil3D is required.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Word, Excel. Bluebeam REVU desired.
• Ability to work independently and manage/schedule a team.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Effective client relations and public speaking capabilities.
• Effective written communication skills.
• Focus on quality and ability to perform quality control reviews.
• Advocate for full inclusion in the workplace, fostering an environment that welcomes diversity and values equity.

Work Environment

The position is based in our Durham office, providing a professional and collaborative work environment. The company offers fully paid medical, dental, and vision coverage, a 401(K) with matching contributions, generous PTO, paid holidays, paid volunteer days, and team-building events. Enjoy a progressive work schedule with alternating 4-day work weeks.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Durham, NC.

Pay And Benefits

The pay range for this position is $80000.00 - $125000.00/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.

Workplace Type

This is a hybrid position in Durham,NC.

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.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:

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.

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Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):

We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.