Civil Design Engineer

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

Job summary

Actalent in Raleigh, NC, is seeking an Assistant Project Manager - Civil Design to support a growing portfolio of site civil projects. You will work on land development, coordinate with engineers and designers, and help manage scopes, budgets, and schedules in a hybrid office setting.

This role emphasizes mentorship, career development, and collaboration with local leadership. You will gain exposure to brand-name clients, contribute to planning and zoning presentations, and grow technical site

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related field required
• PE license preferred
• Strong communication skills and ability to learn quickly
• Hybrid work with in-office and remote days
• Experience in site civil design is a plus

Responsibilities

• Gain exposure to a diverse portfolio of clients and foster relationships
• Receive training in financial management aspects of project production, including contract writing, proposal preparation, and budget management
• Develop presentation skills for local planning and zoning boards
• Enhance technical site design knowledge and hands-on plan preparation experience to mentor and develop a team of design professionals
• Manage the project lifecycle from initial scoping through project closeout

Skills

Land development

Civil engineering

Site development

Project management

Stormwater management

Erosion control

Residential and commercial project exp

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related field

Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Job description

Job Title: Assistant Project Manager - Civil Design

Join our dynamic team in Raleigh as an Assistant Project Manager, where we empower the ambitious to become accomplished. By connecting with like-minded professionals, you will foster meaningful relationships and experience a supportive and flexible work environment. This role provides exposure to a vast portfolio of recognizable brand name clients, offering an unrivaled consulting and employment experience.

Job Title: Assistant Project Manager - Civil Design

Join our dynamic team in Raleigh as an Assistant Project Manager, where we empower the ambitious to become accomplished. By connecting with like-minded professionals, you will foster meaningful relationships and experience a supportive and flexible work environment. This role provides exposure to a vast portfolio of recognizable brand name clients, offering an unrivaled consulting and employment experience.

Responsibilities

• Gain exposure to a diverse portfolio of clients and foster relationships.
• Receive training in financial management aspects of project production, including contract writing, proposal preparation, and budget management.
• Develop presentation skills for local planning and zoning boards.
• Enhance technical site design knowledge and hands-on plan preparation experience to mentor and develop a team of design professionals.
• Manage the project lifecycle from initial scoping through project closeout.

Essential Skills

• Land development
• AutoCAD Civil 3D
• Civil engineering
• Site development
• Project management
• Stormwater management
• Erosion control
• Residential and commercial project experience

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Ability to learn quickly
• Strong communication skills
• Solid work ethic
• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related field
• Professional Engineering (PE) license preferred
• Experience in site civil design
• Practical experience with civil engineering technology

Work Environment

This role is based in our Raleigh office, with a hybrid work schedule of 3-4 days in the office and 1-2 days working from home. We offer a supportive environment that emphasizes career development, mentorship, and a healthy work-life balance. Enjoy open communication with leadership and local office management, as well as team‑building activities and a collaborative atmosphere.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Raleigh, 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.

Will work out of the Raleigh office and be in office 3-4 days a week, with the flexibility to work from home 1-2 days. We offer a supportive and flexible work environment that empowers employees to stay healthy, fulfill their passions, and balance work and life goals. The opportunity to take ownership of your career with a focus on career development and mentorship is provided. We have a Learning & Development department that facilitates ongoing soft and technical skills training, including leadership training. There is open and transparent communication with leadership as well as local office management. Team building activities/events and a collaborative work environment are also part of our culture.

Workplace Type

This is a hybrid position in Raleigh,NC.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 31, 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.

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.

Massachusetts Lie Detector

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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.