Civil Design Engineer - Land Development (Hybrid)

Actalent; Michigan; Hybrid; USD 44,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

Hybrid office model

Job summary

Actalent seeks a Civil Design Engineer to work on land development and site development projects across Michigan. You’ll design grading, drainage, utilities, and stormwater systems, produce construction drawings, and help obtain zoning and permitting approvals.

The role emphasizes collaboration with internal teams and external agencies, with a hybrid office setup in Michigan and a focus on delivering compliant, buildable civil design solutions.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3+ years of civil design experience using AutoCAD Civil 3D for land development and site development projects.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D for design plan production, including grading, drainage, utility design, and stormwater management systems.
• Demonstrated experience in civil site development and civil land development projects.
• Strong understanding of site planning, including site plans, zoning considerations, and site plan approval processes.
• Experience preparing construction documents, including drawings, layouts, and specifications for civil design projects.
• Knowledge of stormwater management design, drainage systems, and pipe network design.
• Ability to evaluate and apply zoning ordinances and land use requirements to civil site design.
• Background in civil engineering or closely related civil design disciplines.

Responsibilities

• Plan and develop site plans, including grading, drainage, zoning, and utility layouts for land and site development projects.
• Prepare detailed project drawings, engineering calculations, and technical specifications for civil design projects.
• Create schematic designs, layouts, drafting, and complete construction documents using AutoCAD Civil 3D.
• Evaluate land use and zoning requirements, including interpretation of zoning ordinances and preparation of materials for site plan approval.
• Prepare and submit permit applications, coordinate agency reviews, and obtain required approvals for development projects.
• Design stormwater management systems, including drainage, pipe networks, and related site infrastructure.
• Develop civil design production plans for land and site development, ensuring accuracy, constructability, and compliance with applicable standards.
• Coordinate civil site design elements for projects such as K-12 schools, commercial buildings, retail, and institutional facilities.
• Conduct site visits during the construction phase to observe work, verify conformance with design documents, and support field-related questions.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external stakeholders to ensure integrated, efficient, and compliant civil design solutions.

Skills

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Site Development

Grading & Drainage

Zoning & Permits

Civil Design

Construction Documents

Stormwater Management

Coordination

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering

EIT or PE license

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

Actalent seeks a Civil Design Engineer to work on land development and site development projects across Michigan. You’ll design grading, drainage, utilities, and stormwater systems, produce construction drawings, and help obtain zoning and permitting approvals.

The role emphasizes collaboration with internal teams and external agencies, with a hybrid office setup in Michigan and a focus on delivering compliant, buildable civil design solutions.