Civil Engineer

Actalent; Ellicott City (MD); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Actalent in Ellicott City, MD, is seeking a Civil Engineer with 3-5 years of experience for on-site work on grading, drainage, and site development projects.

You will design water, sewer, and storm drain systems, prepare grading plans, and collaborate with clients during design reviews while supporting permit processing. Hybrid potential may emerge as you settle into responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or related field.
• 3-5 years of experience in civil engineering.
• Proficiency in Civil 3D and AutoCAD.
• Experience in land development or stormwater management design.

Responsibilities

• Develop grading, erosion, and sediment control plans.
• Design water, sewer, and storm drain systems.
• Create commercial and industrial site plans for various developments.
• Interface with clients for design review.
• Assist in permit processing.

Skills

Client interaction

Team collaboration

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in civil engineering

Tools

Civil 3D

AutoCAD

Job description

Job Title

Civil Engineer

Job Description

Join a dynamic team as a Civil Engineer with 3-5 years of experience. This role involves creating grading, erosion/sediment control plans, and designing water/sewer and storm drain systems. You will work on commercial and industrial site plans for residential subdivisions, K-12, and commercial/industrial developments. There is potential for client interface during design review and permit processing.

Responsibilities

• Develop grading, erosion, and sediment control plans.
• Design water, sewer, and storm drain systems.
• Create commercial and industrial site plans for various developments.
• Interface with clients for design review.
• Assist in permit processing.

Essential Skills

• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or related field.
• 3-5 years of experience in civil engineering.
• Proficiency in Civil 3D and AutoCAD.
• Experience in land development or stormwater management design.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Permitting experience in the local or surrounding counties is a plus.
• EIT certification is heavily preferred but not required.

Work Environment

This is a fully on-site position with potential for hybrid flexibility once the candidate is well-acquainted with their responsibilities. The work hours are from 8 AM to 5 PM, including an hour for lunch. The firm is a small, collaborative team of 20-25 people, established in 1978, offering a unique opportunity for individualized mentorship and professional growth. The firm is expanding its scope into surrounding counties and West Virginia, supported by a healthy backlog of work.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Ellicott City, MD.

Pay And Benefits

The pay range for this position is $75000.00 - $95000.00/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.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 9, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Ellicott City,MD.

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

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

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.