Civil Engineer

ACTalent; Fairfax (VA); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with 5% company match

PTO

Tuition assistance

Wellness reimbursements

Job summary

Actalent in the United States is seeking a Senior Civil Engineer/PM to lead site design on land development projects in Fairfax or Woodbridge, VA. The role requires strong Civil 3D and AutoCAD skills and the ability to guide project teams through all design phases.

You will develop water and sewer designs, manage documentation, and support junior staff. A hybrid schedule with some remote work is available, and benefits include 401(k) with match and tuition assistance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related discipline.
• 3–10+ years of land development design experience.
• EIT Certification and/or PE License preferred.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D.
• Experience on local Northern VA projects preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee development of site designs on land development projects.
• Develop design documents through all project phases.
• Create design efficiencies using Civil 3D.
• Oversee water and sanitary sewer and subdivision design.
• Prepare construction drawings with internal teams to meet schedules.
• Develop planning studies, design production, and permitting.
• Develop erosion and sediment control plans per state criteria.
• Perform quality assurance and QA on your work.
• Assist in training junior staff.

Skills

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Civil engineering design

Project leadership

Water and utility design

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

Job description

Job Title: Senior Civil Engineer

Job Description

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Civil Engineer/PM to join our dynamic team in Woodbridge, VA or Fairfax, VA. This role involves leading and overseeing the development of site designs on various land development projects, utilizing AutoCAD and Civil 3D software platforms. The ideal candidate will possess exceptional technical proficiency in civil engineering design and will support project staff in all aspects of project execution.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee the development of site designs on various land development projects using AutoCAD and Civil 3D software platforms.
• Lead the development of design and technical documents through all phases of projects.
• Develop design efficiencies using Civil 3D software.
• Oversee and lead the design efforts for water and sanitary sewer design and subdivision plans.
• Develop construction drawings and work with internal production staff to meet deadlines for site development projects including site layout, grading, geometry, utilities, and storm drainage for commercial, institutional, infrastructure, and transportation projects.
• Develop planning studies, preliminary and final design plan production, and project permitting.
• Develop erosion and sediment control plans and design E&S control measures in accordance with state criteria.
• Perform quality assurance and quality control on own work.
• Assist in the training and development of junior staff members.

Essential Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related discipline is preferred.
• 3-10+ years of experience within land development design projects (stormwater management, site grading, erosion & sediment control, etc.).
• EIT Certification and/or PE License is preferred.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D.
• Experience working on local projects in Northern VA (DMV) is preferred.

Work Environment

The work environment is an open office with a collaborative and family-oriented culture. After the initial 30-90 days, there is a hybrid schedule option allowing for remote work 2-3 days per week, with flexibility to choose which days. Every third week of the month is a 'core week' requiring in-office presence for all five days. The company offers monthly training opportunities, a low turnover rate of 3-4%, and bonuses based on individual, team, and overall company performance. Benefits include a 401(k) with a 5% company match, PTO, tuition assistance, and wellness reimbursements.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Fairfax, VA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $80000.00 - $150000.00/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.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD\&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Fairfax, VA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 23, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a hybrid position in Fairfax,VA.

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.

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