Civil Engineer

Actalent; King of Prussia (PA); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Actalent in King of Prussia, PA is seeking a Civil Project Engineer Land Development to lead planning, design, and construction of site development projects for retail and commercial clients. Hybrid work model and strong emphasis on delivering on time and within budget.

You will coordinate with clients, review agencies, and sub-consultants, produce AutoCAD Civil 3D designs, grading, roadways, and stormwater calculations, and manage budgets and schedules across multiple projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering is required.
• PE license is required for the project engineering role.
• Minimum 5 years of site development design experience.
• EIT certification is beneficial for career progression.

Responsibilities

• Prepare construction plans, feasibility reports, and cost estimates.
• Coordinate with review agencies, clients, and sub-consultants for permits.
• Develop grading plans, roadways, and alignments using AutoCAD Civil 3D.
• Perform detailed engineering calculations for stormwater, drainage, and utilities.
• Collaborate with drafters, designers, and staff to meet schedules and budgets.
• Prepare site development plans for residential, commercial, industrial, and mixed-use sites.
• Manage project documentation, contracts, and billing reports.
• Support client management activities and maintain relationships throughout the project lifecycle.

Skills

Project management

Client interaction

Communication skills

Team coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

PE license

Engineerin g Training (EIT)

Tools

AutoCAD

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Job description

Job Title: Civil Project Engineer Land Development

Job Description

The Civil Project Engineer Land Development manages the planning, design, and construction of a wide range of civil engineering projects, delivering work on time, within budget, and to established quality standards. This role oversees project activities, coordinates resources, guides team members, and fosters collaboration across the organization to support successful project outcomes and continued growth. Primary project work focuses on retail and private land development for well-known brands in sectors such as quick-service restaurants, coffee shops, retail banking, big-box retail, and gas/convenience sites, within a hybrid work model.

Responsibilities

• Prepare comprehensive construction plans, feasibility reports, cost estimates, drainage reports, and other project documents with minimal supervision.
• Coordinate with review agencies, clients, and sub-consultants to support permit applications and approvals.
• Develop grading plans, profiles, roadway designs, and detailed drawings using AutoCAD and AutoCAD Civil 3D, including grading tools and corridor creation.
• Research and interpret regulatory requirements, local codes, and design standards to ensure compliant and efficient project designs.
• Perform detailed and complex engineering calculations for stormwater facilities, utility systems, and roadway improvements.
• Collaborate closely with drafters, designers, and administrative staff to complete projects on schedule and within established budgets.
• Prepare site development plans for a variety of projects, including small and large residential, commercial, industrial, multi-use complexes, master-planned communities, and business parks.
• Update and manage spreadsheets, task lists, memos, and other materials related to internal programs and project tracking.
• Support internal project administration by setting up new project numbers, organizing billing reports, preparing and tracking contracts, and following up on outstanding invoices.
• Participate in project meetings to review updates, receive assignments, and document meeting notes as needed.
• Interact with clients, support client management activities, and help maintain strong client relationships throughout the project lifecycle.
• Perform other related duties as assigned to support successful delivery of civil engineering and land development projects.

Essential Skills

• Bachelors degree in Civil Engineering from a four-year college or university.
• At least 5 years of civil engineering experience within an engineering or construction firm focused on land development or site development.
• Minimum 5 years of site development design experience, including site planning and site layout.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license required for the project engineering role.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and AutoCAD Civil 3D, including grading tools and creation of alignments, profiles, corridors, and surfaces.
• Strong background in civil engineering design, including stormwater management, drainage, grading, and roadway design.
• Demonstrated experience in project management within civil engineering or land development contexts.
• Proven track record of client interaction and client management to some degree.
• Ability to perform detailed engineering calculations for stormwater, utilities, and roadway improvements.
• Ability to coordinate effectively with review agencies, clients, and sub-consultants for permitting processes.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with land development projects for retail, banking, and gas/convenience facilities.
• Familiarity with site development for residential, commercial, industrial, multi-use complexes, master-planned communities, and business parks.
• Knowledge of wastewater systems and related civil infrastructure design.
• Experience using AutoCAD Civil 3D for civil design, site plans, and site grading.
• Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification is beneficial for career progression.
• Strong organizational skills for managing spreadsheets, task lists, memos, contracts, and billing reports.
• Ability to work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams, including designers, drafters, and administrative staff.
• Effective communication skills for participating in meetings, documenting notes, and supporting project administration.
• Interest in contributing to a fast-growing, innovation-driven architecture, engineering, and construction environment.
• Motivation to support integrated project delivery, speed to market, cost certainty, and compelling design solutions.

Work Environment

The role is part of a rapidly growing, nationwide architecture, engineering, and construction organization with approximately 650 employees as of 2025 and 23 offices across North America. The company has a strong hybrid and remote mindset, with around 150 fully remote employees and plans to grow to about 1,000 employees over the next four years. Civil Project Engineers collaborate with cross-functional teams and leverage modern design tools such as AutoCAD and AutoCAD Civil 3D to deliver integrated, high-quality solutions for notable brands in retail, banking, and other markets. Work hours align with typical professional office schedules, with flexibility supported through hybrid arrangements. The culture emphasizes innovation, speed to market, cost certainty, and seamless continuity across projects, providing opportunities to work on impactful programs that improve everyday life in multiple communities.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of King of Prussia, PA.

Pay And Benefits

The pay range for this position is $75000.00 - $130000.00/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 12, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a hybrid position in King of Prussia,PA.

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.

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