Civil Engineer

Actalent, Inc.; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 48,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Disability insurance

HSA benefits

Transportation benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Paid time off

Job summary

Actalent, Inc. seeks a Civil Engineer in Milwaukee, WI, with a strong background in water resources, stormwater, and site design. You will plan, design, and oversee construction and maintenance of infrastructure and public space projects.

The position emphasizes stormwater modeling, grading, and drainage design with onsite work. A PE license in WI or IL is preferred, and you may train junior engineers as part of the team.

Qualifications

• BS in Civil Engineering required and PE license preferred.
• 3–5 years in Water Resources/Drainage Engineering.
• Proficiency with stormwater, drainage design and grading plans.

Responsibilities

• Analyze reports, maps, and data for soil, terrain, hydrology.
• Prepare reports, plans, schedules and environmental studies.
• Conduct stormwater and drainage design with permitting.
• Visit sites to inspect construction and enforce designs.
• Use hydraulic/hydrology models to evaluate impacts.
• Design grading plans, detention sizing, and road drainage.
• Train and mentor junior engineers.

Skills

Stormwater

Civil 3D

Grading

Civil Engineering

Stormwater Engineering

Hydraulic Modeling

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Water Resources

Water & Wastewater

Environmental Compliance

Water Treatment

Hydraulics & Hydrology

Junior Engineer Training

Education

BS in Civil Engineering

PE license (WI or IL)

Tools

Civil 3D SSA

Hydraulic Modeling Software

Job description

We are seeking a dedicated Civil Engineer to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in water resources, stormwater management, and civil site design. This role offers the opportunity to work on local projects that positively impact surrounding communities, with a focus on municipal and public space projects. You will be responsible for planning, designing, and overseeing construction and maintenance of building structures and infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• Analyze reports, maps, drawings, blueprints, tests, and aerial photographs to gather data on soil composition, terrain, hydrological characteristics, and other topographical and geologic information.
• Prepare or direct the preparation and modification of reports, specifications, plans, construction schedules, environmental impact studies, and designs for projects.
• Conduct stormwater management, drainage design, hydrologic, hydraulic, and water quality modeling, and environmental permitting for various infrastructure projects including roads, railroads, airports, bridges, harbors, channels, dams, irrigation systems, pipelines, and power plants.
• Perform occasional site visits to inspect construction sites, monitor progress, and ensure conformance to engineering plans, specifications, and safety standards.
• Utilize hydraulics and hydrology modeling software to analyze and evaluate the impacts of project improvements.
• Design, analyze, and review grading plans, tributary areas, flow calculations, detention pond sizing, release rates, storm sewer and culvert capacities, and other civil site design elements.
• Train and develop junior engineers.

Essential Skills

• Proficiency in Stormwater, Civil 3D, Grading, Civil Engineering, Stormwater Engineering
• Experience with Hydraulic Modeling
• Knowledge of Autocad Civil 3D
• Understanding of Water Resources, Water & Wastewater
• Experience in Environmental Compliance and Environmental Engineering
• Proficient in Drainage Design and Water Treatment
• Strong understanding of Hydraulics and Hydrology
• BS in Civil Engineering
• 3-5 years of experience in Water Resource/Drainage Engineering
• Experience with water main, sanitary, storm sewer design work, grading plans, and roadway design
• Ability to train and develop junior engineers
• Professional Engineer (PE) license in Illinois or Wisconsin
• Certified Floodplain Manager (CFM) preferred
• Familiarity with IDNR, US ACOE, FEMA, IDOT, WIS DOT, and local & county permitting requirements for stormwater and drainage projects
• Proficiency in Civil 3D SSA for storm sewer and hydraulic modeling
• Experience with subdivision and site drainage design and review

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Milwaukee, WI.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $35.00 - $53.00/hr.

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)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Milwaukee,WI.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Mar 21, 2025.