Civil Engineer

Actalent; New York (NY); On-site; USD 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

401(k) Matching

Professional Development

Flexible Work Hours

Job summary

Actalent is seeking a Civil Engineer in Brooklyn, NY to perform civil design tasks with focus on roadway geometrics, grading, and drainage. You will prepare plans and documents using AutoCAD and work closely with project managers and senior engineers to develop designs.

The role supports private development and municipal infrastructure, offering a 100% onsite, design-focused environment with mentorship and opportunities across public and private sector projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering required.
• At least 1 year of civil design experience required.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and Civil 3D preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform civil design tasks for roadway geometrics, grading, and drainage systems.
• Prepare plans, drawings, and technical documents using AutoCAD.
• Collaborate with project managers and senior engineers on design development.
• Assist with site design, utility layouts, and stormwater management plans.
• Coordinate with clients, municipalities, and permitting agencies as needed.
• Support both private development and municipal infrastructure projects.

Skills

AutoCAD

Civil design

Roadway design

EIT certification

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

Civil 3D

Job description

Job Description

We are seeking a talented Civil Engineer to perform civil design tasks, focusing on roadway geometrics, grading, and drainage systems. This role involves preparing plans, drawings, and technical documents using AutoCAD, and collaborating closely with project managers and senior engineers to develop designs. You will assist in site design, utility layouts, and stormwater management plans, and coordinate with clients, municipalities, and permitting agencies as needed. The position supports both private development and municipal infrastructure projects, offering a dynamic and collaborative work environment.

Job Title: Civil Engineer

We are seeking a talented Civil Engineer to perform civil design tasks, focusing on roadway geometrics, grading, and drainage systems. This role involves preparing plans, drawings, and technical documents using AutoCAD, and collaborating closely with project managers and senior engineers to develop designs. You will assist in site design, utility layouts, and stormwater management plans, and coordinate with clients, municipalities, and permitting agencies as needed. The position supports both private development and municipal infrastructure projects, offering a dynamic and collaborative work environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform civil design tasks for roadway geometrics, grading, and drainage systems.
• Prepare plans, drawings, and technical documents using AutoCAD.
• Collaborate with project managers and senior engineers on design development.
• Assist with site design, utility layouts, and stormwater management plans.
• Coordinate with clients, municipalities, and permitting agencies as needed.
• Support both private development and municipal infrastructure projects.

Essential Skills

• Proficiency in AutoCAD.
• Experience in civil design, particularly in site development, drainage, and grading.
• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering.
• At least 1 year of experience in Civil Design.
• Understanding of roadway design, grading, and drainage fundamentals.
• EIT certification.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Civil 3D knowledge is advantageous but not required and can be taught.
• Ability to learn additional certifications.

Work Environment

The office is located in Industry City, Brooklyn, and offers a 100% design-focused role. The work schedule is from 9 AM to 5 PM. This position provides ample growth opportunities, enabling you to gain exposure to public and private sector projects and work on meaningful, city-shaping initiatives. The organization is a certified Women’s Business Enterprise (WBE) and Small Business Enterprise (SBE), fostering an inclusive, diversity-driven environment. The culture emphasizes collaboration, client focus, and technical excellence, providing a supportive setting where contributions are valued.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Brooklyn, NY.

Pay And Benefits

The pay range for this position is $75000.00 - $100000.00/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.

Health & Wellness
Medical insurance with employer contribution
Optional dental and vision coverage
Pre‑tax health savings or flexible spending options
Paid Time Off
Paid vacation days
Paid sick leave
Paid company holidays
Flexible personal days
Retirement & Financial Benefits
401(k) retirement plan (with employer match, if applicable)
Professional liability coverage provided
Reimbursement for professional memberships (ASCE, etc.)
Professional Development
EIT/PE exam fee reimbursement
Continuing education assistance
Support for technical training, certifications, and seminars
Work Environment & Culture
Small, collaborative team environment
Direct mentorship from senior engineers and leadership
Exposure to both private and public‑sector projects
Growth opportunities due to firm size and diversified workload
Additional Perks
Flexible work hours depending on project needs
Opportunities for field experience and site visits
Career advancement pathways as the firm continues to grow

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Brooklyn,NY.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 6, 2026.

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.

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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.