Civil Engineer

Actalent; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K matching with immediate vesting

PE licensure support

Health, dental, vision

Hybrid schedule

Job summary

Actalent is seeking a Design Engineer in New York to support waterfront and municipal drainage, stormwater and sewer projects. The role emphasizes planning, modeling, and environmental permitting in coastal NYC areas, suitable for an Engineer-in-Training or a licensed PE with NYC DEP experience.

The position offers a hybrid schedule (3 days in-office, 2 days remote) and a pathway to licensure support, with a growing portfolio and collaboration across disciplines.

Qualifications

• 5–8 years of experience in water resources, drainage, sewer, and water infrastructure.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D, Hydrocad, and Stormcad.
• Experience with NYC DEP-focused infrastructure projects, SWPPP, and broad permitting.
• PE license or ability to obtain licensure.

Responsibilities

• Design and prepare plans for storm drainage, sanitary sewer, and combined sewer infrastructure projects.
• Perform hydrologic and hydraulic (H&H) analyses and modeling for drainage and stormwater management systems.
• Develop drainage reports, calculations, and technical design documentation.
• Support waterfront and coastal infrastructure projects involving drainage conveyance, outfalls, and resiliency considerations.
• Coordinate and assist with permitting efforts involving local, state, and federal agencies.
• Evaluate site constraints related to wetlands, coastal zones, floodplains, and environmentally sensitive areas.
• Collaborate with project managers, environmental scientists, surveyors, and permitting specialists throughout project delivery.
• Prepare engineering studies, construction documents, specifications, and cost estimates.
• Coordinate with clients, regulatory agencies, and multidisciplinary project teams.

Skills

Water resources

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Hydraulic modeling

Drainage design

Permitting coordination

NYC DEP projects

SWPPP

Green infrastructure

Project management

EPA SWMM

Education

PE license

Tools

Hydrocad

Stormcad

EPA SWMM

Job description

Job Description

We are seeking a Design Engineer with expertise in drainage, stormwater, and sewer infrastructure design. The successful candidate will support a growing portfolio of waterfront and municipal projects throughout NYC. This role is pivotal in planning, modeling, and designing storm drainage and sanitary sewer systems while aiding in permitting efforts and regulatory coordination for projects in environmentally sensitive and coastal areas. This position is ideal for an Engineer-in-Training (EIT) actively pursuing Professional Engineer (PE) licensure or an experienced PE familiar with NYC DEP-focused infrastructure projects.

Job Description

We are seeking a Design Engineer with expertise in drainage, stormwater, and sewer infrastructure design. The successful candidate will support a growing portfolio of waterfront and municipal projects throughout NYC. This role is pivotal in planning, modeling, and designing storm drainage and sanitary sewer systems while aiding in permitting efforts and regulatory coordination for projects in environmentally sensitive and coastal areas. This position is ideal for an Engineer-in-Training (EIT) actively pursuing Professional Engineer (PE) licensure or an experienced PE familiar with NYC DEP-focused infrastructure projects.

Responsibilities

• Design and prepare plans for storm drainage, sanitary sewer, and combined sewer infrastructure projects.
• Perform hydrologic and hydraulic (H&H) analyses and modeling for drainage and stormwater management systems.
• Develop drainage reports, calculations, and technical design documentation.
• Support waterfront and coastal infrastructure projects involving drainage conveyance, outfalls, and resiliency considerations.
• Coordinate and assist with permitting efforts involving local, state, and federal agencies.
• Evaluate site constraints related to wetlands, coastal zones, floodplains, and environmentally sensitive areas.
• Collaborate with project managers, environmental scientists, surveyors, and permitting specialists throughout project delivery.
• Prepare engineering studies, construction documents, specifications, and cost estimates.
• Coordinate with clients, regulatory agencies, and multidisciplinary project teams.

Essential Skills

• 5-8 years of experience in water resources, drainage, sewer, and water infrastructure.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD/Civil 3D, Hydrocad, and Stormcad.
• Experience with drainage design, sewage design, waterfront, and permitting.
• Ability to write drainage reports, modeling summaries, and feasibility studies.
• Experience with NYC DEP-focused infrastructure projects, SWPPP, combined sewer overflow mitigation, EPA SWMM, green infrastructure, and project management.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Professional Engineer (PE) license or ability to obtain licensure.
• Experience with waterfront infrastructure, outfall design, coastal resiliency, or shoreline projects.
• Experience coordinating with agencies such as NYC DEP, NYSDEC, USACE, and local municipalities.

Work Environment

• Enjoy a supportive work culture with study groups preparing for licensure.
• Benefit from a hybrid schedule, with 3 days in-office and 2 days remote, offering flexibility with start and end times.
• Join a growing office and team, participating in social and industry events.
• A comprehensive benefits package is offered, including 401K matching with immediate vesting and PE licensure support.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of New York, NY.

Pay And Benefits

The pay range for this position is $90000.00 - $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.

Full benefits package including health, dental, vision, 401k and more

Workplace Type

This is a hybrid position in New York,NY.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 4, 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.

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