Civil Engineer

Actalent; Portland (ME); Hybrid; USD 43,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) retirement plan

HSA

Time off (PTO)

Job summary

Actalent in Portland, ME is seeking a Civil / Water Resources Engineer to shape sustainable water and energy infrastructure. You will perform hydrologic and hydraulic analyses, design water, wastewater, and stormwater projects, and develop calculations, reports, and drawings.

This role blends field investigations, client interaction, and technical delivery, with a pathway toward project management and leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or a related field.
• Experience or academic background in hydrology, hydraulics, and water resources engineering.
• Proficiency with hydraulic/hydrologic modeling software and CAD platforms.
• Strong analytical, technical writing, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently while contributing to multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Perform hydrologic and hydraulic analyses for watersheds, dams, spillways, rivers, and water conveyance systems.
• Design and evaluate water, wastewater, stormwater, and civil infrastructure projects.
• Develop engineering calculations, technical reports, drawings, and construction documents.
• Utilize industry‑leading software including HEC-RAS, HEC-HMS, HydroCAD, WaterGEMS, SewerGEMS, SWMM, and AutoCAD Civil 3D.
• Support hydropower operations, licensing, safety assessments, and environmental evaluations.
• Participate in field investigations, site visits, and data collection efforts.
• Collaborate with clients, regulatory agencies, and project stakeholders.
• Support project planning, scheduling, quality control, and technical delivery.

Skills

Hydrology & hydraulics

Analytical thinking

Technical writing

Independent work

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

HEC-RAS

HEC-HMS

HydroCAD

WaterGEMS

SewerGEMS

SWMM

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Job description

Civil / Water Resources Engineer

Shape the future of sustainable water and energy infrastructure.

Are you passionate about solving complex water resource challenges and designing infrastructure that makes a lasting impact? Join a collaborative team of engineers working on hydropower, municipal water, wastewater, and stormwater projects that strengthen communities, support renewable energy, and improve environmental resilience.

This role offers a unique blend of technical design, hydraulic modeling, field investigations, and client interaction, providing a clear pathway toward project management and leadership. Whether you're analyzing watershed performance, designing critical infrastructure, or supporting hydropower initiatives, you'll play a direct role in projects that matter.

Why Join Us?

• Work on meaningful projects that support clean energy, water sustainability, and infrastructure resilience.
• Gain hands‑on experience across hydropower, dams, municipal utilities, and stormwater systems.
• Collaborate with experienced engineers and multidisciplinary project teams.
• Enjoy a healthy work‑life balance with a culture that values professional growth.
• Participate in an employee‑owned environment where your contributions directly support company success.
• Grow into client‑facing, project management, and leadership opportunities.

What You'll Do

• Perform hydrologic and hydraulic analyses for watersheds, dams, spillways, rivers, and water conveyance systems.
• Design and evaluate water, wastewater, stormwater, and civil infrastructure projects.
• Develop engineering calculations, technical reports, drawings, and construction documents.
• Utilize industry‑leading software including HEC-RAS, HEC-HMS, HydroCAD, WaterGEMS, SewerGEMS, SWMM, and AutoCAD Civil 3D.
• Support hydropower operations, licensing, safety assessments, and environmental evaluations.
• Participate in field investigations, site visits, and data collection efforts.
• Collaborate with clients, regulatory agencies, and project stakeholders.
• Support project planning, scheduling, quality control, and technical delivery.

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
• Experience or academic background in hydrology, hydraulics, and water resources engineering.
• Proficiency with hydraulic/hydrologic modeling software and CAD platforms.
• Strong analytical, technical writing, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently while contributing to multidisciplinary teams.
• Interest in sustainable infrastructure, renewable energy, and water resource management.

Preferred Qualifications

• EIT certification or progress toward licensure.
• Experience with dam safety, hydropower, municipal utility design, or erosion and sediment control.
• Familiarity with MicroStation, OpenRoads, WaterCAD, StormCAD, or similar tools.
• Exposure to environmental permitting and regulatory processes.
• Interest in advancing toward project management and client leadership responsibilities.

Work Environment

This position offers a balance of office‑based engineering and fieldwork, allowing you to see projects from concept through implementation. You'll join a supportive, technically driven team that values innovation, collaboration, and professional development while maintaining a strong commitment to work‑life balance.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Portland, ME.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $31.00 - $35.00/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 hybrid position in Portland,ME.

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.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

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.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Portland, ME.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 3, 2026.