Civil Engineer Pe

Actalent; Independence Township (OH); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Actalent is seeking an experienced Civil Engineer with a PE license to join our Ohio team, based in Independence or New Philadelphia. The incumbent will lead municipal and utility projects, engage with funding programs, manage a book of business, and mentor junior staff.

Relocation assistance is offered for the right candidate. The role requires strong communication and project management skills, travel within Ohio up to 50%, and a proven track record in surface water or water resources

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or related field.
• PE license in Ohio.
• Experience leading municipal surface water or water resources projects.
• Ability to travel up to 50%.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex municipal or utility projects from planning through delivery.
• Engage with public funding programs, regulatory agencies, and local decision-makers.
• Manage client relationships and ensure client satisfaction.
• Demonstrate strong project management and financial management skills.
• Collaborate with team members and mentor junior professionals.
• Represent the company in client, partner, and community stakeholder meetings.
• Travel 50% of the time, primarily within Ohio.

Skills

Project leadership

Client relationship management

Strong communication

Mentor junior professionals

Public funding programs knowledge

Budget management

Education

Bachelor's degree in civil engineering

Professional Engineering License in Ohio (PE)

Job description

Job Title: Civil Engineer/ Business Development Manager (PE)

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Civil Engineer PE to join our team in either New Philadelphia, OH or Independence, OH. This role offers relocation assistance and the opportunity to grow within a well-established company. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in surface water or water resources engineering, planning, or infrastructure delivery, along with established relationships within Ohio.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex municipal or utility projects from planning through delivery.
• Engage with public funding programs, regulatory agencies, and local decision-makers.
• Manage client relationships and ensure client satisfaction.
• Demonstrate strong project management and financial management skills.
• Collaborate effectively with team members and mentor junior professionals.
• Represent the company confidently in client, partner, and community stakeholder meetings.
• Travel 50% of the time, primarily within Ohio, to manage projects and build relationships.

Essential Skills

• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or a related discipline, or equivalent experience.
• Professional Engineering License in Ohio.
• Experience in surface water project management with a focus on municipal projects.
• Proven ability to lead and mentor teams.
• Strong communication skills.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Business development experience in the civil engineering space.
• Experience with municipal wastewater and water treatment projects.
• Ability to bring a small book of business in the water/wastewater space.

Work Environment

The work environment includes a mix of in‑office staff development and management of technical deliverables. The role requires travel to local municipalities and meetings to build and maintain relationships with cities, counties, and utilities. This position offers flexibility, independence in decision‑making within budgetary constraints, and opportunities for career growth through managing a growing team.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Independence, OH.

Pay And Benefits

The pay range for this position is $150000.00 - $210000.00/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.

offers a comprehensive benefits package that reflects our respect and commitment for our employees, their contributions, professional goals, and personal goals. This includes, but is not limited to: Competitive Pay Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance Options 401(k)-match program Paid Holidays Sick and Vacation Days Profit Sharing Tuition Reimbursement Professional Development Excellent Working Conditions Work-Life Balance Fitness Reimbursement

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Independence,OH.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 22, 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.

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