Civil Engineer - Site Development & Water Resources

ACTalent; Phoenix (AZ); Hybrid; USD 41,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospt.

401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Rth

Life Insurance

Disability

HSA

Transportation benefits

Employee Assistance Program

PTO / Vacation / Sick Leave

Job summary

Actalent is seeking a Civil Engineer for a contract-to-hire role based in Phoenix, MD. The ideal candidate will work on water resources, site development, and infrastructure projects across various jurisdictions, collaborating in a multidisciplinary team to deliver plans, specifications, and cost estimates.

This role targets early-career engineers who want growth in site development and public-sector projects, with a stable, team-oriented environment and regular hours in a hybrid office setting.

Qualifications

• 3 years of experience in land development design or related civil engineering verticals such as water resources or transportation.
• Foundational knowledge of civil engineering principles related to site development, water resources, grading, utilities, and infrastructure.
• Proficiency or strong familiarity with AutoCAD.
• Experience or training with AutoCAD Civil 3D for site design, grading, and plan production.
• Ability to perform engineering calculations using standard formulas and software tools.
• Ability to design project components using Civil 3D and related modeling technology.
• Experience or coursework related to land development, stormwater, and stormwater management.
• Interest in growing within site development, water resources, and land development engineering.

Responsibilities

• Design portions of civil engineering projects using office software, modeling tools, and Civil 3D technology.
• Support site development and water resources projects, including grading, drainage, utilities, and stormwater management design.
• Complete engineering calculations using standard engineering formulas and computer-based tools to solve design problems.
• Prepare project specifications and materials by researching products and using manufacturer catalogs to define materials, installation methods, inspection requirements, and payment items.
• Develop design details and prepare complete plan sets for review and submission.
• Assist with the development of engineering and construction cost estimates for various project types.
• Perform field observation, inspection, and data collection activities under the direction of senior engineering staff.
• Conduct research and prepare clear, objective summary reports to support project design, approvals, and inspections.
• Support projects involving development approval processes, including compliance with MDE water resources and stormwater management requirements, Baltimore County development procedures, and WSSC review and approvals.
• Participate in projects for recreation parks, healthcare facilities, K12 schools, higher education, and community buildings, with a focus on public‑sector work.
• Collaborate closely with internal, multi‑disciplinary project teams to coordinate design tasks and resolve technical issues.
• Communicate with client staff and internal design team members as directed by senior engineering staff to ensure project requirements and expectations are met.
• Assist in the design and coordination of new infrastructure and additions to existing infrastructure in urban settings.
• Contribute to school addition projects and other public facility improvements, ensuring alignment with applicable standards and jurisdictional requirements.

Skills

Site development

Water resources

Public-sector projects

Civil design

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

Engineering calculations

Communication

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

Job description

Actalent is seeking a Civil Engineer for a contract-to-hire role based in Phoenix, MD. The ideal candidate will work on water resources, site development, and infrastructure projects across various jurisdictions, collaborating in a multidisciplinary team to deliver plans, specifications, and cost estimates.

This role targets early-career engineers who want growth in site development and public-sector projects, with a stable, team-oriented environment and regular hours in a hybrid office setting.