Civil Project Engineer

Actalent; United States; Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Actalent in Auburn Hills, MI is seeking a Civil Project Engineer to lead project engineering efforts for land development with independence and collaboration across design teams.

Responsibilities include designing grading and drainage, piping systems, hydrology calculations, preparing drawings and reports, and mentoring junior staff. The role is full-time, hybrid (3 days in office), with a $100,000–$110,000 annual salary and standard benefits.

Qualifications

• BS in Civil Engineering or equivalent required.
• 5+ years of engineering experience with increasing responsibility.
• Experienced with AutoCAD for land development.
• Proficient in Civil 3D for site design and modeling.
• Strong communication and report writing skills.
• Ability to interpret zoning ordinances and permitting requirements.

Responsibilities

• Prepare analyses, designs, calculations, and reports for project reviews.
• Design grading, drainage, and site drainage plans.
• Design sanitary, water, fire protection, and storm networks.
• Perform hydrology/hydraulic calculations for piping systems.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to integrate design solutions.
• Prepare drawings, calculations, and specs using design software.
• Assist in proposals and fee estimates for small projects.
• Respond to RFIs, visit sites, review submittals, and coordinate revisions.
• Deliver project presentations to clients and staff.
• Mentor junior engineers and provide technical guidance.
• Prepare plan reviews and permit applications; analyze land use.
• Attend public meetings to represent project interests.

Skills

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

Microsoft Office

Hydrology

Zoning Knowledge

Leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Job description

Job Title: Civil Project EngineerJob Description

The Civil Project Engineer technically leads project engineering efforts and provides hands-on design and analysis for land development projects. This role plans, executes, and oversees engineering tasks with a high level of independence, coordinating closely with project managers and multidisciplinary design teams to deliver high-quality site development solutions.

Responsibilities

• Prepare engineering analyses, designs, calculations, and reports for portions or all phases of a project for review by a Project Manager.
• Design grading and drainage plans for site improvements, ensuring proper stormwater management and constructability.
• Design utility piping systems, including sanitary sewer, water main, fire protection, and storm drainage networks.
• Perform hydrology and hydraulic calculations for gravity and pressure piping systems and above-ground conveyance structures.
• Collaborate with dynamic design teams that may include landscape architects, land use planners, attorneys, owners, and facility managers to coordinate and integrate design solutions.
• Prepare detailed project drawings, engineering calculations, and technical specifications using relevant design software and tools.
• Assist in the preparation of proposals and fee estimates for potential projects of limited scope and complexity.
• Perform construction assistance tasks such as responding to Requests for Information (RFIs), visiting job sites, reviewing contractor submittals, and coordinating design revisions with the project team.
• Develop and deliver project-specific or technical presentations to clients, technical organizations, and internal staff.
• Mentor staff engineers by providing technical guidance, feedback, and support on project tasks and professional development.
• Prepare plan reviews and permit applications, analyze zoning ordinances, and evaluate land use to support project approvals.
• Attend and participate in public meetings related to projects, including planning commission and city council meetings, to represent project interests and respond to questions.
• Stay current on applicable legal and industry regulations to ensure designs and project deliverables comply with relevant codes and standards.
• Perform other engineering and project-related duties as assigned to support successful project delivery.

Essential Skills

• Bachelors degree in Civil Engineering or an equivalent discipline.
• 5+ years of engineering experience with progressively increasing responsibility, which may include internships.
• In-depth experience using AutoCAD for land development applications.
• Proficiency with Civil 3D for civil site design and modeling.
• Working knowledge of typical computer software used for civil engineering design and project management, including Microsoft Office.
• Experience in civil engineering for land development projects, including grading, drainage, and stormwater design.
• Ability to lead portions of projects technically and coordinate with project staff engineers and CAD designers.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills for preparing reports, documentation, and presentations.
• Ability to interpret and apply zoning ordinances, land use regulations, and permitting requirements.
• Capability to perform hydrology and hydraulic calculations for various piping and conveyance systems.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience working on private sector land development projects.
• Hands-on experience with stormwater design, drainage systems, and grading plans.
• Background in project engineering, including assisting with proposals and fee estimates.
• Exposure to mentoring or guiding junior engineers or technical staff.
• Familiarity with attending or presenting at public meetings such as planning commission or city council sessions.
• Engineering Intern (EIT) status or similar early professional certification is beneficial.
• Experience coordinating with multidisciplinary teams, including landscape architecture and land surveying.
• Comfort presenting technical information to clients, technical organizations, and internal stakeholders.

Work Environment

This is a full-time position based in a hybrid work setting, typically three days per week in the office. Standard work hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with overtime as required to meet project deadlines. Work is performed primarily in an office environment using computers, drafting instruments, and other standard office equipment, requiring good hand-eye coordination. The role also includes some outdoor work for the inspection of land development sites, construction projects, and public works facilities. The organization offers an integrated civil engineering environment that collaborates closely across civil engineering, land surveying, landscape architecture, and geotechnical consulting, with projects extending across multiple states and offices.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Auburn Hills, MI.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $100000.00 - $110000.00/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.

Benefit Summary and Walk-through Guide can be provided to the candidate when interview request

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Auburn Hills, MI.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 27, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a hybrid position in Auburn Hills,MI.

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 withoutregard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability,sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protectedby law.

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