Entry Level Civil Design Engineer

Actalent; New York (NY); On-site; USD 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision coverage

401(k) retirement plan

Paid Time Off

Paid vacation days

Paid sick leave

Flexible personal days

Professional development

EIT/PE exam reimbursement

Job summary

Actalent in Brooklyn, NY seeks a Civil Engineer to perform civil design tasks focusing on roadway geometrics, grading, and drainage. You will prepare plans, drawings, and technical documents using AutoCAD, collaborating with project managers and senior engineers to develop designs.

The position offers exposure to private development and municipal projects in a 100% design-focused office with growth opportunities, mentorship from senior engineers, and a strong benefits package.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent required.
• 1+ year of Civil Design experience.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD and site development basics.
• EIT certification or active pursuit preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform civil design tasks for roadway geometrics, grading, and drainage.
• Prepare plans, drawings, and technical documents using AutoCAD.
• Collaborate with project managers and senior engineers on design development.
• Assist with site design, utility layouts, and stormwater management plans.
• Coordinate with clients, municipalities, and permitting agencies as needed.
• Support private development and municipal infrastructure projects.

Skills

AutoCAD

Civil design

Roadway design

EIT certification

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

Civil 3D

Job description

Job Description

We are seeking a talented Civil Engineer to perform civil design tasks, focusing on roadway geometrics, grading, and drainage systems. This role involves preparing plans, drawings, and technical documents using AutoCAD, and collaborating closely with project managers and senior engineers to develop designs. You will assist in site design, utility layouts, and stormwater management plans, and coordinate with clients, municipalities, and permitting agencies as needed. The position supports both private development and municipal infrastructure projects, offering a dynamic and collaborative work environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform civil design tasks for roadway geometrics, grading, and drainage systems.


• Prepare plans, drawings, and technical documents using AutoCAD.


• Collaborate with project managers and senior engineers on design development.


• Assist with site design, utility layouts, and stormwater management plans.


• Coordinate with clients, municipalities, and permitting agencies as needed.


• Support both private development and municipal infrastructure projects.

Essential Skills

• Proficiency in AutoCAD.


• Experience in civil design, particularly in site development, drainage, and grading.


• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering.


• At least 1 year of experience in Civil Design.


• Understanding of roadway design, grading, and drainage fundamentals.


• EIT certification.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Civil 3D knowledge is advantageous but not required and can be taught.


• Ability to learn additional certifications.

Work Environment

The office is located in Industry City, Brooklyn, and offers a 100% design-focused role. The work schedule is from 9 AM to 5 PM. This position provides ample growth opportunities, enabling you to gain exposure to public and private sector projects and work on meaningful, city-shaping initiatives. The organization is a certified Womens Business Enterprise (WBE) and Small Business Enterprise (SBE), fostering an inclusive, diversity-driven environment. The culture emphasizes collaboration, client focus, and technical excellence, providing a supportive setting where contributions are valued.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Brooklyn, NY.

Pay And Benefits

The pay range for this position is $75000.00 - $100000.00/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.

• Health & Wellness Medical insurance with employer contribution


• Optional dental and vision coverage


• Pretax health savings or flexible spending options


• Paid Time Off


• Paid vacation days


• Paid sick leave


• Paid company holidays


• Flexible personal days


• Retirement & Financial Benefits


• 401(k) retirement plan (with employer match, if applicable)


• Professional liability coverage provided


• Reimbursement for professional memberships (ASCE, etc.)


• Professional Development


• EIT/PE exam fee reimbursement


• Continuing education assistance


• Support for technical training, certifications, and seminars


• Work Environment & Culture


• Small, collaborative team environment


• Direct mentorship from senior engineers and leadership


• Exposure to both private and publicsector projects


• Growth opportunities due to firm size and diversified workload


• Additional Perks


• Flexible work hours depending on project needs


• Opportunities for field experience and site visits


• Career advancement pathways as the firm continues to grow

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 13, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Brooklyn,NY.

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.

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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.

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Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):

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