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 and vision coverage (optional)

Pre-tax health savings or flexible SPG

Paid time off

401(k) retirement plan (employer match

Professional liability coverage

Reimbursement for professional ... AS,

Mentorship from senior engineers

Growth opportunities

Job summary

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

The role supports private development and municipal infrastructure projects, offering a dynamic, design-centric environment with growth opportunities and mentorship from senior staff.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering required.
• Experience with AutoCAD and civil design tasks.
• EIT certification desirable.

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.

Skills

AutoCAD

Civil design

Site development

Grading

Drainage

EIT certification

Roadway design

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

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.

HIRNG: Entry Level Civil Engineer

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 Women’s 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 Pre‑tax 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 public‑sector 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

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Brooklyn,NY.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 2, 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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Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):

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