Civil Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Civil Engineer Job Description

This role offers an opportunity for a civil engineer with 4+ years of professional experience to contribute to a wide range of site development projects. You will collaborate closely with senior civil engineers and other disciplines to deliver high-quality civil design, construction documents, calculations, and coordination throughout all phases of design and construction. You will work on projects from conceptual design through construction, focusing on site development, grading and drainage, stormwater, and utility design while helping to ensure that projects are technically sound, constructible, and compliant with applicable standards and regulations.

• Develop conceptual site plans and detailed construction documents for a variety of site development projects.
• Prepare comprehensive site, grading, and drainage plans that meet project requirements and applicable standards.
• Design stormwater management systems that address capacity, performance, and regulatory compliance.
• Develop water and sanitary sewer utility plans, including layout, sizing, and coordination with other infrastructure.
• Incorporate pedestrian accessibility features and associated site improvements into civil design plans.
• Assist with permitting activities and preparation of construction documentation to support project approvals.
• Coordinate regularly with senior engineers, architects, and other engineering disciplines to integrate design solutions.
• Visit project sites and provide technical support during both the design and construction phases.
• Assist with engineering calculations, technical reports, and supporting documentation for design decisions.
• Manage project priorities and deadlines across multiple assignments, ensuring timely and accurate deliverables.
• Contribute to construction plans and ensure that design intent is clearly communicated to project stakeholders.
• Support multidisciplinary project teams and help maintain alignment between design, schedule, and project goals.

• Bachelors degree in Civil Engineering from an ABET-accredited program.
• Engineer-in-Training (EIT) registration.
• 4+ years of professional civil engineering experience.
• Professional experience in site development projects.
• Design experience in site planning, including layout and land use considerations.
• Design experience in grading and drainage, including earthwork and surface runoff control.
• Design experience in stormwater management systems.
• Design experience in water utility systems.
• Design experience in sanitary sewer utility systems.
• Design experience incorporating pedestrian accessibility and associated site improvements.
• Experience preparing or contributing to construction plans and construction documents.
• Strong technical writing and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent time-management and organizational skills with the ability to handle multiple priorities.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with engineers, architects, and other technical disciplines.
• Experience supporting projects during both the design and construction phases.
• Experience working within a multidisciplinary engineering environment.

• Professional engineering license or equivalent professional registration is highly valued.
• Ability to obtain Washington State Professional Engineer (PE) licensure.
• Experience coordinating across multiple offices or locations is beneficial.
• Familiarity with civil design tools and processes used in multidisciplinary engineering firms.
• Interest in working within an organization that offers multi-discipline engineering services, corrosion control, commissioning, and project/construction management.
• Motivation to contribute to a firm recognized among top engineering and design organizations and noted as a top place to work.

You will work in a multidisciplinary engineering environment that brings together civil engineers, architects, and other technical professionals across numerous locations in the United States and abroad. The organization has been in business for decades and continues to grow, offering exposure to a wide variety of site development projects and markets. Teams collaborate closely across more than 24 offices, providing opportunities to engage with diverse project types and technical challenges. The work involves a mix of office-based design and documentation, including preparation of construction plans and technical reports, as well as periodic site visits to support projects during design and construction phases. The culture emphasizes collaboration, professional growth, and high-quality project delivery, supported by a broad range of engineering, commissioning, and project/construction management services.

This is a Permanent position based out of Spokane, WA.

The pay range for this position is $93000.00 - $115000.00/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.

401k Dental vision health Medical

This is a Permanent position based out of Spokane, WA.

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

This is a fully onsite position in Spokane,WA.

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): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.