Civil Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Civil Engineer I
Job Description

The Civil Engineer I supports the design and execution of civil infrastructure projects, with exposure to water, wastewater, transportation, land development, and site development work. This role is well suited for an early-career civil engineer who wants to grow technically, work closely with experienced engineers, and gain hands-on experience using industry-standard design tools.

Responsibilities

• Support design work for a variety of civil engineering projects, including water, wastewater, transportation, and land development initiatives.
• Assist in preparing plans, drawings, and detailed technical documentation for civil infrastructure and site development projects.
• Utilize Civil 3D, AutoCAD, and Bluebeam to support project design, drafting, and documentation.
• Contribute to the design of wastewater facilities, mixed-use developments, and site layouts.
• Collaborate closely with senior engineers and multidisciplinary project teams throughout the project lifecycle.
• Assist with engineering calculations, grading and drainage layouts, and general project coordination tasks.
• Support preparation and review of submittals, design updates, and revisions based on stakeholder feedback.
• Help coordinate design information across project disciplines to maintain consistency and quality in deliverables.
• Apply basic project management principles to help track tasks, timelines, and deliverables under the guidance of senior staff.

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering.
• EIT certification or active progress toward obtaining EIT certification.
• Foundational knowledge of civil engineering principles related to site development, stormwater, transportation, and land development.
• Exposure to and basic proficiency with Civil 3D.
• Exposure to and basic proficiency with AutoCAD.
• Ability to read, interpret, and assist in preparing engineering plans, drawings, and technical documents.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in calculations, layouts, and documentation.
• Effective communication skills for collaborating with senior engineers and project teams.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and support project coordination in a deadline-driven environment.

• Experience or coursework related to stormwater design and site development.
• Familiarity with Bluebeam for reviewing and marking up plans and technical documents.
• Interest in working on wastewater facilities, mixed-use developments, and transportation-related projects.
• Basic understanding of project management concepts within an engineering environment.
• Motivation to develop technical skills and grow within a civil engineering design team.
• Ability to work both independently on assigned tasks and collaboratively within a project team.

This position is primarily onsite, providing close collaboration with engineers and project teams and strong exposure to day-to-day design and project execution activities. The role offers the opportunity to transition into a hybrid work schedule over time, blending in-office work with remote flexibility as appropriate. Team members use industry-standard tools such as Civil 3D, AutoCAD, and Bluebeam in a professional office setting focused on learning, mentorship, and technical growth.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of St. Louis, MO.

The pay range for this position is $35.00 - $40.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a fully onsite position in St. Louis,MO.

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 29, 2026.

About Actalent

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