Civil Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Civil Engineer

Job Description

This Civil Engineer role supports complex infrastructure projects for a major transit authority, with a focus on coordinating design, field operations, and project stakeholders. You will manage critical project documentation, perform site visits and field inspections, and help ensure that construction activities comply with agency standards, safety requirements, and project specifications. This position offers the opportunity to contribute to high-profile infrastructure work while growing your career within a supportive and fast-growing engineering firm.

Responsibilities

• Support civil engineering efforts for transit-related infrastructure work, ensuring seamless coordination between design teams, field operations, and project stakeholders.
• Manage and maintain project documentation for the transit authority, including reports, logs, and deliverables, ensuring they are accurate, timely, and compliant with agency standards.
• Utilize project management software to track project progress, submissions, requests for information (RFIs), and key project milestones.
• Conduct site visits and field inspections in Brooklyn, NY to verify construction activities, monitor progress, and identify potential issues.
• Coordinate with contractors, inspectors, and client representatives to resolve field and design-related concerns in a timely and professional manner.
• Assist with preparing and processing submittals, daily reports, photo documentation, and tracking logs required by the transit authority.
• Participate in project meetings and provide clear updates on project status, risks, and action items.
• Ensure adherence to safety protocols, site-specific requirements, and applicable regulatory standards during all project activities.
• Collaborate closely with a small team of engineers to deliver high-quality infrastructure solutions that meet client expectations and agency requirements.

Essential Skills

• Civil engineering experience supporting infrastructure projects.
• At least 2+ years of experience supporting transit authority projects in New York City.
• Hands-on experience with MTA documentation, including reports, logs, submittals, and tracking requirements.
• Proficiency with project management software to track progress, submissions, RFIs, and milestones.
• OSHA 30 certification.
• MTA Track Safety Training Certification.
• Experience using AutoCAD for civil engineering and infrastructure-related work.
• Ability to coordinate effectively with contractors, inspectors, and client representatives.
• Strong attention to detail in managing documentation and ensuring compliance with agency standards.
• Capability to perform site visits and field inspections and to identify and communicate potential issues.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Background in civil engineering with experience on major infrastructure projects.
• Familiarity with MTA processes, standards, and safety requirements.
• Strong project management skills, including tracking deliverables and managing multiple priorities.
• Excellent communication skills for participating in project meetings and providing status updates.
• Proactive, self-motivated mindset with a desire for professional growth and advancement.
• Interest in working within a growing firm that offers significant opportunities for career development.

Work Environment

This role is primarily site-based in Brooklyn, NY, supporting an active MTA project alongside a close-knit team of three engineers. You will split your time between field inspections and office-based tasks such as documentation, coordination, and project tracking using project management software and AutoCAD. The environment is fast-paced and focused on delivering major infrastructure projects, with a strong emphasis on safety, adherence to regulatory standards, and collaboration with contractors, inspectors, and client representatives. The firm combines the resources of a larger organization with the feel of a smaller, supportive team, providing direct access to leadership and significant opportunities for growth. Employees benefit from competitive benefits, including a strong 401(k) match, paid time off, travel reimbursement, and regular performance-based bonuses that have been consistently awarded for many years. Standard time-off offerings include vacation, sick time, and company holidays, with policies regularly reviewed to remain competitive and supportive of employees.

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

The pay range for this position is $72000.00 - $105000.00/yr.

High Salary Career Growth: The company is rapidly evolving, offering numerous opportunities for career advancement and specialization Job Security: The company is integral to various industries, which means you can expect to enjoy strong job security Impactful Work: Cutting-edge technologies that can significantly impact industries such as healthcare, finance, and transportation Continuous Learning: The dynamic nature of this firm ensures that engineers are constantly learning and staying updated with the latest advancements Diverse Opportunities: Opportunity to work in various sectors, including tech, healthcare, finance, and more, providing a wide range of career paths

This is a fully onsite position in Brooklyn,NY.

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 12, 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 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

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