Civil Designer

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Civil Designer

Job Description

This position involves performing detailed calculations, quantity take-offs, and other design details for commercial, residential, and educational projects. The majority of the work focuses on K-12 projects, with some private sector work primarily in commercial projects. The role requires working on the AutoCAD platform to produce construction documents and using Civil 3D for design.

Responsibilities

• Perform detailed calculations and quantity take-offs for various projects.
• Produce construction documents using AutoCAD.
• Design using Civil 3D software.
• Engage in projects related to K-12 educational facilities, as well as some commercial work.
• Occasionally attend site visits for planning meetings and drawing reviews.
• Act as a mid-level liaison between junior production staff and project managers.
• Delegate tasks to junior staff and manage projects with minimal oversight.

Essential Skills

• Over 4 years of experience in AutoCAD and Civil 3D design.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word and Excel.
• Experience with grading, surfacing, and sanitary/sewer design projects.
• Site and land development project experience.
• Strong Civil 3D design skills.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Rochester Hills, MI.

The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $42.00/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 hybrid position in Rochester Hills,MI.

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 13, 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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San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: 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.

Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

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.