Civil Designer

Job Description

Job Description

Civil Designer

Overview

Join a nationally recognized engineering and design firm known for delivering large-scale, impactful infrastructure projects across the U.S. This role offers the opportunity to work on complex civil design work that directly shapes communities—while continuing to grow within a highly collaborative, employee-focused environment.

As a Civil Drafter, you’ll support a wide range of technically challenging projects, developing high-quality, construction-ready designs across areas like site development, land development, roadways, drainage and stormwater systems, utilities, and more.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Create detailed civil design drawings and supporting calculations for a variety of infrastructure projects
• Develop layouts, size components, and turn concepts into fully constructible documents
• Perform grading, excavation, and earthwork calculations
• Apply relevant codes, standards, and design criteria to ensure compliance and quality
• Incorporate project scope, schedule, and budget into practical design solutions
• Manage drawing updates and maintain organized project files
• Collaborate with engineers, project managers, and multidisciplinary teams
• Participate in quality reviews to ensure accuracy, constructability, and consistency

What They’re Looking For

• Experience in civil infrastructure and site/land development projects
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, Civil 3D, MicroStation, and Excel
• Strong understanding of civil design principles, calculations, and industry standards
• Detail-oriented with solid communication and problem-solving skills

Why This Role Stands Out

• Opportunity to work with a well-established, highly respected engineering firm known for complex, high-visibility projects
• Strong, employee-owned culture that emphasizes collaboration, accountability, and long-term success
• Exposure to technically challenging work that moves from concept through construction
• Clear pathways for career development and growth within the organization
• Stable, forward-looking environment with consistent investment in both people and projects

Work Environment

This is primarily an office-based role, working alongside experienced professionals using industry-standard design tools. The team emphasizes high-quality deliverables, strong organization, and meeting project timelines in a collaborative setting.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Kansas City, MO.

The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $50.00/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 Kansas City,MO.

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 3, 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): 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.