Senior Civil Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Senior Civil Engineer

Job Description

Join a collaborative engineering team focused on site-civil design for industrial and power infrastructure projects. As a Senior Civil Engineer, you will lead grading, drainage, roadway, and permitting activities while using advanced AutoCAD Civil 3D tools to take projects from conceptual design through construction. You will play a key role in shaping complex site developments and mentoring others in best practices for civil design and delivery.

Responsibilities

• Lead site-civil design efforts for industrial and power infrastructure projects from concept through construction.
• Plan, design, and oversee grading and earthwork for complex land development and site development projects.
• Develop and refine drainage and stormwater management designs that meet regulatory and project requirements.
• Design roadway layouts, profiles, and related civil features using AutoCAD Civil 3D.
• Prepare and review civil design drawings, models, and documentation using advanced Civil 3D tools.
• Coordinate and support permitting activities, including preparation of submittals and responses to regulatory comments.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to integrate civil design with structural, environmental, and other engineering disciplines.
• Support environmental permitting and compliance efforts related to site-civil design, where applicable.
• Contribute to the planning and design of industrial site development, ensuring constructability and operational efficiency.
• Provide technical guidance, quality reviews, and mentorship to junior engineers and designers.
• Participate in project meetings, communicate design progress, and address design issues in a timely manner.

Essential Skills

• Bachelor of Science (BS) in Civil Engineering.
• 12+ years of experience in civil engineering, with a focus on site-civil design.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D for civil design and drafting.
• Demonstrated experience in site civil design for land development and site development projects.
• Strong background in grading and earthwork design.
• Experience in drainage design and stormwater design for infrastructure and site projects.
• Experience in roadway design, including alignment, grading, and related civil elements.
• Experience supporting permitting activities for civil and site development projects.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Professional Engineer (PE) track or progress toward professional licensure.
• Experience with environmental permitting processes.
• background in industrial site development projects.
• Strong collaboration skills and ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary engineering teams.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities across different project phases.
• Commitment to continuous learning and professional growth.

Work Environment

This is a full-time position with a standard schedule of 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., totaling 40 hours per week. Alternative schedules may be available, including options such as half-day Fridays or a 4x9 schedule with one half day each week, depending on team needs. You will work in a professional engineering environment that emphasizes collaboration, use of advanced AutoCAD Civil 3D tools, and involvement in industrial and power infrastructure projects. The organization offers paid holidays, paid time off (PTO), and clear opportunities for career growth in a supportive and growth-oriented culture.

This is a Contract position based out of Houston, TX.

The pay range for this position is $70.00 - $85.00/hr.

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.

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 Contract position based out of Houston, TX.

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 24, 2026.

This is a fully onsite position in Houston,TX.

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.

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