Civil Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

Civil Engineer – Land Development

Overview

The Civil Engineer will serve as a lead professional responsible for managing land development projects from concept through completion. This role combines technical design, project management, and client interaction to ensure successful project delivery.

This opportunity is with a growing firm , offering a unique path for long-term advancement. The intent of this role is to develop into a leadership position with the potential to grow into ownership within the next 3–5 years , making it ideal for someone looking to have a direct impact on the company’s growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead project planning, scope development, and execution
• Oversee design, permitting, and construction phases
• Prepare and review construction plans and technical deliverables
• Coordinate with internal teams and external stakeholders
• Ensure compliance with municipal and regulatory requirements
• Serve as the primary client contact, managing communication and expectations
• Manage multiple projects, maintaining schedules and budgets
• Mentor junior staff and support team development

Core Skills

• Land Development
• Site Development & Grading
• Municipal Permitting
• AutoCAD Civil 3D
• Hydrology & Zoning

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or related field
• 2–3+ years of land development experience
• Experience with site design, grading, drainage, and utilities
• Strong project coordination and leadership skills
• Proficiency with AutoCAD Civil 3D and Microsoft Office

Preferred

• EIT (FE passed) or PE license in Michigan
• Experience supervising or leading design staff
• Familiarity with SurvCAD or HEC-RAS

Job Type & Location

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

The pay range for this position is $48.00 - $62.50/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 Utica,MI.

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 18, 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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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.