Civil Designer

Take ownership of meaningful land development and site design projects while accelerating your career through hands-on project involvement, mentorship, and a collaborative engineering culture focused on growth.

Civil Designer

Location: Roseville, CA (Hybrid after 90 days)

Employment Type: Contract

Job Description

We are seeking a Civil Designer with 3-5 years of experience in civil engineering design, preferably focused on site development projects. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in the design and delivery of land development projects while working closely with Project Managers and experienced engineering professionals.

The ideal candidate will bring strong Civil 3D design skills, a collaborative mindset, and a desire to continue developing technically while contributing to project success and mentoring junior team members.

Why Join Us

• Opportunity to take an active role in civil engineering design and project execution

• Collaborative, family-oriented culture with a strong focus on mentorship and professional development

• Flexible work hours and hybrid work flexibility after 90 days

• Exposure to a variety of land development and site development projects

• Twice-yearly bonus opportunities

• Modern office environment designed to support productivity, collaboration, and work-life balance

• Multiple office location options available for qualified candidates

Professional Development

This role offers a clear path for technical and professional growth. You'll work directly with Project Managers, gain exposure to all phases of project delivery, and have opportunities to mentor entry-level engineers and interns while continuing to develop your own expertise.

Compensation

Hourly Pay Range: $38.44 - $60.00 per hour

Compensation will be based on experience, qualifications, and overall fit for the role.

Benefits

• Flexible scheduling

• Hybrid work arrangement after 90 days

• Performance-based bonus opportunities twice per year

• Mentorship and career development opportunities

• Collaborative and supportive team culture

What You'll Accomplish

• Develop civil engineering plans and technical specifications for site development projects

• Prepare engineering calculations related to stormwater, drainage, utilities, and earthwork

• Create and modify project designs using AutoCAD Civil 3D and other design software

• Support land development and site design projects from concept through completion

• Collaborate with Project Managers to execute designs, develop work plans, and track project deliverables

• Apply applicable California codes, regulations, and engineering standards to project designs

• Coordinate with internal teams and stakeholders to support successful project delivery

• Assist with quality control by identifying design issues and developing solutions

• Mentor junior engineers and interns while contributing to a positive team environment

What We're Looking For

We're seeking a motivated Civil Designer who combines strong technical skills with excellent communication and collaboration abilities. The ideal candidate enjoys solving complex design challenges, managing multiple priorities, and contributing to a team-focused environment.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

• E.I.T. certification

• 3+ years of civil engineering design experience, preferably in site development

• Experience with land development, grading, drainage, stormwater, and site design

• Proficiency with AutoCAD Civil 3D

• Working knowledge of California codes, regulations, and standards related to major site development projects

• Experience using civil engineering software such as AutoCAD, Civil 3D, Hydrology and Hydraulic software, WaterCAD, and Microsoft Office

• Strong written and verbal communication skills

• Ability to function effectively in a team environment

• Strong client service mindset

• Excellent time management skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience mentoring junior engineers, interns, or entry-level team members

• Professional Engineer (PE) license or progress toward licensure

• Additional experience supporting complex land development projects in California

Work Environment

• Hybrid work arrangement available after 90 days

• Flexible work hours

• Modern office setting with collaborative workspaces and conference rooms

• Team-oriented culture focused on mentorship, learning, and professional growth

• Supportive and family-friendly environment that values employee well-being and development

If you're looking to grow your career in civil engineering while working on impactful land development projects with a team that values mentorship, collaboration, and professional development, we'd love to hear from you.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Roseville, CA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $38.44 - $60.00/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)

Workplace Type

This is a hybrid position in Roseville,CA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 8, 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.