Civil Engineer PE

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Civil Engineer PE

Job Description

This role offers an experienced civil engineer the opportunity to lead and grow a regional civil team while managing land development projects from concept through completion. You will plan and monitor projects with a strong focus on budget, schedule, scope, risk, and quality, while serving as a technical expert who can stamp drawings and guide field and CAD technicians. This position is ideal for someone who enjoys hands-on design work in AutoCAD Civil 3D, close collaboration with clients and project partners, and a clear path to rapid advancement within a growing team.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, and monitor civil engineering projects with careful attention to budget, schedule, scope, risk, and quality requirements.
• Lead and manage land development projects from initial planning through final delivery, ensuring all technical and regulatory requirements are met.
• Provide technical leadership as a professional engineer with the ability to stamp drawings and assume responsibility for design documents.
• Manage, support, and effectively utilize field and CAD technicians to deliver accurate and timely project work.
• Operate AutoCAD Civil 3D directly and/or oversee drafting technicians to produce high-quality civil design plans.
• Perform deed, plat, and records research to support boundary determinations and project planning.
• Analyze and adjust field data to ensure accuracy in surveys, grading plans, and other civil design components.
• Oversee and/or determine Boundary Surveys, Topographic Surveys, As-Built Surveys, Easements, and ALTA Surveys, ensuring they meet applicable standards.
• Develop and review civil design for land development, including grading, drainage, and site development plans.
• Communicate proactively with clients, architects, engineers, and construction personnel to coordinate design intent, resolve issues, and maintain project alignment.
• Maintain and apply company standards and procedures consistently across all project work.
• Uphold and promote the organization’s core values in daily interactions, decision-making, and team leadership.
• Contribute to growing the civil engineering team regionally and act as second in charge, helping to shape processes, culture, and best practices.

Essential Skills

• Professional civil engineering experience with a strong background in land development projects.
• Ability to stamp civil engineering drawings and assume professional responsibility for design documents.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD Civil 3D for civil design and plan production, or the ability to effectively oversee drafting technicians using this software.
• Demonstrated project management skills, including managing scope, budget, schedule, risk, and quality.
• Experience in civil engineering design for land development, including site development, grading, drainage, and related infrastructure.
• Ability to manage land development projects from start to finish, coordinating technical work and stakeholder communication.
• Strong understanding of civil design standards, land development processes, and applicable codes and regulations.
• Ability to manage, support, and mentor field and CAD technicians to achieve project goals.
• Strong analytical skills to review, analyze, and adjust field data and survey information.
• Effective communication skills for working with clients, architects, engineers, and construction personnel.
• Commitment to following established company standards, procedures, and core values.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Professional Engineer (PE) status or the ability to stamp drawings as a licensed engineer.
• Experience overseeing Boundary Surveys, Topographic Surveys, As-Built Surveys, Easements, and ALTA Surveys.
• background in site development projects, including coordination with multidisciplinary teams.
• Experience in civil design related to grading, drainage, and land development infrastructure.
• Interest in taking on a leadership role as second in charge of a growing civil engineering team.
• Motivation to help grow a regional civil team and contribute to strategic and operational improvements.
• Ability to work independently and take ownership of projects while collaborating closely with a small, expanding team.

Work Environment

This is an in-office position, working on-site five days a week as part of a close-knit civil engineering team. You will join a small team of two with plans to grow to five or more team members by the end of the year, creating significant opportunities for leadership and career advancement.

The work environment emphasizes collaboration, professional growth, and the use of modern civil design tools such as AutoCAD Civil 3D. The organization offers unlimited paid time off, reflecting a culture that values flexibility, trust, and work-life balance while maintaining high standards of quality and client service.

This is a Permanent position based out of Denver, CO.

The pay range for this position is $58.00 - $62.00/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 fully onsite position in Denver,CO.

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 24, 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 withoutregard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability,sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protectedby law.

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