Civil Engineer

Job Title: Civil EngineerJob Description

Join a reputable full-service civil engineering firm that has been a cornerstone in the industry for over 50 years. We are seeking a mid-level Civil Engineer with a focus on land development for commercial and private sector projects. The role offers a dynamic work environment with opportunities for professional growth and development.

Responsibilities

• Engage in land development projects, including road and land grading.

• Utilize AutoCAD (preferably LDD) for design and drafting tasks.

• Work on projects such as single lot developments, existing subdivision projects, and pond retrofits.

• Specific engineering tasks will involve pond retrofits, which include designing outflow and control structures, and modifying riser pipes, valves, weirs, and other elements.

• Design stormwater management systems for roadway corridors with an emphasis on environmentally sensitive design.

• Conduct culvert analysis and design, stream restoration, and hydraulic modeling.

Essential Skills

• 0-3 years of experience in land development, stormwater management, sediment control, and grading.

• Proficiency in AutoCAD and AutoCAD Civil 3D.

• Experience in Montgomery County and PG County is highly desirable.

• Strong independent thinking and problem-solving skills.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• 7 years of experience in land development and related fields is preferred.

• Experience in both private and public sectors is advantageous.

• A degree in Civil Engineering or Environmental Engineering is preferred but not required.

• Familiarity with Civil 3D is highly preferred.

Work Environment

The Silver Spring headquarters hosts around 50 employees and offers a collaborative project team environment. The company values growth and development, providing opportunities for less experienced engineers to learn the firm's processes. A hybrid schedule may be entertained based on the candidate's preferences. Additionally, the company supports ongoing education by reimbursing future certifications such as PMP or CMP.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Annapolis, MD.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $45.00 - $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 fully remote position.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 20, 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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