Civil Engineer

Job Title: Civil EngineerJob Description

This Civil Engineer role focuses on site development and land development projects across residential, commercial, and industrial sectors. You design and manage civil infrastructure systems, lead stormwater and wastewater solutions, and support projects from initial planning through construction. The position offers a clear path into leadership, with opportunities for equity and bonus incentives in a dynamic, growth-oriented environment.

Responsibilities

• Design comprehensive site development plans for residential, commercial, and industrial projects, ensuring compliance with applicable codes and standards.

• Prepare detailed grading, drainage, utility, erosion control, and stormwater management plans for a variety of land development projects.

• Perform hydrologic and hydraulic analyses in accordance with local and state regulations to support stormwater design and management.

• Design on-site wastewater treatment systems, including septic systems, disposal fields, and related infrastructure, based on project and regulatory requirements.

• Conduct and review soil evaluations, percolation testing, and septic feasibility assessments to determine appropriate wastewater solutions.

• Prepare Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plans (SWPPPs) and supporting permit documentation for regulatory submittals.

• Coordinate permit applications with local municipalities, health departments, planning boards, and environmental agencies, managing the approval process.

• Develop construction documents, engineering reports, technical specifications, and cost estimates to support project bidding and implementation.

• Utilize AutoCAD Civil 3D to create accurate site layouts, grading plans, pipe networks, and utility designs.

• Participate in client meetings, public hearings, and agency reviews, presenting technical information clearly and professionally.

• Perform site visits and construction observations as needed to verify compliance with design documents and resolve field issues.

• Collaborate closely with surveyors, environmental scientists, architects, contractors, and project managers throughout project execution.

• Lead civil design efforts for site development projects, providing technical guidance and contributing to project planning and delivery.

• Support the growth of the civil engineering practice by contributing to process improvements and demonstrating readiness for leadership responsibilities.

Essential Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering.

• Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification with a path to obtain Professional Engineer (PE) licensure within approximately 1 year, or current PE licensure.

• Hands-on experience with civil engineering design, including site development and land development projects.

• Proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D for creating site layouts, grading plans, pipe networks, and utility designs.

• Strong knowledge of stormwater design and stormwater management principles and practices.

• Ability to perform hydrologic and hydraulic analyses in accordance with local and state regulations.

• Experience preparing grading, drainage, utility, erosion control, and stormwater management plans.

• Capability to design on-site wastewater treatment systems, including septic systems and disposal fields.

• Skill in preparing SWPPPs and related permit documentation for regulatory review.

• Ability to coordinate permit applications and interact effectively with municipalities, health departments, planning boards, and environmental agencies.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills for preparing reports and participating in meetings, public hearings, and agency reviews.

• Ability to lead design efforts and take ownership of civil engineering deliverables.

• Solid analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail in technical work.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Professional Engineer (PE) license is preferred but not required.

• Demonstrated ability to grow into a leadership role within a civil engineering or land development practice.

• Experience collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, including surveyors, environmental scientists, architects, contractors, and project managers.

• Background in land development projects involving residential, commercial, and industrial sites.

• Experience developing construction documents, engineering reports, technical specifications, and cost estimates.

• Interest in working within a startup-style culture supported by a long-established company structure.

• Motivation to contribute to business growth and to pursue equity and bonus incentives tied to leadership capacity.

Work Environment

This is an on-site position with typical working hours from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. You work in a professional office setting with regular visits to project sites for evaluations and construction observations. The role involves daily use of AutoCAD Civil 3D and other civil engineering tools in a collaborative environment that values initiative, technical excellence, and teamwork. The culture combines the agility and entrepreneurial mindset of a startup with the stability and processes of a company that has been operating for decades, offering opportunities for leadership development, equity participation, and performance-based bonuses.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Wantage, NJ.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $48.00 - $57.00/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 onsite position in Wantage,NJ.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 31, 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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