Civil Project Engineer

Civil Project Engineer

The Civil Project Engineer will lead technical design efforts within a multidisciplinary team of Civil Engineers, Planners, and Designers. This role centers on land development projects, encompassing sustainable site design, utility layout, stormwater management, and site planning. Collaborating closely with the Director of Land Development, the engineer will contribute expertise to a diverse portfolio that includes commercial, retail, educational, and institutional developments. The ideal candidate will possess a solid foundation in civil engineering design and a collaborative approach, driving project success from initial concept through to construction.

Responsibilities:

• Lead team in preparation of project drawings, calculations, and specifications.
• Plan and develop site plans including grading, drainage, zoning, and utilities.
• Prepare engineering analysis, design, calculations, and reports.
• Evaluate land use and zoning requirements including zoning ordinances and site plan approval.
• Prepare permit applications.
• Conduct occasional site visits to ensure project progress and construction quality.
• Work directly with design team, owners/developers, architects, landscape architects, engineering disciplines, and contractors.

Essential Skills:

• Civil engineering
• Land development
• Proficiency in Civil 3D
• AutoCAD
• Design
• Stormwater management
• Site development
• Drainage
• EIT or Professional Engineer license
• Project management
• Site design
• Wastewater management
• Municipal engineering

Additional Skills & Qualifications:

• 5+ years of experience in Civil Land Development Projects including site plans, zoning, permitting, and design
• 3+ years of experience with Civil 3D
• Civil Engineering Project Management experience
• Experience in K-12 Site Design

Work Environment:

The office is located in Grand Rapids, MI and Lansing, MI. The position offers a hybrid schedule, with an average of 40 hours per week, requiring 3 days in the office and 2 days remote. The company promotes a team-oriented yet independent culture and is 100% employee-owned, with opportunities to own stock. The organization has been established for 65 years, with a strong presence in Rochester Hills, Novi, and a newly opened office in Grand Rapids.

Job Type & Location:

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Grand Rapids, Michigan.

Pay and Benefits:

The pay range for this position is $40.00 - $50.00/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)

Application Deadline:

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 12, 2025.

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 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. 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. If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.