Civil Project Engineer

Job Title: Project/Civil Engineer

Essential Skills

• 3+ years of experience in Civil Land Development Projects including site plans, zoning, permitting, and design.

• 3+ years of experience with Civil 3D.

• Ability to lead and mentor new staff.

• Client-facing role experience.

• Interest in developing into a Project Manager.

• Proficiency in Civil engineering, AutoCAD, Site development, Stormwater management, Project engineering, Civil design, and Autocad Civil 3D.

• Experience in municipal engineering and civil site design.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• EIT or PE License.

• Civil Engineering Project Management experience.

• K-12 Site Design experience.

Job Description

The Civil Project Engineer leads technical design efforts within a multidisciplinary team of civil engineers, planners, and designers, with a clear path toward a future Project Manager role. This position focuses on land development projects, including sustainable site design, utility layout, stormwater management, and site planning. Working closely with the Director of Land Development, the engineer contributes expertise to a diverse portfolio of commercial, retail, educational, and institutional developments. The ideal candidate has a strong foundation in civil engineering design and a collaborative approach, ensuring project success from concept through 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.

Job Type & Location

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

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)

Workplace Type

This is a hybrid position in Grand Rapids,MI.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jan 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 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

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