Civil Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Staff Civil Engineer –

Job Description

This Staff Civil Engineer role sits within a building and infrastructure engineering team and focuses on engineering consulting, testing, monitoring, and evaluation services for facilities, pavements, and infrastructure assets. You will combine hands-on field work with office-based analysis to support condition assessments, roofing and pavement evaluations, vibration monitoring programs, and structural and materials-related investigations. This position emphasizes evaluation, asset management, and consulting rather than traditional civil design or project management, offering diverse project exposure and strong opportunities for professional growth.

Responsibilities

• Support engineering consulting, testing, monitoring, and evaluation services for facilities, pavements, and infrastructure assets.
• Work closely with licensed engineers, technicians, and project managers to deliver high-quality engineering support on a variety of projects.
• Assist with facility and asset condition assessments, including building systems, pavements, and related infrastructure.
• Participate in roofing evaluations and roofing condition assessments, documenting observations and supporting recommendations.
• Conduct parking lot and pavement investigations, including pavement evaluation and data collection in the field.
• Support vibration monitoring programs, including setup, monitoring, data collection, and interpretation of results.
• Assist with structural and materials-related evaluations, including coordination of testing and review of field data.
• Perform hands-on field inspections and site investigations, including monitoring setup and nondestructive testing activities.
• Support nondestructive testing efforts such as vibration monitoring, infrared inspections, infrared thermography, and ground penetrating radar surveys.
• Collect, organize, and analyze field and testing data to support engineering conclusions and client recommendations.
• Review findings from field investigations and testing and assist in developing clear, concise technical conclusions.
• Contribute to the preparation of technical reports and client deliverables, ensuring professional, accurate, and well-documented results.
• Support asset management initiatives, including condition-based assessments and lifecycle-oriented evaluations of infrastructure.
• Assist with restoration and renovation consulting efforts, providing evaluation-based input to repair and rehabilitation strategies.
• Participate in post-event or forensic evaluations, helping investigate performance issues and potential causes of distress.
• Work independently in the field while maintaining effective communication and collaboration with the broader project team.
• Apply strong observational and problem-solving skills to identify issues, interpret data, and support practical engineering recommendations.

Essential Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
• 2 to 5 years of experience supporting engineering consulting, testing, inspection, or evaluation services.
• Hands-on experience with field inspections, site investigations, and data collection for engineering evaluations.
• Experience contributing to technical report writing, including documenting observations and supporting engineering conclusions.
• Background in civil engineering with exposure to building and infrastructure evaluations and condition-based assessments.
• Ability to support asset management activities through structured evaluation and documentation of infrastructure condition.
• Comfort performing hands-on field work, including site inspections, monitoring setup, and data collection.
• Ability to conduct office-based analysis and reporting, including review and interpretation of field and test data.
• Strong written communication skills with the ability to assist with clear, professional technical reports.
• Detail-oriented approach with strong observational and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work independently in the field while collaborating effectively with engineers, technicians, and project managers.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Engineer in Training (EIT) certification preferred but not required.
• Exposure to facility assessments, pavement investigations, roofing evaluations, structural evaluations, or materials-related work.
• Interest in asset management, restoration and renovation projects, and lifecycle-based infrastructure evaluations.
• Interest in forensic or post-event investigations related to infrastructure performance.
• Familiarity or interest in nondestructive testing methods such as vibration monitoring, infrared inspections, infrared thermography, or ground penetrating radar.
• Experience or interest in infrastructure design and its relationship to performance and condition assessments.
• Ability to leverage advanced technologies and state-of-the-art laboratory and field testing equipment as part of evaluations.
• Motivation to pursue professional growth and career advancement within a consulting engineering environment.

Work Environment

This role is based in an office in Troy, with occasional travel to Metro-Detroit jobsites for field inspections, monitoring, and testing. The work environment combines office-based analysis and report preparation with hands-on field investigations at active facilities and infrastructure sites. You will work with advanced technologies and state-of-the-art laboratory and field testing equipment to perform precise materials, geotechnical, and nondestructive evaluations. Engineers in this environment contribute to a wide variety of projects, including paving, utilities, and structural work, gaining broad experience and exposure to diverse challenges. The company culture emphasizes professional development, career advancement, and collaborative project work within a supportive consulting team.

Job Type & Location

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

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $37.00/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 fully onsite position in Troy,MI.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Apr 30, 2026.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I is embedded into our culture through:

• Hiring diverse talent
• Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
• Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
• Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

Actalent is an equal opportunity employer.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services. For more than 40 years, we’ve helped visionary companies advance their goals. Headquartered in the United States, our teams span 150 offices across North America, EMEA, and APAC—with four delivery centers in India led by 1,000+ extraordinary employees who connect their passion with purpose every day.

Our Bangalore, Hyderabad, Pune, and Chennai delivery centers are hubs of engineering expertise, with core capabilities in mechanical and electrical engineering, systems and software, and manufacturing engineering. Our teams deliver work across multiple industries including transportation, consumer and industrial products, and life sciences. We serve more than 4,500 clients, including many Fortune 500 brands. Learn more about how we can work together at actalentservices.com.