Civil Engineer

Job Description

Job DescriptionJob Title: Civil Engineer
Job Description

The Civil Engineer will lead and support civil/site design projects from concept through construction, with a strong focus on site layout, grading, drainage, and utility design using AutoCAD Civil 3D. This role combines hands-on technical design, project coordination, and mentorship responsibilities within a small, fast-paced office that offers exposure to a wide variety of private development, municipal, and some federal projects. The position is ideal for a driven engineer who wants to grow into greater responsibility and potential ownership within the organization.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive site layout, grading, drainage, and utility design using AutoCAD Civil 3D for a variety of civil/site development projects.
• Create detailed site plans and construction drawings that meet project objectives, client expectations, and regulatory requirements.
• Prepare complete construction plan sets and technical reports, ensuring accuracy, clarity, and compliance with applicable standards.
• Research, interpret, and apply federal, state, and local codes, ordinances, and regulations to all design work.
• Coordinate closely with clients, architects, contractors, and jurisdictional authorities to advance projects through design, permitting, and construction phases.
• Support the Project Manager with design decisions, cost considerations, scheduling, and client communication to keep projects on track.
• Mentor junior engineers by providing technical guidance, reviewing their work, and serving as a subject matter resource on assigned projects.
• Independently manage small-scale projects with oversight from senior leadership, including planning, design, coordination, and documentation.
• Assist with permit and plan submittals, respond to review comments, and support the approval process with regulatory agencies.
• Provide construction-phase services, which may include responding to RFIs, reviewing shop drawings, and performing site observations as needed.
• Collaborate effectively with colleagues across disciplines and departments to meet project milestones and company objectives.
• Manage time, tasks, and priorities across multiple concurrent projects while maintaining high-quality deliverables.
• Occasionally travel for site visits or out-of-town assignments in support of project needs.

Essential Skills

• 3–8 years of experience in civil/site engineering.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in civil engineering or a closely related field.
• EIT certification required.
• PE license preferred or actively in progress.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD Civil 3D for civil/site design, including roadways, grading, drainage, and utilities.
• Demonstrated ability to create site plans in Civil 3D from concept through detailed design.
• Strong knowledge of grading and drainage principles in site development.
• Understanding of permitting processes and regulatory compliance for civil/site projects.
• Experience working within the private sector on development projects.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, for effective interaction with clients, team members, and regulatory agencies.
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.
• Strong problem-solving abilities and sound engineering judgment.
• Proactive mindset with a focus on delivering high-quality, accurate work.
• Ability to work independently and take ownership of assigned tasks and projects.
• Valid driver’s license and willingness to travel for site visits and project needs.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with site development projects for private clients, municipalities, and some federal work.
• Familiarity with drainage design, utility design, and overall site development best practices.
• Ability to mentor junior engineers and contribute to a collaborative learning environment.
• Comfort working in a small, fast-paced office where responsibilities are broad and varied.
• Desire and potential to grow into increased responsibility and a future ownership track within the company.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build positive working relationships with clients, team members, and external partners.

Work Environment

The role is based in a small, three-person office located in Gulf Shores, Alabama. The work environment is fast paced and driven by a strong sense of urgency, with a focus on responsiveness and high-quality project delivery. Team members collaborate closely and rely on each other, so the ability to integrate well into a tight-knit, small office setting is essential. Engineers are encouraged to take initiative, assume responsibility, and independently drive projects forward while having access to senior leadership for guidance. The office primarily uses AutoCAD Civil 3D and related civil engineering tools to deliver site development, private sector, municipal, and some federal projects. Occasional travel to project sites or out-of-town assignments may be required, and work is typically performed in a professional office setting with standard business hours, adjusted as needed to meet project deadlines.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Gulf Shores, AL.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $36.06 - $55.29/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 Gulf Shores,AL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 26, 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.

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