ENTRY LEVEL - CIVIL ENGINEER

Civil Engineer

About the Role

We're seeking a motivated Civil Engineer who is eager to grow their technical skills while contributing to impactful site design and land development projects. In this role, you'll collaborate with experienced engineers, project managers, and drafters to turn concepts into buildable solutions. You'll gain increasing autonomy as you develop your expertise, taking ownership of design elements and contributing meaningfully to project success.

What You'll Do

• Design key components of civil engineering projects, gradually taking on greater ownership and responsibility.
• Perform engineering calculations using standard methodologies, tools, and industry best practices.
• Develop grading, drainage, and site design solutions for land development projects.
• Utilize AutoCAD and Civil 3D to create and refine design plans and models.
• Partner with drafters to ensure designs are translated into accurate, high-quality construction drawings.
• Research technical requirements and contribute to clear, well-organized reports and recommendations.
• Assist project managers with task budgeting, helping estimate time, resources, and project needs.
• Ensure compliance with all safety standards and company protocols.
• Continuously expand your technical capabilities and contribute more broadly to project delivery over time.
• Support additional project and team initiatives as needed.

What You Bring

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering.

• Experience or academic focus in site design and land development.

• Proficiency with AutoCAD and working knowledge of Civil 3D.

• Understanding of:

• Stormwater management and drainage design

• Site grading and land development principles

• EIT (Engineer-in-Training) certification.

What Sets You Apart

• Strong interest in site design and shaping the built environment.
• Ability to apply engineering principles to solve practical design problems.
• High attention to detail in drawings, calculations, and documentation.
• Effective communication and teamwork skills.
• A proactive mindset and eagerness to take on increasing responsibility.

Work Environment

You'll work in a collaborative, professional engineering environment that blends office-based design with cutting-edge tools and technology. You'll partner closely with a supportive team while gaining hands-on experience and structured mentorship. As your skills grow, you'll have opportunities to take on more complex challenges and play a larger role in delivering high-quality civil engineering projects.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Stamford, CT.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $65000.00 - $75000.00/yr.

Company offers - PTO, Holidays, 401k, dental, medical, vision

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Stamford,CT.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 23, 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.

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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Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.