Civil Project Engineer

Join to apply for the Civil Project Engineer role at Actalent
.

We are seeking a skilled Civil Engineer to join our Land Development team. This role involves engagement in all project phases, from design to municipal approval, and requires collaboration with project managers and the design team. The ideal candidate will provide technical expertise, support, and will be responsible for creating site plans and plan sets using Civil 3D and AutoCAD. The primary focus will be on private land development projects, with potential involvement in municipal projects.

• Perform various civil, environmental, transportation engineering, site planning, surveying, and landscape architecture tasks under close supervision.
• Utilize computer and engineering software, with a strong familiarity with AutoCAD and Civil 3D.
• Design project portions under supervision.
• Assist in field surveying and construction observation.
• Research literature catalogs and draft reports required for project permits.
• Attend meetings with the project engineer.
• Complete other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in Civil Engineering/Design.
• At least 3 years of experience with Civil 3D Design.
• Experience with land development projects.
• Proficiency in grading, utilities design, and roadway designs.
• EIT or Professional Engineer (PE) certification.

• PE license or ability to obtain it within a year.
• Experience in transportation or municipal design.

The position is based in a small, team-oriented, and collaborative office. Core working hours are Monday to Friday, 8 am to 4 pm, with flexibility. The role may require local travel to job sites. Initially, the candidate should work daily from the office for the first 3‑4 weeks for training. A hybrid work schedule is possible if the candidate lives over an hour away, with the requirement to visit the office 1‑2 times a month.

This position offers an excellent opportunity for growth and advancement in a youthful team and provides potential for transition into project management. Compensation includes hourly pay, overtime opportunities, and annual discretionary bonuses.

Contract to Hire position based out of Ann Arbor, Michigan.

The pay range for this position is $40.00 – $48.00/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 Ann Arbor, MI. Final date to receive applications:
This position is anticipated to close on Jan 4 2026.

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 actalentaccom for other accommodation options.