Civil Engineer

Entry-Level Civil Engineer

We are seeking an Entry-Level Civil Engineer to join our growing team. This primarily desk-focused design role involves supporting a variety of civil engineering projects through CAD drafting, plan production, and engineering design coordination. The position offers an excellent opportunity for early-career engineers to develop practical design skills, work on diverse infrastructure projects, and grow within a supportive and experienced engineering team.

• Prepare civil engineering design plans and construction documents using AutoCAD.
• Assist with site development, grading, drainage, utility, and roadway design projects.
• Support project teams with drafting, calculations, data organization, and plan revisions.
• Coordinate with engineers, project managers, surveyors, and clients to deliver high-quality project documents.
• Review project requirements, standards, and specifications to ensure compliance.
• Participate in quality control reviews and project documentation processes.

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related field.
• 6 months to 1 year of civil engineering experience through employment, internships, or co-ops.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD.

• Experience with Civil 3D is a plus.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative, team-oriented environment.

The role is based in Kansas City, MO. The work environment is supportive and team-oriented, offering the chance to work on commercial and industrial site development, municipal infrastructure improvements, roadway and transportation projects, stormwater and drainage systems, water and wastewater utility projects, and land development and site design. Employees enjoy full benefits paid for (dental, health, vision), a 401k match of 4%, and two bonuses a year.

The company has a strong history of stability, having never conducted layoffs in 30 years.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Overland Park, KS.

The pay range for this position is $34.00 - $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)

This is a hybrid position in Overland Park,KS.

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 26, 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 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 Clearly Rated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

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 process due to a disability, please email actalentaccom for other accommodation options.

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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.