Civil Design Engineer
Actalent
Posted Thursday, April 9, 2026
Posting ID: JP-005949750
Job Title: Civil Design Engineer
Job Summary:
This Civil Design Engineer role focuses on delivering designs that achieve approval certainty in addition to technical correctness. You will work heavily on public sector, education, healthcare, and infrastructure projects where budgets are fixed, scrutiny is high, and jurisdictional standards vary. The position offers the opportunity to balance creativity with real‑world constraints, developing solutions that are technically sound, economically viable, and buildable in the field, while gaining experience across a wide variety of unique projects and site conditions.
Responsibilities:
- Design civil infrastructure projects with a focus on achieving approval certainty, not just technical correctness.
- Develop site and infrastructure designs for public sector, education, healthcare, and other infrastructure projects with fixed budgets and high levels of oversight.
- Incorporate city, county, and special district standards into designs, adapting to varying requirements by jurisdiction.
- Coordinate with public infrastructure stakeholders, including utilities, drainage, traffic, and levee agencies, to ensure integrated and compliant designs.
- Design and produce complete, accurate construction documents for infrastructure projects, including plans, profiles, and details.
- Utilize AutoCAD and Civil 3D software to create, refine, and document civil designs and site layouts.
- Perform site development tasks such as grading, site design, utility layout, and drainage planning.
- Support traffic engineering and construction design efforts as needed to ensure cohesive project delivery.
- Collaborate closely with clients, technical staff, and internal leadership to align design solutions with project goals, budgets, and schedules.
- Manage and respond to agency reviews, incorporating late-stage comments and requirements that may significantly alter designs.
- Balance creativity with constructability, cost, and regulatory constraints to develop solutions that can be efficiently built in the field.
Essential Skills:
- Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering.
- At least 3 years of experience as a civil design engineer.
- Proficiency in AutoCAD and Civil 3D software for civil design and documentation.
- Experience in the design and production of infrastructure construction documents.
- Hands-on experience with civil engineering design, including site development, grading, site design, and utility design.
- Knowledge of drainage and traffic engineering concepts as they relate to infrastructure projects.
- Ability to incorporate city, county, and special district standards into project designs.
- Strong communication skills with the ability to interact professionally with clients, technical staff, and management.
Qualifications:
- Engineer-In-Training (EIT) certification preferred.
- Experience working on public sector, education, healthcare, or other highly scrutinized infrastructure projects.
- Ability to manage multiple agency reviews and adapt designs in response to late-stage comments.
- Demonstrated ability to balance technical quality, cost-effectiveness, and constructability in design solutions.
- Interest in working on a wide variety of projects that present unique constraints and opportunities for growth.
This is a Permanent position based out of Stockton, CA.
Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $75000.00 - $95000.00/yr.
100% employer‑paid medical, dental, and vision premiums for employees 50% coverage for dependents Company‑paid Short‑Term and Long‑Term Disability insurance Company‑paid Life Insurance equal to 2× annual salary California professional license fees covered (Engineers, Architects, Surveyors) Paid membership dues for one professional or technical society “Siegfried University” – an internal professional development and training program focused on career growth and long‑term advancement Vacation accrual starts at 15 days per year Increases at 5, 10, and 15 years of service 13 paid holidays Company‑wide shutdown from Christmas through New Year’s Day Additional paid leave for jury duty and bereavement Personal Pension Plan Employer matching contributions up to 5% (not a standard 401(k) only plan—this is a notable differentiator among local engineering firms)
Workplace TypeThis is a hybrid position in Stockton,CA.
Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on Apr 23, 2026.
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- 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.
Contact Information
Recruiter: Garrett Brittain
Phone: (559) 650-1616
Email: gabrittain@actalentservices.com
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