This role is STARs-friendly: Skilled Through Alternative Routes.
71% STARs in role.
Job Description
In this Civil Design Engineer role, you will be responsible for the site design of a wide range of projects, including commercial, residential, municipal, industrial, educational, and healthcare developments. Your work will also involve designing stormwater management systems such as catch basins, storage basins, underground chambers, and pump stations.
Responsibilities
- Plan and develop site plans including grading, drainage, and zoning.
- Prepare project drawings, calculations, and specifications.
- Prepare schematic design and drawings, layouts, drafting, and construction documents using AutoCAD Civil 3D.
- Evaluate land use and zoning requirements, including zoning ordinances and site plan approval.
- 5+ years of civil design experience in Civil 3D for land development/site development projects.
- Proficiency in Civil Engineering, Design, and Civil Design.
- Expertise in AutoCAD Civil 3D, Land Development, Site Development, and Stormwater Management.
- Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering.
- EIT or PE License.
- Experience in civil site design for commercial, residential, municipal, industrial, educational, and healthcare projects.
The firm is a smaller company with about 15 employees located in Kalamazoo, MI, providing professional civil engineering and land surveying services throughout the Midwest. The work environment is detailed-oriented, ensuring high-quality project outcomes. This is a great opportunity to step into a role surrounded by licensed engineers, where you'll receive hands-on training and mentorship to support your professional growth and development.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Kalamazoo, MI.
Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $32.00 - $39.00/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 fully onsite position in Kalamazoo,MI.
Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on May 29, 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.
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 actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.
San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.
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.
Posting ID: JP-006043323
