Civil Project Engineer

  • Actalent
  • Lakewood, Washington
  • Full Time

Job Title: Civil Project Engineer

Job Description

We are a multi-discipline engineering consulting firm seeking a Civil Project Engineer with over five years of experience in supporting light commercial and residential land development projects. The ideal candidate will be responsible for producing and supporting the design and engineering for site development, planning, grading, storm drainage, sanitary sewers, water systems, low impact development, and feasibility studies. The candidate must possess skills in designing within AutoCAD Civil 3D and utilizing stormwater modeling software. Additionally, the role involves collaboration with CAD drafting staff and mentoring junior engineers.

Responsibilities

  • Produce and support design and engineering for site development projects.
  • Conduct site planning, grading, and storm drainage design.
  • Design sanitary sewers and water systems.
  • Implement low impact development strategies and conduct feasibility studies.
  • Utilize AutoCAD Civil 3D and stormwater modeling software.
  • Collaborate with CAD drafting staff and mentor junior engineers.

Essential Skills

  • 5+ years of civil design experience specific to site development.
  • Professional Engineer (PE) license.
  • Proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D.
  • Experience in determining jurisdictional requirements.
  • Ability to write Technical Information Reports.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

  • Design expertise in Storm Water Design, calculations, and software programs.
  • Ability to create Grading Plans, Sewer, and Water Plans.
  • Knowledge of Storm Water Conveyance and Detention Calculations.
  • Familiarity with local codes for Western Washington preferred.
  • Understanding of modeling software such as Storm Shed, WWHM, and Western Washington Stormwater Manual.

Work Environment

Our work environment offers a family-oriented, small office feel where you will be in the office four days a week, either working four ten-hour days or from home on Fridays. The position involves mentoring junior engineers and collaborating closely with CAD staff. We prioritize work-life balance, maintaining a consistent 40-hour work week and only working overtime when necessary. This environment fosters a lifestyle rather than just a job, encouraging ambitious individuals to progress quickly based on ability rather than tenure.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $42.00 - $50.00/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 Lakewood,WA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 23, 2025.

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

Job ID: 480552100
Originally Posted on: 6/9/2025

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