Civil Engineer (EIT Or PE)

We are seeking a motivated, creative, and design-focused candidate for the Project Civil Engineer position in our downtown Durham office. As a Project Civil Engineer, you will work in a highly collaborative engineering and design-based environment utilizing the skills of in-house experts and support staff from multiple disciplines. A qualified candidate will have the ability to work on a diverse range of project types including campus design, urban design, multi-family development, commercial/retail development, and large scale master-planning. Essential functions of this position include civil design, calculations, analysis, and documentation of site design (grading, drainage, utilities, stormwater management and erosion control), construction observation, and assisting with administrative tasks such as project planning, scheduling, and QA/QC. In this position, while working under the supervision of a Project Manager and Studio Leader you will be afforded a great range of responsibilities and strong professional development opportunities within the studio.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the analysis and design of civil engineering components under direct supervision of the Project Manager.
• Perform civil design calculations for grading, drainage, stormwater, utilities, and site design.
• Write various reports and technical memorandum.
• Prepare design drawings using AutoCAD Civil 3D and other civil engineering design and modeling software.
• Conduct QA/QC of drawings and specifications.
• Manage small projects and components of major projects.
• Review work of Designers, Engineering Interns, and CAD Techs.
• Perform Construction Observation and Administrative duties such as site visits, field reports, shop drawing review, and respond to contractor RFIs.
• Assist in other duties as assigned by a Project Manager and/or Studio Leader.

• Civil Engineering
• Civil Design
• Proficient skill and experience with AutoCAD Civil 3D
• Project Engineering
• Project Management

• Registered Professional Engineer required.
• Bachelor of Science Degree in Civil Engineering required.
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience required.
• Commitment to collaborative design process in project development.
• Ability to visualize projects through both hand and digital graphic techniques.
• Exercise sound judgment and possess skills to defend decisions and methodologies used to arrive at chosen solution or decision.
• Thorough knowledge of civil engineering principles and methods related to site development activities.
• Knowledge of federal, state, and local codes and permitting requirements.
• Demonstrated writing, communication, and drawing skills.
• Ability to manage tasks and maintain project schedules.
• Driver's license preferred.
• Belief in Trust, Humility, Respect, Excellence, Accountability, and Discipline as important values.
• Value diversity of thought, contributing new ideas and perspectives while also respecting different points of view.

This position is based in a nice and quiet office environment with roughly 20-25 people. The office offers a supportive culture focused on personal and professional development, making it an exciting opportunity to join a growing civil firm in the Durham market.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $40.00/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 hybrid position in Chapel Hill,NC.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 1, 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.

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