Youll be part of a close-knit team of engineers, designers, and planners, contributing to every phase of the project lifecyclefrom concept through construction. This role offers hands-on experience, leadership opportunities, and strong mentorship under the guidance of a Project Manager and Studio Leader.
What Youll Do:
- Design and analyze civil engineering components including grading, drainage, stormwater, utilities, and site layout.
- Prepare detailed construction drawings using AutoCAD Civil 3D and other modeling tools.
- Write technical reports, memos, and documentation to support design decisions.
- Conduct QA/QC reviews of drawings and specifications.
- Manage small-scale projects or key components of larger efforts.
- Mentor and review work from junior staff and CAD technicians.
- Perform site visits, field reports, and construction observation.
- Respond to contractor RFIs and support project coordination.
What You Bring:
- Bachelors degree in Civil Engineering.
- Registered PE or EIT on track for licensure.
- 5+ years of relevant experience in site development and civil design.
- Strong knowledge of local, state, and federal codes and permitting processes.
- Proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D and other civil design software.
- Excellent communication, writing, and organizational skills.
- A collaborative mindset and a passion for thoughtful, sustainable design.
Bonus Points For:
- A valid drivers license.
- A strong sense of accountability, humility, and respect for diverse perspectives.
- The ability to contribute new ideas while valuing structure and process.
Why Youll Love Working Here:
- Downtown Durham Location Work in a vibrant, walkable neighborhood with great food, culture, and community.
- Tight-Knit Team Join a supportive office of 2025 professionals who value collaboration and creativity.
- Professional Growth Gain exposure to a wide variety of projects and mentorship from experienced leaders.
- Meaningful Work Help shape spaces that matterfrom campuses and communities to commercial hubs.
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 Durham,NC. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Aug 15, 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.
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