Civil Design Engineer

  • Fort Mill, South Carolina
  • Full Time
Civil Design Engineer

Job Description

We are seeking motivated individuals with a strong desire to learn and a demonstrated ability to work in a team environment to join our team in South Charlotte (Fort Mill, SC). This position involves design in land development and construction document preparation for roads, storm drainage systems, storm water management facilities, water and sanitary sewer utility design, sediment and erosion control, and traffic control associated with industrial, commercial, and power-related projects. This is a fantastic opportunity to further your career in land development with a well-established and dynamic Engineering, Surveying, and Planning firm.

Responsibilities

  • Design civil site and land development projects using Autodesk AutoCAD Civil 3D software.
  • Prepare technical design calculations for industrial, commercial, and power-related projects, including storm drainage hydraulic sizing and water distribution modeling.
  • Perform preliminary engineering evaluations, quantity take-offs, and opinions of probable construction cost.
  • Conduct site visits and prepare associated field reports.
  • Coordinate and observe various field testing, such as water pressure testing and manhole vacuum testing.
  • Develop strong relationships with team members and perform work with a small team through design, permitting, and construction observation.

Essential Skills

  • Proficiency in design using Civil 3D, AutoCAD, and civil engineering principles.
  • Experience in land development, permitting, and construction observation.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • A strong desire to continue learning and advance professionally.
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced, design team environment.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Engineering (BSCE) or Engineering Technology (BSCET).
  • EI/EIT certification required; PE preferred.
  • 2+ years of qualifying civil engineering design experience.
  • Previous experience with AutoCAD and similar software preferred.

Work Environment

The work environment offers competitive compensation with yearly performance reviews and discretionary annual bonuses. Benefits include a 401(k) plan with employer match, PTO, paid holidays, and tiered health, vision, and dental insurance options. Additional benefits include short-term and long-term disability insurance, life insurance, pet insurance, education reimbursement opportunities, and a flexible and dependent benefits plan.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Fort Mill, South Carolina.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $31.25 - $40.86/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 Fort Mill,SC.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 11, 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: 491043783
Originally Posted on: 8/28/2025

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