Civil Project Engineer

Civil Project Engineer Land Development

Location: Orange County, CA | Hybrid Options Available

Full-Time | Mid to Senior Level

About the Firm

A nationally recognized, multidisciplinary consulting firm providing engineering, planning, and management services. Their mission is to improve quality of life through innovative design and responsible stewardship of the built and natural environments.

Key Responsibilities

1. Site Design & Layout

• Lead grading, drainage, utility layout, and stormwater management design
• Apply civil engineering principles to develop comprehensive site plans

2. Regulatory Compliance

• Ensure designs meet local, state, and federal codes
• Support permitting processes and coordinate with regulatory agencies (especially in California)

3. Project Management

• Develop and manage project schedules, budgets, and milestones
• Coordinate with internal teams and external stakeholders

4. Client Interaction

• Understand client goals and provide regular updates
• Lead meetings, address technical questions, and ensure client satisfaction

5. Technical Documentation & QA/QC

• Produce and review design plans, calculations, and reports
• Implement quality control measures throughout the design process

Daily Responsibilities

• Draft and refine site plans using Civil 3D and AutoCAD
• Perform grading, stormwater, and utility calculations
• Review and redline plans for accuracy and compliance
• Communicate with clients and agencies
• Lead internal design meetings and mentor junior staff
• Participate in QA/QC reviews and prepare permit documentation

Required Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Civil Engineering
• Minimum 5 years of experience in site design or land development
• Experience with utility improvement sets (redevelopment/infill, greenfield)
• Professional Engineer (PE) license or active pursuit
• Proficiency in Civil 3D and AutoCAD

Preferred Attributes

• Strong communication and client-facing skills
• Ability to manage both technical design and project coordination
• Detail-oriented with a commitment to quality
• Experience mentoring junior staff or leading design reviews

Top Skills

• Civil 3D, AutoCAD, Civil Engineering, Regulatory Compliance, Hydrology, Technical Report Writing, Permitting, Land Development, Site Design, Stormwater Management, QA/QC, Project Management

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Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $80000.00 - $150000.00/yr.

Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability and Life Insurance
Health Savings and Lifestyle Spending Account with employer contribution
Support for continuing education and training opportunities
Paid Time Off (PTO)/Holiday Pay
401k
Flexible 9/80 (every other Friday off) work schedule
Holistic Wellbeing Program with a focus on physical, emotional, financial, career and community health
Opportunity for growth with support and mentoring to help with professional goals

Workplace Type

This is a hybrid position in Irvine,CA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 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.

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