Civil Project Engineer

  • Woodbridge, Virginia
  • Full Time
Civil Project Engineer II
Job Description

A full-service civil engineering firm is seeking a dedicated Civil Project Engineer II to join their team in either Woodbridge, VA or Fairfax, VA. This role involves assisting team members in all phases of projects with a focus on developing design.

Responsibilities

  • Support the development of site designs on various land development projects using AutoCAD and Civil 3D software.
  • Lead the development of design and technical documents through all project phases, optimizing design efficiencies using Civil 3D.
  • Assist in designing efforts for water and sanitary sewer systems and subdivision plans, preparing construction drawings and coordinating with internal production staff to meet project deadlines.
  • Participate in site development projects including layout, grading, geometry, utilities, and storm drainage for commercial, institutional, infrastructure, and transportation projects.
  • Engage in planning studies, preliminary and final design plan production, and project permitting.
  • Develop erosion and sediment control plans and design measures in accordance with state criteria.
  • Perform quality assurance and quality control on personal work.
  • Assist in training and developing junior staff members.
Essential Skills
  • Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related discipline.
  • 2-6+ years of experience in land development design projects (stormwater management, site grading, erosion & sediment control).
  • Proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D.
  • Experience developing construction documents.
  • EIT certification and/or PE License is preferred or plans to obtain it.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
  • Experience working on local projects in Northern VA - DMV is preferred.
  • Strong skills in civil engineering, land development, site development, stormwater management design, grading, drainage, and sediment control.
Work Environment

The work environment is an open office with a collaborative atmosphere, promoting a family-oriented culture. Employees have the option for a hybrid schedule after 30-90 days, allowing remote work 2-3 days per week. The firm values employee retention and offers a flexible work arrangement to support work-life balance.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Woodbridge, Virginia.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $90000.00 - $120000.00/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 Woodbridge,VA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 28, 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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Job ID: 489443246
Originally Posted on: 8/14/2025

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