Civil Engineer – Land Development & Site Design

Build communities, shape infrastructure, and make a visible impact.

We’re looking for a driven Civil Engineer who thrives in land development and site design—someone excited to take on stormwater, drainage, grading, and multidisciplinary design challenges while growing alongside senior engineering leaders.

If you’re seeking a role where your work directly shapes commercial, residential, and mixed‑use projects, this is an opportunity to step into meaningful, hands‑on engineering.

What You’ll Do

As a key contributor on our engineering team, you will:

Partner closely with senior engineers on a wide range of active and incoming development projectsDesign stormwater and drainage systems that meet regulatory and environmental requirementsCreate detailed site plans for commercial, multi‑family residential, retail, and mixed‑use developmentsSupport land development efforts, including grading, utilities, traffic engineering elements, and site layoutCollaborate with multidisciplinary teams, including landscape architectureWhat You BringBachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering3+ years of civil engineering experience, with a focus on land developmentStrong proficiency in AutoCAD and Civil 3DHands-on experience with drainage design, grading, utilities, and stormwater managementAbility to prepare comprehensive, accurate site plans

Why This Role Stands OutWork side-by-side with experienced engineers who support your growthContribute to diverse and meaningful community development projectsUse advanced tools such as AutoCAD and Civil 3D to bring sites from concept to realityGain exposure to multidisciplinary work including traffic, utilities, environmental elements, and landscape architectureJoin a collaborative environment that values technical excellence, creativity, and continuous learningJob Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Groton, CT.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $35.00 - $65.00/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 Groton,CT.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Feb 16, 2026.

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 actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.