Job Title: Civil Engineer EIT

Job Description

We are seeking a dynamic and driven Civil Engineer EIT to play a pivotal role in shaping the future of a growing engineering firm. This position offers the opportunity to lead multidisciplinary teams, oversee high-impact projects, and engage in client and business development. The successful candidate will manage civil engineering projects from concept through construction, ensuring design excellence, financial performance, and client satisfaction. This role is ideal for engineers with experience in managing technical work and teams.

Responsibilities

Design and develop stormwater management systems including detention basins, bioretention, infiltration systems, and storm sewers.Perform hydrologic and hydraulic modeling using tools such as HydroCAD, HEC RAS, HEC HMS, SWMM, Civil 3D, or similar.Prepare drainage area maps, watershed delineations, and flow path analyses.Size pipes, culverts, channels, and stormwater control measures (SCMs).Assist in erosion and sediment control (ESC) plan development.Conduct stormwater retrofit evaluations and conceptual designs.Support preparation of grading plans and site layout coordination.Create and revise plan sheets, profiles, and details in AutoCAD Civil 3D or MicroStation.Update redlines from senior engineers and prepare construction documents including plan sets, details, quantities, and specifications.Maintain drawing standards and ensure consistency across project deliverables.Prepare stormwater reports, drainage narratives, and design summaries.Perform runoff calculations, peak flow estimates, and water quality treatment sizing.Conduct impervious area calculations and pollutant load reduction estimates.Compile data for permit applications and regulatory submissions.Assist with cost estimates and quantity takeoffs.Conduct site visits for existing condition assessments, stormwater facility inspections, construction observation, and survey support.Document field findings with photos, notes, and sketches and verify as-built conditions against design plans.Coordinate with contractors during construction to resolve design questions.Assist with preparation of stormwater permit applications and review local stormwater ordinances to ensure compliance.Prepare ESC plans and SWPPP documentation and respond to comments from permitting agencies under guidance from senior staff.Coordinate with surveyors, environmental scientists, GIS teams, and other disciplines.Communicate design needs and constraints to senior engineers and project managers.Track project tasks and deadlines using internal project management tools and support client communication by preparing technical materials or summaries.Participate in QA/QC reviews by preparing checklists and addressing reviewer comments.Seek mentorship from senior engineers to grow technical and professional skills.Engage in training sessions, webinars, or lunch and learns related to stormwater regulations, modeling software, green infrastructure, and construction practices.Maintain organized project files, calculations, and documentation.Log time daily and track billable hours.Prepare progress updates for project managers.

Essential Skills

1-3 years of experience in stormwater design with an emphasis on hydrology.EIT certification with a desire to pursue PE.Proficiency and experience in Civil 3D, drainage, hydrology, and hydraulics.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Desire to obtain a PE license in Indiana.

Work Environment

The work environment is supportive, collaborative, and mission-driven, with an open concept office where the team works together. The company operates typical working hours from 7:00 am to 4:00 pm, with flexibility. The culture is growth-oriented, focused on improving the quality of life for communities and clients, and is a minority-owned certified engineering firm headquartered in Indianapolis, with expansions into Louisville, KY, Georgia, and South Carolina.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Indianapolis, IN.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $38.00/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 fully onsite position in Indianapolis,IN.

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.

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