Civil Project Engineer
Actalent
CIVIL PROJECT ENGINEER
Description
The Project Engineer technically leads a staff which may include a project staff engineer and/or CAD Designer, while the entire team reports to a Project Manager. Position requires working independently to plan, execute, and oversee engineering tasks in order to complete a project.
Responsibilities:
• Prepares engineering analysis, design, calculations, and reports for a portion or all of a project for review by a Project Manager.
• Designs grading and drainage for site improvements.
• Designs utility piping systems, involving sanitary, water main, fire protection, and storm drainage.
• Performs hydrology and hydraulic calculations for gravity and pressure piping systems and above ground conveyances.
• Works with dynamic design teams including landscape architects, land use planners, attorneys, owners, and facility managers.
• Prepares project drawings, calculations, and specifications.
• Assists in the preparation of proposals and fee estimates for potential projects of limited scope and complexity.
• Performs construction assistance related tasks including responding to RFI (Request for Information), visiting job sites, reviewing submittals, and coordinating with design team for revisions.
• Develops and presents project-specific or technical presentations to clients, technical organizations, and in-house staff.
• Mentors staff engineers.
• Prepares plan reviews, permit applications, analyzes zoning ordinances, and evaluates land use.
• Attends and participates in public meetings related to projects such as planning, commission and city council meetings.
• Stays current on legal and industry regulations.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
Location can be Washington Twp, Auburn Hills, or Brighton, MI.
Skills
Civil engineering, Autocad, Land development, Civil 3d, Stormwater, Project Engineering, Drainage, Grading, eit
Top Skills Details
Civil engineering,Autocad,Land development
Additional Skills & Qualifications
Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s Civil Engineering or equivalent
• 5+ years of engineering experience showing progressively increasing responsibility (this can include internships)
• In-depth experience using AutoCAD for land development applications
• Civil 3D
• Working knowledge of typical computer software programs used for civil engineering design and management (Microsoft Office, etc.)
Experience Level
Intermediate Level
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Brighton, MI.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $39.00 - $48.00/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 Brighton,MI.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Feb 13, 2026.
About Actalent
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