Civil Design Engineer

The Civil Design Engineer is responsible for producing accurate and efficient engineering designs for infrastructure and site development projects. This role involves technical planning, design refinement, and collaboration across disciplines to deliver high-quality outcomes. The position offers opportunities for professional growth in a fast-paced, project-driven environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop and interpret engineering drawings, calculations, and cost estimates to support design execution.
• Prepare comprehensive technical reports and project work plans to guide implementation and ensure compliance with applicable standards.
• Participate in design reviews, contribute to design improvements, and offer innovative solutions to complex engineering challenges.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to integrate civil design with other engineering disciplines and project requirements.

• Civil engineering expertise.
• Proficiency in Microstation.
• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering (Master's preferred).
• 5 years of experience relevant to Roadway Design.
• Experience with Civil 3D, AutoCAD, and OpenRoads.
• Knowledge of traffic engineering and traffic studies.
• Professional Engineer (PE) or Engineer in Training (EIT) certification preferred.

• MDOT experience and certifications are preferred.
• Experience in transportation engineering and site development.

The role is based out of two offices located in Detroit and Lansing, working within a small team alongside field crews. Employees have the opportunity to support work on a hybrid schedule. The work environment is collaborative and supportive, offering exposure to a wide range of complex and diverse engineering challenges. The company provides competitive compensation, including performance-based incentives.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of East Lansing, MI.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $34.00 - $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 hybrid position in East Lansing,MI.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Dec 18, 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.

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.

Salary : $34 - $48