Civil Designer

We are seeking a skilled Civil Designer to prepare civil engineering designs for permit and construction. The role involves general site planning, including civil engineering land development, roadway design projects, residential and commercial site design, storm water management design, storm drain design, water and sewer design, and sediment and erosion control plans.

• Prepare civil engineering designs for permit and construction.
• Manage general site planning for civil engineering land development projects.
• Design roadway projects in accordance with MD State Highway Administration standards.
• Create residential and commercial site designs.
• Develop storm water management and storm drain designs.
• Design water and sewer systems.
• Prepare sediment and erosion control plans.

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or Environmental Engineering.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license or ability to become licensed within one year.
• 2-4 years of relevant land development engineering experience.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D with at least 1-3 years of experience.
• Strong computer literacy including Microsoft Office Suite.
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal skills.

• Engineering-in-Training (EIT) certification preferred.
• Experience with Microstation v8 and Power In-Roads is a plus.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deliverables simultaneously.
• Strong organizational skills and a sense of urgency to meet client deadlines.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team.

The design team is comprised of 2 Professional Engineers, 1 Environmental Engineer, and 1 CAD Technician. The company employs over 150 people, with 12 individuals working in the office and the remainder as construction managers and inspectors. Design work is performed in an office environment with no fieldwork required. The company offers a flexible remote schedule, allowing 2 days of remote work per week. They offer a 6% 401k match and an end-of-year bonus based on revenue. They were recognized as one of the 'Best Places to Work' by The Washington Post in 2019.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of MILLERSVILLE, MD.

The pay range for this position is $26.44 - $45.67/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

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)

This is a hybrid position in MILLERSVILLE,MD.

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 30, 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 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

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 process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.

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Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.

Salary : $26 - $46