Entry Level Civil. Environmental Engineer

Join our team to assist in the design of water, wastewater, and civil infrastructure systems. You will support pipeline hydraulics and mechanical piping layout work, draft and review civil drawings using AutoCAD, and conduct site visits to assist with field investigations. Collaborate closely with senior engineers and leadership, taking initiative and contributing across both technical and non-technical areas.

• Assist in designing water, wastewater, and civil infrastructure systems.
• Support pipeline hydraulics and mechanical piping layout work.
• Draft and review civil drawings using AutoCAD.
• Conduct site visits and assist with field investigations.
• Collaborate closely with senior engineers and leadership.
• Take initiative and contribute in both technical and non-technical areas.

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering.
• 1–5 years of experience, including internships.
• Interest in water/wastewater systems and public infrastructure.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD or willingness to learn quickly.
• Strong communication skills and a proactive mindset.

• Interest in water and wastewater systems and public infrastructure.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD or willingness to learn quickly.
• Strong communication skills and a proactive mindset.

The work environment is collaborative and dynamic, emphasizing hands-on experience and direct mentorship from senior civil engineers. You will be involved in both office-based design work and field investigations, providing balanced exposure to a variety of civil and environmental engineering projects. The dress code is business casual, and some flexibility in hours may be required to accommodate project demands.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Carlsbad, CA.

The pay range for this position is $70000.00 - $115000.00/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)

This is a fully onsite position in Carlsbad,CA.

This position is anticipated to close on Apr 6, 2026.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I is embedded into our culture through:

• Hiring diverse talent
• Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
• Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
• Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

Actalent is an equal opportunity employer.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services. For more than 40 years, we’ve helped visionary companies advance their goals. Headquartered in the United States, our teams span 150 offices across North America, EMEA, and APAC—with four delivery centers in India led by 1,000 extraordinary employees who connect their passion with purpose every day.

Our Bangalore, Hyderabad, Pune, and Chennai delivery centers are hubs of engineering expertise, with core capabilities in mechanical and electrical engineering, systems and software, and manufacturing engineering. Our teams deliver work across multiple industries including transportation, consumer and industrial products, and life sciences. We serve more than 4,500 clients, including many Fortune 500 brands. Learn more about how we can work together at actalentservices.com.

Salary : $70,000 - $115,000