Remote Civil 3D Designer

Job Title: Remote Civil 3D Designer (Must Live in Florida)

Job Description

This is an exciting opportunity for a talented civil designer to join a dynamic Water Resources Group. The role involves working on a wide range of civil engineering and water resources projects, with a focus on environmental restoration. The position offers the flexibility to design and build impactful solutions for ecosystems, watersheds, and communities. This role is based in Florida and can be situated in Tampa, West Palm Beach, or fully remote within the state.

Responsibilities

• Focus on large environmental restoration projects involving embankment systems, levees, reservoirs, pump stations, stream channel restoration, wetland and lake restoration, watershed issues, and stormwater collection systems.
• Prepare design drawings using Civil 3D software.
• Perform additional duties based on qualifications and interests, including client communication, generating business opportunities, managing subconsultants/staff, and water modeling.

Essential Skills

• Expert level proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D.
• Experience with large earthwork projects.
• Experience with alignments, corridors, and sheet set manager.
• 7 years of AutoCAD Civil 3D drafting experience.
• Ability to create and manipulate surfaces and corridors using Civil 3D.
• Proficiency with sheet set manager.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with linear earthwork projects (e.g., levees).
• Experience working with the South Florida Water Management District is a plus.
• Training and experience in standard hydraulic modeling software (e.g., HEC-RAS, SWMM, ICPR, GEOSLOPE) is a plus.
• Experience with InfraWorks, GIS, and hydrologic data analysis software preferred.
• Capability to develop comprehensive design and bid packages, including drawings, specifications, and cost estimates.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Self-motivated and able to work independently as well as in a team.
• High level of personal integrity and work ethic.
• Passion for delivering exceptional work and responsive service to clients.

Work Environment

The position is remote, with preference for candidates located near Tampa, Tallahassee, West Palm Beach, or Orlando offices. The organization is a leading provider of engineering, consulting, and program management services, enhancing infrastructure and environment throughout Florida. The role offers the opportunity to work on significant projects, such as the restoration of the Florida Everglades, and supports career growth, including the potential to become a CAD manager.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Riverview, FL.

The pay range for this position is $34.00 - $45.00/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 remote position.

This position is anticipated to close on Feb 3, 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.

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 - $45