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Job Title: Civil 3D Designer / Civil Drafter

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Civil 3D Designer to support civil site development and stormwater management projects. In this role, you will prepare detailed construction documents with a strong focus on grading and drainage design for a variety of civil and building projects, including retail petroleum sites, gas stations, marina fueling facilities, and above- and below-ground petroleum storage systems. Depending on your experience and interests, you may also contribute to stormwater modeling using industry-standard software. You will join a small, collaborative team that manages the full design and permitting process, offering the opportunity to work on projects from concept through construction.

Responsibilities

• Develop detailed civil construction drawings and plans for civil site development projects, including grading, drainage, and utility layouts.
• Produce accurate grading and drainage designs that support stormwater management and site functionality.
• Support the full design and permitting process for civil and building projects related to retail petroleum facilities, gas stations, marina fueling sites, and above- and below-ground petroleum tanks.
• Prepare and update civil site plans using AutoCAD and Civil 3D, ensuring all drawings meet project specifications and applicable standards.
• Interpret survey data, topographic information, and engineering calculations to create accurate and constructible site designs.
• Collaborate with civil engineers, structural designers, architectural drafters, and permitting staff to coordinate design details and resolve design issues.
• Assist with stormwater modeling using software such as ICPR, POND, HydroCAD, or similar tools, depending on experience and project needs.
• Develop and refine land development and civil engineering design details, including site grading, drainage, and stormwater systems.
• Review drawings and designs for accuracy, completeness, and consistency with project requirements and regulatory guidelines.
• Manage drafting tasks to meet project deadlines, maintaining strong attention to detail and quality in all deliverables.
• Support permitting documentation by providing accurate plans and design information for submittals.
• Participate in internal design reviews and incorporate feedback into revised plans and models.

Essential Skills

• Minimum of 3+ years of experience in civil site development or civil/site drafting.
• Advanced proficiency in AutoCAD and Civil 3D for civil site design and drafting.
• Experience in grading design and the preparation of grading plans.
• Experience in drainage design and the preparation of drainage plans.
• Working knowledge of stormwater modeling software such as ICPR, POND, HydroCAD, or similar tools.
• Ability to interpret survey data, topographic information, and engineering calculations for use in civil design.
• Experience in land development and civil engineering design for site development projects.
• Demonstrated civil drafting and civil CAD skills for producing construction documents.
• Ability to meet deadlines while maintaining strong attention to detail and design accuracy.
• Effective collaboration skills to work closely with engineers, drafters, and permitting staff.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with retail petroleum and fueling facilities such as gas stations, airports, fleet fueling sites, and truck stops.
• Familiarity with underground fuel storage systems and associated site constraints.
• Experience with Florida land development or stormwater permitting processes.
• Experience in civil engineering, civil design, or civil engineering design is beneficial.
• Exposure to both civil and building-related design work, particularly for fueling and petroleum-related facilities.
• Interest in supporting stormwater modeling and expanding expertise with tools such as ICPR, POND, HydroCAD, or similar software.
• Ability to thrive in a smaller-office environment with direct interaction across engineering, construction, and environmental disciplines.

Work Environment

The role is based in a small, established office in South Florida that has been operating since 1995. The main office is located in Lakeland and includes three primary departments: engineering, construction, and environmental, with a total staff of approximately 15–20 people. The local office you will join consists of about eight team members, including civil and structural design professionals, architectural drafters, a permitting technician, a traffic engineer, a civil professional engineer, and administrative support. You will work closely with this tight-knit group, benefiting from short decision-making chains and minimal bureaucracy compared to larger organizations. The position is full-time, in-office, Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with some flexibility when needed. The environment emphasizes collaboration, professional growth, and exposure to the full project lifecycle. The company offers a strong profit-sharing culture, including employer contributions to a 401(k) plan regardless of employee contributions, as well as performance-based bonuses and profit-sharing contributions as a percentage of salary, making the total compensation package highly competitive for a small firm.

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

The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $35.00/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 Deerfield Beach,FL.

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 31, 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.

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