Entry Level Design Engineer Jobs in Summit, NJ (NOW HIRING)

Are you a recent Civil Engineering graduate looking to gain hands-on design experience, or an early-career engineer ready to take the next step? We are actively seeking motivated Civil Engineers to join our growing team in Brooklyn, NY. This is an excellent opportunity to work alongside experienced engineers on meaningful infrastructure and land development projects that help shape communities throughout New York City.

Whether you're a new graduate eager to apply what you've learned in school or have a year or two of experience, we'd love to hear from you.

As a Civil Engineer, you'll work with project managers and senior engineers to develop design solutions for a variety of municipal and private development projects. Responsibilities include:

• Assist with civil design for roadway geometrics, grading, drainage, and stormwater management systems
• Prepare engineering plans, drawings, and technical documents using AutoCAD
• Contribute to site development and utility layout designs
• Support permitting and coordination efforts with municipalities, agencies, and clients
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to deliver high-quality engineering projects
• Gain exposure to projects that improve transportation, infrastructure, and community development throughout the NYC region

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering
• Familiarity with AutoCAD through coursework, internships, co-ops, or professional experience
• Strong interest in civil/site design, transportation, or infrastructure projects
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills

• Internship, co-op, or professional experience in civil engineering design
• Engineer in Training (EIT) certification or ability to obtain it
• Experience with Civil 3D (not required—we're happy to provide training)

• Excellent opportunity for recent graduates to receive mentorship from experienced engineers
• Hands-on training and professional development opportunities
• Learn Civil 3D and expand your technical skillset
• Work on impactful infrastructure and site development projects throughout New York City
• Collaborative and supportive team environment
• Opportunities to pursue additional certifications and career advancement
• Join a diverse and innovative organization recognized as both a Women's Business Enterprise (WBE) and Small Business Enterprise (SBE)

• Office located in Industry City, Brooklyn
• Monday-Friday schedule, 9:00 AM-5:00 PM
• Primarily office-based design role
• Collaborative team-focused culture with strong mentorship and growth opportunities

This is a Permanent position based out of Brooklyn, NY.

The pay range for this position is $75000.00 - $100000.00/yr.

Health & Wellness Medical insurance with employer contribution Optional dental and vision coverage Pre‑tax health savings or flexible spending options Paid Time Off Paid vacation days Paid sick leave Paid company holidays Flexible personal days Retirement & Financial Benefits 401(k) retirement plan (with employer match, if applicable) Professional liability coverage provided Reimbursement for professional memberships (ASCE, etc.) Professional Development EIT/PE exam fee reimbursement Continuing education assistance Support for technical training, certifications, and seminars Work Environment & Culture Small, collaborative team environment Direct mentorship from senior engineers and leadership Exposure to both private and public‑sector projects Growth opportunities due to firm size and diversified workload Additional Perks Flexible work hours depending on project needs Opportunities for field experience and site visits Career advancement pathways as the firm continues to grow

This is a fully onsite position in Brooklyn,NY.

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 17, 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.

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