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Job Title: Civil Engineer

Job Description

We are seeking a talented Civil Engineer to join our municipal team. The role involves engaging in all project phases from design to municipal approval, providing technical expertise and support. You will collaborate with the project manager and design team, create site plans, and develop plan sets using Civil 3D and AutoCAD. The focus is primarily on private land development projects, with potential involvement in municipal and land development projects. Some fieldwork, including inspection tasks around Arbor, may also be required.

Responsibilities

• Perform a variety of civil, environmental, and transportation engineering tasks under close supervision.
• Engage in site planning, surveying, and landscape architecture tasks.
• Utilize computer and engineering software such as AutoCAD and Civil 3D.
• Design project portions under supervision.
• Assist in field surveying and construction observation.
• Conduct literature research and compile quantity estimates.
• Draft reports necessary for project permits.
• Attend meetings with the project engineer.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Essential Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering.
• 1-3 years of experience in an office-based Civil Design role, including co-op/internship.
• Proficiency in Civil 3D, with experience from an internship, co-op, or class project.
• Knowledge of Land Development/Site Development or Municipal projects.
• Possession of EIT certification or enrollment for the exam.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience in municipal engineering.
• Familiarity with site development processes.
• Strong collaborative and communication skills.

Work Environment

Our office is small, team-oriented, and collaborative, comprising 40-45 employees. We offer a casual environment with core hours from Monday to Friday, 8 am to 4 pm, but maintain flexible working hours. The position offers local travel to job sites as needed, with an option for remote work 3-4 days per week after an initial 4-6 week training period. This role provides excellent growth and advancement opportunities, particularly into project management. The team is energetic, and values leadership. Hourly pay with overtime opportunities is available, and the environment is conducive to professional development and success.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Ann Arbor, MI.

The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $43.00/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 Ann Arbor,MI.

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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