Civil Design Engineer

$34 - $38/Yr

Actalent - Hamden, CT

Full-time - Entry Level

Hybrid - Hamden, CT

Administrative and Support Services

About the position

We are seeking a Site/Civil Engineer to join our collaborative team in New Haven. This individual will play a key role in the planning, design, and permitting of civil engineering, land development, and infrastructure projects. You will gain experience in site/civil engineering design for mixed-use developments, shopping centers, residential, higher education, federal, and other exciting land development projects in a continuous learning environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the preparation and modification of engineering documents including reports, specifications, plans, construction schedules, cost estimates, and design plans using engineering and design software (AutoCAD, Civil 3D, etc.).
• Analyze reports, maps, drawings, engineering plans, tests, and aerial photographs to assess soil composition, terrain, hydrological characteristics, and topographical and geologic data and their impact on project planning and design.
• Collaborate with team members on project tasks and assignments.
• Perform other job duties as requested.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering.
• EIT certification; PE certification preferred.
• 3+ years of relevant professional experience in site/civil design including site planning, grading, stormwater management, drainage, and soil erosion.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and Civil 3D.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail with excellent analytical, multitasking, and judgment capabilities.
• Ability to follow directions and work in a collaborative team environment.

Nice-to-haves

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering with a 3.0 GPA or higher.
• Internship or 1-2 years of experience in Site Civil Engineering (Storm water, Utilities, Drainage, Soils, Grading, Land Development, Infrastructure, Site Planning).
• Experience with commercial, industrial, shopping centers, residential, higher education, federal projects.
• Familiarity with local, state, and federal land use permitting.
• Experience in report writing.
• E.I.T or FE Exam scheduled.
• Coming from a multi-disciplined experience is a plus.

Benefits

• 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)