Civil Engineering

Job Description

Job Title: Project Engineer – Civil Site DevelopmentAbout the Role

This is an exciting opportunity for a Project Engineer to join a growing Civil Site Development team and play a key role in the design and delivery of diverse land development projects. Working closely with a Project Manager and a multidisciplinary team, you’ll support projects ranging from mixed use and multi family developments to commercial, government, and healthcare facilities.

This role offers a clear and accelerated career path into project management and client development, backed by a strong company culture, consistent project workload, and competitive benefits. The position can be based in Columbus, Cincinnati, Cleveland, or Akron.Key Responsibilities

Assist with the management and delivery of complex civil and site development projects, ensuring quality, schedule, and budget goals are met.

Support the Project Manager and coordinate with internal team members throughout all phases of project execution.

Design site layouts for commercial, residential, mixed use, and land development projects.

Perform grading and drainage design for site and land development.

Develop utility layouts and coordinate site utility design.

Prepare and support permitting efforts for commercial and residential developments.

Contribute to roadway design and related site civil engineering tasks as needed.

Communicate effectively with internal staff and clients to clarify requirements, resolve issues, and provide project updates.

Assist with project proposals, including technical input and scope development.

Participate in client presentations and project interviews when required.

Demonstrate leadership on assigned tasks, mentor junior staff as appropriate, and support a collaborative team environment.Required Skills & Experience

Bachelor of Science (BS) in Civil Engineering.

Engineer in Training (EIT) certification required.

Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred.

Approximately 5+ years of land development project management experience preferred.

Hands on experience designing site layouts, grading, drainage, utilities, and permitting for civil/site development projects.

Proficiency in civil engineering design for land and site development.

Experience using Civil 3D for site and land development design.

Strong project management skills applied to civil engineering projects.

Effective leadership and task coordination abilities.

Strong written and verbal communication skills for working with internal teams and clients.Additional Qualifications (Preferred)

Experience with roadway design and related site civil tasks.

Experience in both private and public sector projects, including mixed use, multi family, subdivision, commercial, government, and healthcare developments.

Professional Engineer (PE) license or active pursuit of licensure.

Comfort participating in project proposals and client presentations.

Interest in career growth into project management and client development roles.

Commitment to ongoing professional development, including professional organizations and continuing education.Work Environment & Benefits

Primarily office based role with the option to work remotely one day per week once established.

Collaborative team environment using modern design tools, including Civil 3D.

Exposure to both private and public sector projects.

Occasional site visits to support design coordination.

Supportive company culture that values flexibility and professional growth.

Competitive benefits package including:

401(k) retirement plan

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Tuition reimbursement

Paid professional duesJob Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Columbus, OH.Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $80000.00 - $110000.00/yr.

Healthcare, dental, and vision coverage Prescription plan Voluntary life insurance Accidental death and dismemberment insurance Long-term disability plan FSA/HSA Six weeks paid maternity leave Health + Wellness On-site fitness center (HQ only) Gym membership reimbursements Healthpoint program Corporate wellness plan Retirement 401(k) retirement savings plan Social events Overtime paid Professional dues paid Flextime schedulesWorkplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Columbus,OH.Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on May 5, 2026.Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I is embedded into our culture through:

Hiring diverse talent

Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection

Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes

Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

Actalent is an equal opportunity employer.About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services. For more than 40 years, we’ve helped visionary companies advance their goals. Headquartered in the United States, our teams span 150 offices across North America, EMEA, and APAC—with four delivery centers in India led by 1,000+ extraordinary employees who connect their passion with purpose every day.

Our Bangalore, Hyderabad, Pune, and Chennai delivery centers are hubs of engineering expertise, with core capabilities in mechanical and electrical engineering, systems and software, and manufacturing engineering. Our teams deliver work across multiple industries including transportation, consumer and industrial products, and life sciences. We serve more than 4,500 clients, including many Fortune 500 brands. Learn more about how we can work together at actalentservices.com.

Full-time