Civil Engineer - Open To Entry Level

Actalent • Plainville, CT • 3h ago

Civil Engineer (Entry-Level / Recent Graduates Welcome)Launch Your Career in Civil Engineering

Are you a new graduate or early-career civil engineer ready to make an impact? Join our team and gain hands-on experience working on exciting land development and site development projects. In this role, you'll collaborate with experienced engineers, build your technical skillset, and grow into a key contributor on meaningful projects.

This is an excellent opportunity for entry-level candidates or recent graduates looking to develop real-world engineering experience in a supportive, team-driven environment.

What You'll Do

Contribute to the design of land and site development projects, with increasing independence as your skills grow

Perform engineering calculations and analyses to support project design decisions

Assist in preparing site plans, reports, and permit documentation

Use tools like AutoCAD, Civil 3D, and hydrologic modeling software to solve design challenges related to grading, drainage, utilities, and stormwater

Work closely with drafters to translate concepts into detailed technical drawings

Research applicable codes, standards, and design options, and summarize findings clearly

Support project managers with task tracking, budgeting, and coordination

Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team and actively incorporate feedback into your work

Take on increasing responsibility and ownership of design tasks as you develop professionally

What We're Looking For

Education & Experience

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Open to recent graduates and candidates with 0-3 years of experience

Exposure to land development or site development is a plus, but not required

Technical Skills

Familiarity with AutoCAD and/or Civil 3D

Understanding of grading, drainage, utilities, and stormwater design

Ability to perform basic engineering calculations and apply engineering principles

Additional Qualifications (Nice to Have)

FE Exam passed or EIT certification

Experience with HydroCAD, StormCAD, or similar tools

Interest in pursuing Professional Engineer (PE) licensure

Core Competencies

Strong attention to detail

Effective communication and teamwork skills

Eagerness to learn, grow, and take on new challenges

Why Join Us?

Career Growth: Structured mentorship and hands-on learning opportunities

Supportive Team: Work alongside experienced engineers who are invested in your success

Skill Development: Exposure to real projects and industry-standard tools

Flexible Work Model: Hybrid schedule (3 days in-office, 2 remote)

Collaborative Environment: A culture that encourages learning, innovation, and professional advancement

Work Environment

This hybrid role is based out of our Plainville or Poughkeepsie office, where you'll collaborate with engineers, drafters, and project managers in a professional, team-oriented setting. You'll spend time working with advanced design software while contributing to projects that shape communities.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Plainville, CT.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $31.65 - $40.00/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)

Workplace Type

This is a hybrid position in Plainville,CT.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on May 29, 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 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

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.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.

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