• Civil Designer

    Actalent (Rochester Hills, MI)


    Job Title: Civil DesignerJob Description

     

    As a Civil Designer, you will perform detailed calculations, quantity take-offs, and other design details on commercial, residential, and educational projects for independent clients and architects. Primarily, you will be involved in K-12 projects, which comprise 80% of the work, though you will also engage in private sector projects, mainly commercial. You will work within the AutoCAD platform to produce construction documents and use Civil 3D for design tasks. While primarily office-based, occasional site visits for planning meetings and drawing reviews may be required.

    Responsibilities

    + Perform detailed calculations and quantity take-offs.

    + Prepare design details for commercial, residential, and educational projects.

    + Work predominantly on K-12 projects, with some commercial sector involvement.

    + Use AutoCAD and Civil 3D to produce construction documents.

    + Conduct site visits for planning meetings and drawing reviews as needed.

    + Act as a mid-level professional between junior production staff and project managers.

    + Handle projects independently with minimal oversight.

    + Delegate tasks to junior staff effectively.

    Essential Skills

    + 4+ years of experience in AutoCAD and Civil 3D design.

    + Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Word and Excel.

    + Experience in grading, surfacing, and sanitary/sewer design projects.

    + Site/Land Development project experience.

    + Strong Civil 3D design skills.

    Additional Skills & Qualifications

    + Experience with K-12 projects is a bonus.

    + Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering is advantageous.

    Work Environment

    The role offers a flexible work environment with core hours from 8 am to 4 pm, Monday through Friday. The position is primarily office-based, with the possibility of a hybrid setup allowing for two remote days per week, requiring three days in the office. Average working hours are between 45-50 hours per week, but working over 40 hours is not mandatory. The company values a team-focused culture with numerous team-building activities and offers annual discretionary bonuses. Benefits include 8 paid holidays and 2-3 weeks of vacation, depending on current offerings.

     

    Job Type & Location

     

    This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Rochester Hills, MI.

    Pay and Benefits

    The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $42.00/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 Rochester Hills,MI.

     

    Application Deadline

     

    This position is anticipated to close on Nov 21, 2025.

    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 due to a disability, please email [email protected] (%[email protected]) for other accommodation options.