• Land Development Designer

    Actalent (Raleigh, NC)


    Job Title: Land Development Designer – Civil Engineering

    Shape the Future of Communities with Us

    Are you a passionate civil engineer who wants to see your designs come to life? Join our dynamic team in Raleigh, where innovation meets collaboration. We specialize in creating vibrant residential neighborhoods and light commercial developments—and we’re looking for a creative, detail-oriented designer to help transform ideas into reality.

    What You’ll Do

    As a Land Development Designer, you’ll play a key role in turning raw land into thriving communities. Your responsibilities will include:

     

    + Design Excellence: Prepare detailed construction documents for civil infrastructure—site plans, profiles, erosion control, stormwater systems, and more.

    + Utility Layouts: Design underground utilities including chilled/hot water, steam, power systems, domestic water, and sanitary sewer.

    + Site Development: Develop layouts for large-scale mechanical and electrical systems, grading, and stormwater management.

    + Collaboration: Work closely with civil, structural, mechanical, and electrical engineers to deliver integrated solutions.

    + Technology-Driven Design: Use AutoCAD Civil 3D to bring your concepts to life.

    + Field Engagement: Conduct site visits to assess conditions and monitor construction progress.

    + Project Support: Assist with due diligence, research, design development, and project submittals.

    + Communication: Prepare clear, compelling design reports and act as a liaison between design staff and Project Managers.

    What You Bring

    + Proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D.

    + Solid experience in land and site development.

    + Strong understanding of grading, stormwater management, and subdivision design.

    + BS in Civil Engineering from an accredited institution.

    + 3+ years of hands-on experience in civil site design and project coordination.

    + Expertise in water/sewer mains, mass grading, roadway design, erosion control, and storm drainage.

    + Familiarity with surveying principles, construction techniques, and regulatory requirements.

    + PE or EIT certification (or actively working toward it).

    Why You’ll Love Working Here

    + Location: Conveniently located near Crabtree Mall in Raleigh, NC.

    + Collaborative Culture: Work alongside talented engineers, architects, and construction professionals in a creative, team-oriented environment.

    + Impactful Work: Be part of projects that shape communities and improve lives.

    + Professional Growth: Opportunities for mentorship, training, and advancement.

    Job Type

    + Permanent, Full-Time

    + Location: Raleigh, NC

     

    Job Type & Location

     

    This is a Permanent position based out of Raleigh, NC.

    Pay and Benefits

    The pay range for this position is $80000.00 - $100000.00/yr.

     

    We are a comprehensive engineering and consulting firm based in Raleigh, seeking an established Land Surveying Project Manager. Our firm has a rich heritage and long-standing reputation for providing exceptional engineering, design, and surveying services dating back to the 1950s. We offer services in structural, geo-structural, and civil engineering; surveying and mapping; and site planning and landscape architecture. This position offers high growth potential and the opportunity to take on additional responsibilities within our growing firm.

     

    Workplace Type

     

    This is a hybrid position in Raleigh,NC.

     

    Application Deadline

     

    This position is anticipated to close on Nov 28, 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.