Civil Designer – Land Development
Job Description
This role offers the opportunity to join a Planning, Development and Natural Resources team as a Civil Designer focused on land development projects. You will contribute to the planning and design of residential communities, retail centers, parks, educational facilities, industrial sites, manufacturing plants, and commercial developments that balance today’s needs with long-term sustainability. Working alongside a highly respected group of design professionals and a full-service surveying staff, you will help deliver effective, sustainable solutions for land planning, permitting, stormwater management, development, and land management needs. The position is ideal for a detail-oriented designer who wants to grow their technical skills, work on impactful community projects, and advance within a collaborative, multidisciplinary engineering environment.
Responsibilities
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Provide technical and design services in support of civil engineering and land development projects as part of a multidisciplinary project team.
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Produce design and construction drawings and specifications for site development, grading, drainage, stormwater management, and related civil works.
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Complete assigned design tasks within established budgets and schedules while maintaining high quality standards.
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Collaborate and communicate proactively with Project Managers, Engineers, and other design team members to complete work efficiently and resolve design issues.
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Lead the design and layout of engineering drawings, ensuring accuracy, clarity, and compliance with applicable standards and codes.
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Prepare and update drawings, sketches, and details as required to support project design and permitting.
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Assist in securing permits from appropriate governmental and regulatory agencies by preparing supporting documentation and responding to comments.
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Prepare quantity takeoffs and related information to support cost estimating and project budgeting.
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Use AutoCAD Civil 3D and related CAD tools to model sites, design grading, and generate plans, profiles, and cross-sections.
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Support land development, site development, stormwater, and drainage design tasks across a variety of project types and markets.
Essential Skills
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1–2+ years of experience in civil design and drafting, specifically supporting land development or site development projects.
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Vocational certificate or two-year degree in civil technology, or a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering.
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Proficiency with AutoCAD Civil 3D for civil design, drafting, grading, and plan production.
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Experience producing civil engineering drawings and layouts, including site plans, grading plans, drainage plans, and related details.
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Working knowledge of land development processes, including site development, stormwater, drainage, and grading concepts.
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Ability to complete design tasks on time and within budget while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail.
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Strong communication skills to coordinate effectively with project managers, engineers, and multidisciplinary team members.
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Ability to prepare quantities and basic takeoffs to support cost estimating.
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General understanding of permitting processes with governmental and regulatory agencies.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Newark, DE.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $35.00/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)
This is a fully onsite position in Newark,DE.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Jul 10, 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 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.
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 [email protected] for other accommodation options.
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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.
