Job Title: Civil Design Engineer in Des Moines!

Job Description

The Civil Design Engineer will primarily be responsible for preparing plan sets, including drafting, designing, and storm water management for various projects. This role involves regular attendance at client meetings and the development of project designs and construction documents in Civil 3D. The candidate will also coordinate construction site inspections and observations, and oversee all aspects of design and development for commercial and residential site designs, athletic facility improvements, and other civil-related projects.

Responsibilities

• Prepare plan sets including drafting, designing, and storm water management for various projects.
• Regularly attend client meetings.
• Develop project designs and construction documents in Civil 3D.
• Coordinate construction site inspections and observations.
• Oversee all aspects of design and development for commercial and residential site designs, athletic facility improvements, and other civil-related projects.

Essential Skills

• Proficiency in Civil Engineering.
• Experience with Civil 3D and AutoCAD.
• Project Management skills.
• Knowledge of commercial design, land development, storm water, and site development.
• B.S. in Civil Engineering.
• EIT certification or ability to pursue certification.
• 1-4 years of consulting experience.
• 3 years of experience with AutoCAD & Civil 3D (schooling counts).

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Aspirations to take on a project manager role within 3-5 years.
• Ability to coordinate with other engineering disciplines simultaneously.

Work Environment

The position is based in a satellite office located in West Des Moines, with several offices throughout the Midwest. The candidate will work directly with the owner and share an open office room. The work environment is very quiet with little supervision, making self-starters with good communication skills essential. Occasionally, the candidate will assist with projects from other offices. The company has around 85-100 employees in the MN offices and aims to grow the IA office to 8-10 employees in the next couple of years. The company is nationally recognized from their MN branch and is looking to grow its IA office. The workplace offers a family environment, is 100% employee-owned with yearly contributions, and provides a flexible work-life balance. Professional development is encouraged through working alongside tenured project managers.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $75000.00 - $90000.00

• 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 fully onsite position in West Des Moines,IA.

Application Deadline

This position will be accepting applications until Jan 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.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are 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

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.

Salary : $75,000 - $90,000