Civil Design Engineer

Company: Actalent
Location: Des Moines
Posted on: February 18, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description Job Title: Civil Design Engineer Job Description As a Civil Design Engineer, you will participate in project meetings and communicate technical information related to your assigned work. You will be responsible for developing full project, system, or component designs for construction and engineering efforts. Additionally, you will coordinate and manage detailed tasks required to deliver engineering services, prepare scopes of work, cost estimates, and schedules for various assignments, and produce comprehensive project documentation and deliverables. Responsibilities Engage with clients, contractors, regulatory agencies, and stakeholders throughout project execution. Conduct technical evaluations or testing activities and interpret the data to support engineering decisions. Identify issues, evaluate alternatives, and implement solutions to engineering and construction challenges. Assist with preparing proposals and supporting materials required to pursue new work or project funding. Work under broad direction while seeking guidance for unique, complex, or conflicting design and technical issues. Apply foundational civil engineering principles, standards, and methodologies to support construction projects. Essential Skills Proficiency in Civil Design and Civil 3D. Experience with transportation design and familiarity with tools such as OpenRoads and MicroStation. Additional Skills & Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering. Minimum of two years of relevant experience. Active EIT certification. Strong motivation and problem-solving abilities. Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal. Ability to produce high-quality technical and analytical writing. Able to work independently with a strong sense of responsibility and urgency. Work Environment This role is based in an office with occasional field visits, primarily located onsite in Urbandale or Cedar Rapids. The work environment offers opportunities for growth, potentially leading to advanced-level management roles. Entry-level candidates will have the opportunity to be trained and earn specific certifications, enhancing their skills to become local leaders in the project. Job Type & Location This is a Permanent position based out of Des Moines, IA. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $80000.00 - $95000.00/yr. Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance Life, AD&D, short-term, and long-term disability Vacation and Sick Leave Flexible Spending Account (FSA) Paid Parental Leave Paid Volunteer Time Off Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP) 401k Employer Match Workplace Type This is a fully onsite position in Des Moines,IA. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Feb 21, 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 due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.

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