New York
Job DescriptionJob Title: Civil Engineer – Transportation Design Please book a time to meet with me: Job Description This role leads and supports the design of transportation infrastructure projects, including roadways, highways, intersections, and related civil infrastructure. The Civil Engineer prepares and reviews engineering drawings, plans, specifications, and cost estimates while ensuring compliance with applicable codes, standards, and agency requirements. The position actively collaborates with clients, public agencies, and multidisciplinary project teams, and provides technical mentorship to junior engineers and designers on complex transportation design assignments. Responsibilities • Lead and support the design of transportation infrastructure projects, including roadways, highways, intersections, and associated civil infrastructure., • Prepare and review detailed engineering drawings, plans, specifications, and cost estimates for transportation projects., • Utilize AutoCAD, Civil 3D, MicroStation, and OpenRoads to perform design and drafting tasks efficiently and accurately., • Coordinate closely with clients, public agencies, and multidisciplinary project teams to ensure alignment on project scope, design intent, and deliverables., • Mentor and provide technical guidance to junior engineers and designers, supporting their professional development and ensuring high-quality work products., • Ensure all designs comply with applicable codes, standards, and agency requirements, including those of NYCDOT, NYSDOT, and other relevant public agencies., • Support project management efforts, including tracking and maintaining project schedules, budgets, and deliverables., • Contribute to quality control and quality assurance processes by reviewing design documents and addressing technical issues promptly., • Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or a related field., • 7+ years of civil transportation design experience., • Proficiency in Civil 3D for roadway and transportation design., • Proficiency in AutoCAD for engineering design and drafting., • Proficiency in MicroStation for transportation infrastructure design., • Experience with OpenRoads for advanced roadway and corridor modeling., • Strong background in civil engineering and transportation design principles., • Ability to ensure compliance with NYCDOT, NYSDOT, and other public agency standards and requirements., • Project management experience, including working with schedules, budgets, and deliverables., • EIT certification as a foundation for professional licensure., • Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) credential as a strong asset for higher-level responsibilities., • Demonstrated ability to mentor and guide junior engineers and designers., • Strong communication and collaboration skills for working with clients, agencies, and multidisciplinary teams., • Proven ability to work on major infrastructure projects and manage multiple priorities. You will work as part of a collaborative team supporting the design of transportation projects throughout the Northeast. The environment combines the resources of a larger firm with the close-knit feel of a smaller organization, offering direct access to senior leadership and open communication across all levels. You will regularly use design technologies such as AutoCAD, Civil 3D, MicroStation, and OpenRoads to deliver complex transportation projects. The organization offers generous benefits, including a strong 401(k) match, paid time off, travel reimbursement, and performance-based bonuses, which have been consistently awarded for many years. Standard time-off packages typically include vacation, sick time, and holidays, with ongoing evaluation of benefits to remain competitive and provide employees with robust support and resources. The culture emphasizes growth, recognizing and rewarding initiative and high performance, and providing opportunities for engineers to advance as far as their ambition and results will take them. Job Type & Location This is a Permanent position based out of New York, NY. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $130000.00 - $135000.00/yr. Collaborative and growth-oriented work culture Opportunity to work on high-impact transportation projects in NYC Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package 401K Medical, Dental, Vision Workplace Type This is a fully onsite position in New York,NY. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Apr 24, 2026. Diversity, Equity & Inclusion At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. 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