Civil Design Engineer *DEP Experience*

Job Title: Civil Engineer Job Description We are seeking a Design Engineer with expertise in drainage, stormwater, and sewer infrastructure design. The successful candidate will support a growing portfolio of waterfront and municipal projects throughout NYC. This role is pivotal in planning, modeling, and designing storm drainage and sanitary sewer systems while aiding in permitting efforts and regulatory coordination for projects in environmentally sensitive and coastal areas. This position is ideal for an Engineer-in-Training (EIT) actively pursuing Professional Engineer (PE) licensure or an experienced PE familiar with NYC DEP-focused infrastructure projects. Responsibilities Design and prepare plans for storm drainage, sanitary sewer, and combined sewer infrastructure projects. Perform hydrologic and hydraulic (H&H) analyses and modeling for drainage and stormwater management systems. Develop drainage reports, calculations, and technical design documentation. Support waterfront and coastal infrastructure projects involving drainage conveyance, outfalls, and resiliency considerations. Coordinate and assist with permitting efforts involving local, state, and federal agencies. Evaluate site constraints related to wetlands, coastal zones, floodplains, and environmentally sensitive areas. Collaborate with project managers, environmental scientists, surveyors, and permitting specialists throughout project delivery. Prepare engineering studies, construction documents, specifications, and cost estimates. Coordinate with clients, regulatory agencies, and multidisciplinary project teams. Essential Skills 5-8 years of experience in water resources, drainage, sewer, and water infrastructure. Proficiency in AutoCAD/Civil 3D, Hydrocad, and Stormcad. Experience with drainage design, sewage design, waterfront, and permitting. Ability to write drainage reports, modeling summaries, and feasibility studies. Experience with NYC DEP-focused infrastructure projects, SWPPP, combined sewer overflow mitigation, EPA SWMM, green infrastructure, and project management. Additional Skills & Qualifications Professional Engineer (PE) license or ability to obtain licensure. Experience with waterfront infrastructure, outfall design, coastal resiliency, or shoreline projects. Experience coordinating with agencies such as NYC DEP, NYSDEC, USACE, and local municipalities. Work Environment Enjoy a supportive work culture with study groups preparing for licensure. Benefit from a hybrid schedule, with 3 days in-office and 2 days remote, offering flexibility with start and end times. Join a growing office and team, participating in social and industry events. A comprehensive benefits package is offered, including 401K matching with immediate vesting and PE licensure support. Job Type & Location This is a Permanent position based out of New York, NY. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $90000.00 - $130000.00/yr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors. Full benefits package including health, dental, vision, 401k and more Workplace Type This is a hybrid position in New York,NY. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Sep 4, 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. San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. 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