Civil Project Engineer

Overview

Job Title: Civil Project Engineer

As a Civil Project Engineer, you will provide crucial engineering support and expertise during the construction phases of projects. Your role includes interpreting designs, adjusting them to mitigate construction delays, and ensuring compliance with design engineering requirements through reviews and field inspections.

• Provide construction site engineering support during project phases to interpret and adjust designs.
• Review design drawings/specifications and perform daily field inspections to ensure compliance.
• Support construction/engineering for required project submittals for approval.
• Prepare construction-related reports based on job site inspections.
• Communicate daily with construction and design teams to resolve problems and issues.
• Assist in developing, updating, and monitoring planning and project schedule.
• Perform engineering tasks using standard engineering techniques, procedures, and criteria.
• Interpret plans and specifications to support construction.
• Prepare miscellaneous reports for project management to support necessary submittals and designs.
• Coordinate subcontractors  activities.
• Document and distribute all design changes and field modifications in collaboration with subcontractors.
• Work with design engineering to resolve issues.

• Bachelor of Science degree in Civil/Structural Engineering from an accredited college or university.
• Minimum 7 years of relevant experience in structural engineering.
• 3+ years of experience as a Construction Project Engineer supporting civil/structural projects.
• Experience with on-site structural installations of heavy foundations and steel structures.
• Proficiency in RFI, Change Order, Submittal, and Subcontractor Management.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience with industry standard engineering software such as STAAD Pro and Math Cad.

• Experience with construction standards, concepts, principles, processes, and approaches for timely resolution on design issues.
• Ability to obtain unescorted access to a nuclear power plant.

This is an on-site role at a nuclear project site. You will work closely with both construction and home office teams to expedite requests for information during construction to minimize schedule impacts. The company offers a significant growth opportunity with new projects, a robust team of engineers at entry and mid-level, and a supportive environment. The role includes benefits such as PTO.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Aiken, SC.

The pay range for this position is $36.05 - $46.00/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)

Workplace Type:
This is a fully onsite position in Aiken, SC.
Final date to receive applications:
This position is anticipated to close on Feb 6, 2026.

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.

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