Location: Robbinsville, NJ
Company Description: ACT Engineers is an award-winning civil, environmental, surveying, and landscape architecture firm serving public and private clients since 1991. Recent honors include the NJ Alliance for Action Distinguished Engineering Award (2024, 2026) and the American Shore and Beach Preservation Association’s Project of the Year (2025). At 30 employees, we’re structured so interns work directly with licensed engineers on live projects.
The Opportunity: This role offers direct exposure to technically challenging projects under the guidance of experienced engineers. We have deep expertise in land use planning and site development, alongside an established, award-winning coastal and shoreline resiliency practice. You’ll get real exposure to both.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Prepare project proposals, including technical scopes of work and fee estimates
- Lead design and manage multiple civil engineering projects, including budgets, timelines, and staff
- Direct site engineering, stormwater management, utility, and wastewater design
- Develop stormwater management designs that comply with state and local stormwater standards, guidelines, and ordinances
- Apply Civil 3D for design oversight and drawing development
- Manage preparation of construction plans, specifications, and technical reports
- Oversee land use entitlement applications and agency submittals
- Navigate land use and coastal permitting across the mid-Atlantic region and maintain and apply current knowledge of design criteria and regulatory requirements
- Contribute to coastal resiliency design work as opportunities arise
- Prepare and manage construction bid documents and provide construction inspection oversight
- Serve as primary point of contact for clients by managing project communications, leading project meetings, responding to technical questions, and adapting projects to fit client needs
- Represent ACT and clients before municipal boards, agencies, and industry events
- Provide mentorship to junior staff engineers, CAD Technicians, and interns.
- Occasional travel to project sites and meetings
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering
- 5-10 years’ experience in civil/land development and/or coastal resilience
- Engineer in Training (EIT) designation required; Professional Engineer (PE) license in NJ preferred, with PA and other state licensure a plus.
- Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Must be organized, motivated, and reliable
- Must be able to meet deadlines without close supervision while using sound engineering judgment and problem solving to identify practical and cost-effective solutions to complex problems
- Must be willing to work overtime on a limited basis to meet client needs
- Must have a valid driver’s license
- Must be able to obtain government clearance
- Must be able to pass drug and alcohol tests
Benefits: ACT Engineers offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision insurance, life insurance, long-term disability coverage, paid time off, and a 401(k) retirement plan
ACT Engineers is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are based on qualifications and merit, without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital or civil union status, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
**How to Apply**
Send your resume and a brief cover letter to info@actengineers.com.
