Civil Design Engineer

Tait & Associates, Inc.•Santa Ana, CA
•$60,000 - $80,000

About The Position

TAIT is seeking a Civil Design Engineer to support land-development projects from preliminary layout through final plan production. The role involves grading, drainage analysis, street design and widening, and water, sewer, and storm-drain systems. Day-to-day work includes Civil 3D modeling, earthwork calculations, and preparing SWMPs, drainage studies, and utility reports with an experienced engineering team.

Requirements

  • B.S. in Civil Engineering.
  • One to three years of experience in the civil engineering field; entry-level candidates are also considered.
  • Proficiency in AutoCAD 2009 or newer, Civil 3D, and Hydrology Hydraulics software.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Nice To Haves

  • E.I.T. certification is preferred.
  • Experience with commercial-retail projects is a plus.

Responsibilities

  • Transform initial rough product design information into working construction documents using AutoCAD.
  • Use AutoCAD to establish horizontal and vertical alignments, profiles, and cross sections, and perform earthwork calculations.
  • Use AutoCAD and Civil 3D to prepare plans for drainage, precise grading, water, sewer, storm drain, street improvements, and site planning for land-development projects.
  • Prepare engineering drawings to specified standards.
  • Design basic construction documents and prepare special exhibits and constraint maps using field data and engineering research.

Benefits

  • Medical insurance options, including PPO and HDHP with Health Savings Accounts; no extra charges for spouse or dependent coverage.
  • Dental plans with little to no deductible.
  • Vision PPO plan.
  • Company-paid life insurance.
  • ID theft protection and monitoring.
  • Voluntary life, accident, and critical illness plans.
  • Dependent care and flexible spending accounts.
  • Employee assistance program.
  • 401(k) retirement plan with employer match.
  • Paid time off, including vacation, holidays, and sick time.
  • Annual Strava and Headspace memberships.
  • Maternity and paternity leave options.
  • Support for professional growth and development.
  • Corporate Lodging Program (CLC).
  • Flexible work schedule options, including remote, hybrid, and in-person arrangements.
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