Civil Design Engineer

Tait & Associates, Inc.•Sacramento, CA

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

TAIT’s Rancho Cordova, CA office is seeking a Civil Design Engineer to support land-development projects from preliminary layout through final plan production. This role involves tackling grading, drainage analysis, street design and widening, as well as water, sewer, and storm-drain systems. Day-to-day work includes Civil 3D modeling, earthwork calculations, and preparing SWMPs, drainage studies, and utility reports alongside an experienced engineering team. TAIT emphasizes accelerated growth, impactful projects, a collaborative environment, and a people-first culture, having been recognized as a Top Workplace since 2016. The company also promotes work-life balance, with vacation and holidays accruing from day one.

Requirements

B.S. in Civil Engineering with 1 to 3 years’ experience in civil engineering field.
Proficiency in computer design programs AutoCAD 2009 or newer, Civil 3D and Hydrology Hydraulics software.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills required.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Transform initial rough product design information into working construction documents using AutoCAD.
Use AutoCAD software to establish horizontal and vertical alignments, profiles, cross sections and perform earthwork calculations.
Utilize AutoCAD and Civil 3D in preparation of 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

Comprehensive compensation and benefits program along with the opportunity for professional growth and development.
Valuable and affordable options for health, dental, vision, employer paid life insurance, 401(k) with match, generous paid time off and other supplemental benefits.
Family-oriented environment and flexibility to manage work and life with a rewarding career.
Flexible Work Schedule Options - Remote, Hybrid, In-Person
Medical 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 that’s accepted widely from local offices to large retailers
Company paid Life Insurance
ID Theft Protection & Monitoring
Voluntary Life, Accident and Critical Illness plans
Dependent Care and Flexible Spending Accounts
Employee Assistance Program
Retirement plan 401(k) with employer match
Paid time off to relax and recharge with vacation, holidays, and sick time.
Annual memberships with Strava and Headspace for additional health and wellness benefits
Maternity and Paternity leave time options to care for the newest little family members
Support for professional growth and development.
Corporate Lodging Program (CLC)