Civil Project Engineer - Public Works

Tait & Associates, Inc.•Santa Ana, CA
•$80,000 - $100,000

About The Position

TAIT is seeking a Civil Design Project Engineer for its Santa Ana, California office. The engineer will lead and support design of land development projects across commercial and retail sectors, contributing to work that shapes communities in the region. Work includes grading and drainage, utility design, and plan preparation.

Requirements

  • Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering.
  • Five or more years of experience in the civil engineering field.
  • E.I.T. certification is required.
  • Proficiency with Autodesk Civil 3D 2018 or newer and hydrology/hydraulics software.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Nice To Haves

  • Professional Engineer (PE) certification.
  • Experience with commercial-retail projects.

Responsibilities

  • Manage and coordinate design engineers to achieve project goals.
  • Transform initial rough product design information into working construction documents using AutoCAD.
  • 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

  • Professional development, ongoing training, and support.
  • Medical insurance options, including PPO and HDHP with Health Savings Accounts.
  • Dental plans.
  • Vision PPO plan.
  • Company-paid life insurance.
  • 401(k) retirement plan with employer match.
  • Paid time off, including vacation, holidays, and sick time.
  • Strava and Headspace memberships.
  • Maternity and paternity leave options.
  • Flexible work schedule options, including remote, hybrid, and in-person arrangements.
  • Dependent care and flexible spending accounts.
  • Employee Assistance Program.
  • ID theft protection and monitoring.
  • Voluntary life, accident, and critical illness plans.
  • Corporate Lodging Program (CLC).
  • Support for professional growth and development.
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