Civil Project Engineer

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

About The Position

TAIT is seeking a Civil Design Project Engineer to join its Santa Ana, California office. The engineer will lead and support the design of land development projects across commercial and retail sectors, contributing to projects throughout the region. Work includes grading, drainage, utility design, and preparation of project plans and construction documents.

Requirements

  • Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering.
  • At least 5 years of experience in the civil engineering field.
  • Recent professional experience supporting California land development projects.
  • E.I.T. certification.
  • Proficiency with Autodesk Civil 3D 2018 or newer and hydrology/hydraulics software.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Nice To Haves

  • Professional Engineer (PE) license.
  • 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

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