Civil Project Engineer - Public Works

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

About The Position

TAIT is seeking a Civil Design Project Engineer for its Santa Ana, California office to lead and support civil design for land development projects across commercial and retail sectors. The role contributes to projects throughout the region, including grading, drainage, utility design, and plan preparation. The position also involves coordinating design engineers, preparing construction documents and engineering drawings, and developing plans and exhibits using field data and engineering research.

Requirements

  • Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering.
  • At least 5 years of experience in the civil engineering field.
  • E.I.T. certification 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) license preferred.
  • Experience with commercial-retail projects is a plus.

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

  • Comprehensive compensation and benefits program.
  • Flexible work schedule options, including remote, hybrid, and in-person arrangements.
  • Medical plan 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.
  • Professional growth and development support.
  • Corporate Lodging Program (CLC).
  • Flexible, family-oriented work environment.
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