Civil Design Engineer - Land Development

$60,000 - $80,000/Yr

Tait & Associates - Santa Ana, CA

Full-time - Entry Level

Remote - Santa Ana, CA

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The Civil Design Engineer at TAIT will play a crucial role in the design of land development projects, focusing on various aspects such as grading, drainage analysis, and street design. This position emphasizes the importance of work-life balance, offering flexible work arrangements to accommodate the needs of team members. The role is integral to the company's mission of developing communities and shaping skylines across the United States, leveraging innovative engineering solutions.

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.

Requirements

• B.S. in Civil Engineering with 1 to 3 years of experience in civil engineering field.
• Current California land development and design experience.
• Experience using AutoCAD or Civil3D to design projects and taking directions from Project Managers.
• Proficiency in computer design programs AutoCAD, 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.

Benefits

• 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
• 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)