Civil Project Engineer

$80,000 - $100,000/Yr

Tait & Associates - Santa Ana, CA

Full-time - Mid Level

Remote - Santa Ana, CA

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

This position is in the Santa Ana office. The Civil Project Engineer will assist in the design of private and public land development projects including grading, drainage analysis, street design, street widening, water distribution, sewage collection, and storm drain systems. Additional tasks include preparation of SWPPPs, WQMPs, and SUSMPs based on the new general permit and water quality requirements by the county. At TAIT, we understand the importance of work-life balance, which is why we offer flexible work schedules, accommodating remote, hybrid, or in-person arrangements to suit the needs of our dedicated team members. As a Civil Project Engineer, you will manage and coordinate design engineers to achieve project goals. You will transform initial rough product design information into working construction documents using AutoCAD. Utilizing AutoCAD and Civil 3D, you will prepare plans for drainage, precise grading, water, sewer, storm drain, street improvements, and site planning for land development projects. You will also prepare engineering drawings to specified standards and design basic construction documents while preparing special exhibits and constraint maps using field data and engineering research. TAIT is committed to providing a supportive work environment that fosters professional growth and development. We celebrate our 60th anniversary and are recognized as a Top Workplace since 2016, ensuring that your journey with us promises to shape the future. Embrace flexibility with remote, hybrid, or in-person work arrangements, ensuring your success both personally and professionally. Your future begins here at TAIT.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the design of private and public land development projects including grading, drainage analysis, street design, street widening, water distribution, sewage collection, and storm drain systems.
• Prepare SWPPPs, WQMPs, and SUSMPs based on new general permit and water quality requirements by the county.
• Manage and coordinate design engineers to achieve project goals.
• Transform initial rough product design information into working construction documents using AutoCAD.
• 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 5+ years' experience in civil engineering field.
• E.I.T. certification required; PE preferred.
• Proficiency in computer design programs Autodesk Civil3D 2018 or newer and Hydrology Hydraulics software.
• Experience with commercial-retail projects a plus.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills required.

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)