Civil Design Engineer

Tait & Associates, Inc; Sacramento (CA); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Work Schedule Options

Medical options including PPO and HDHP

Retirement plan 401(k) with employer match

Paid time off

Annual memberships with Strava and Headspace

Job summary

Tait & Associates, Inc in Sacramento, CA is looking for a Civil Design Engineer to support land-development projects. The role involves grading, drainage analysis, and Civil 3D modeling, requiring expertise in AutoCAD and civil engineering principles. The salary ranges from $60,000 to $75,000 annually, with benefits that include flexible work schedules, medical options, retirement plans, and professional development support. This position encourages a healthy work-life balance and offers a variety of perks to promote employee wellness.

Qualifications

• 1 to 3 years’ experience in civil engineering field. Entry level also considered.
• E.I.T. certification preferred.
• Experience with commercial-retail projects a plus.

Responsibilities

• Transform initial design information into working construction documents with AutoCAD.
• Establish alignments, profiles, and perform earthwork calculations.
• Prepare plans for drainage, grading, and site planning for land development projects.

Skills

Proficiency in AutoCAD

Civil 3D modeling

Grading and drainage analysis

Excellent communication skills

Education

B.S. in Civil Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD 2009 or newer

Civil 3D

Hydrology Hydraulics software

Job description

Role at a Glance

TAIT’s Rancho Cordova, CA office seeks a Civil Design Engineer to support land-development projects from preliminary layout through final plan production. You’ll tackle grading, drainage analysis, street design and widening, plus water, sewer, and storm‑drain systems. Day‑to‑day work includes Civil 3D modeling, earthwork calculations, and preparing SWMPs, drainage studies, and utility reports alongside an experienced engineering team.

Essential Duties & 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.

Minimum Qualifications

• B.S. in Civil Engineering with 1 to 3 years’ experience in civil engineering field. (Entry level also considered)


• E.I.T. certification preferred.


• Proficiency in computer design programs AutoCAD 2009 or newer, Civil 3D and Hydrology Hydraulics software.


• Experience with commercial‑retail projects a plus.


• Excellent written and verbal communication skills required.

Salary and Benefits

Salary range for position $60,000/yr - $75,000/yr

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


• ID Theft Protection & Monitoring


• 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)

TAIT is an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in employment on any basis including race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin or any other legally protected status. Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the company will make reasonable accommodations to assist in the application process upon the request of an applicant. No question on this application is intended to secure information to be used for discriminatory purposes.

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