Civil Design Project Engineer – Land Development Leader

Tait & Associates, Inc; Santa Ana (CA); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work options: remote, hybrid,

Health and dental plans

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off

Professional development

Corporate lodging program

Job summary

TAIT in Santa Ana, CA is seeking a Civil Design Project Engineer to lead design of land development projects across commercial and retail sectors, including grading, drainage, utility design and plan preparation.

You will coordinate design engineers, translate rough information into construction documents using AutoCAD and Civil 3D, and prepare drainage, grading, water and sewer plans for site development. The role offers flexible work options and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• B.S. in Civil Engineering with 5+ years’ experience in civil engineering.
• E.I.T. certification required; PE preferred.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D (2018 or newer) and hydrology/hydraulics software.
• Experience with commercial‑retail projects a plus.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills required.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Communication skills

Team coordination

Education

B.S. in Civil Engineering

E.I.T. certification

PE preferred

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

Job description

TAIT in Santa Ana, CA is seeking a Civil Design Project Engineer to lead design of land development projects across commercial and retail sectors, including grading, drainage, utility design and plan preparation.

You will coordinate design engineers, translate rough information into construction documents using AutoCAD and Civil 3D, and prepare drainage, grading, water and sewer plans for site development. The role offers flexible work options and a comprehensive benefits package.