Civil Project Engineer

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

Civil Design Project Engineer – Santa Ana, CA

TAIT is seeking a Civil Design Project Engineer to join our Santa Ana, CA office. In this role, you’ll lead and support the design of land development projects across a variety of commercial and retail sectors. From grading and drainage to utility design and plan preparation, you’ll contribute to high‑impact work that shapes growing communities throughout the region.

Minimum Qualifications

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

Essential Duties & 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.

Salary and Benefits

Salary range for position: $80,000/yr – $100,000/yr

Benefits include:

• Flexible work schedule options: remote, hybrid, in‑person
• Health: 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 with wide acceptance
• Employer‑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, vacation, holidays and sick time
• Annual memberships with Strava and Headspace for health and wellness
• Maternity and paternity leave options
• Support for professional growth and development
• Corporate lodging program

Equal Opportunity Employer

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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