Design Engineer

Sandis; Santa Cruz (CA); On-site; USD 48,216 - 64,747; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salaries

Health insurance

Flexible Spending Account

Paid time off

Education reimbursement

Job summary

Sandis in Santa Cruz is seeking a Design Engineer with a Bachelor's in Civil Engineering and 2+ years of experience. You will aid in technical aspects of diverse projects ranging from stormwater management to utility systems. Enjoy competitive salaries, 401k, and comprehensive benefits including medical and paid time off.

This position offers the chance to contribute to meaningful projects while being part of a collaborative and supportive team. Join us to enhance communities through innovative civil engineering solutions!

Qualifications

• 2+ years of relevant experience.
• EIT Certification Preferred.
• Familiarity with rough and finish grading plans.

Responsibilities

• Aid in all technical aspects of projects.
• Assist with developing improvement plans.
• Conduct engineering assessments.
• Prepare technical engineering reports.
• Coordinate with agencies.
• Design domestic and fire water systems.
• Assist with material estimates.

Skills

Civil design

AutoCAD

Stormwater drainage programs

Utility systems knowledge

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering

Job description

About this position

Sandis is currently looking for a Design Engineer to join our growing team in Santa Cruz, CA. Our ideal candidate has experience with civil design, permitting, and applicable software applications including stormwater drainage programs and AutoCAD. Our projects will include a diverse array of land development site designs. If you are looking for a fast‑paced and engaging environment, we think you will love it here!

Why you will love it here:

• The chance to work on iconic Bay Area projects
• Professional development, training, and mentorship
• Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion
• Amazing teams of supportive and hard‑working professionals

Cool Stuff you get to do:

• Aid in all technical aspects of projects and assignments
• Assist with developing improvement plans including rough/finish grading, stormwater management, and utility plans
• Conduct engineering assessments
• Prepare technical engineering reports for internal review
• Coordinate with private, public, and governmental agencies
• Design of domestic and fire water systems
• Assist with material estimates as needed

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering
• 2+ years of relevant experience
• EIT Certification Preferred
• Familiar with AutoCAD
• Familiarity and understanding of rough and finish grading plans
• Knowledge of utility systems including sanitary sewer, storm drainage, and water distribution

A little about Sandis Benefits:

• Competitive salaries, end‑of‑year bonuses, and 401k
• Medical, Vision, and Dental insurance including life and long‑term disability
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) for health care, parking and transit, and dependent care expenses
• Starting paid time off at 24 days – 16 PTO and 8 paid holidays
• In‑office coffee and snacks
• Education reimbursement and professional license program, paid annual dues for professional and societal organizations
• Salary increases for attaining P.E. or PLS

Sandis is a professional services corporation specializing in civil engineering (Land Development Design), traffic engineering, land surveying, and planning, but we are much more than the services we offer. Sandis is about reliability, experience, and expertise. For over 60 years, we have been committed to innovation, excellence, leadership, and environmental stewardship. Our job and passion are to provide the foundation for the future to be built upon, always improving the communities where we live, work, and play. We service private and public clients in the high‑tech, research and redevelopment, laboratory, corporate, commercial, residential, healthcare, academic, hospitality, civic, justice, and public works sectors. We are a team of experts who care about the people we work with and for. Sandis is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Salary Information

$35 - $47Hourly Wage