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Civil Project Engineer - Public Works

$80k - $100k
Full-time

Tait & Associates, Inc.


Why TAIT?

  • Professional Development – Ongoing training and support to fuel your growth
  • Signature Projects – Grocery centers, mixed-use districts, and public-works developments
  • Work–Life Balance – Start earning vacation from your very first day
  • Collaborative Culture – Cross-discipline teams sharing expertise to drive innovation
  • Purpose-Driven Impact – Sustainable designs that benefit communities & the environment
Engineer the change you want to see—submit your application today!

Role at a Glance
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 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.
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

TAIT invests in you by providing a comprehensive compensation and benefits program along with the opportunity for professional growth and development. Our benefits package includes valuable and affordable options for health, dental, vision, employer paid life insurance, 401(k) with match, generous paid time off and other supplemental benefits. TAIT’s core value is its culture of kindness. With this, you’ll find a family-oriented environment and flexibility to manage work and life with a rewarding career. Here are some benefits you can find when you join the TAIT Team:

  • 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)

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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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