Civil Project Engineer

Design Tomorrow’s Infrastructure with TAIT — Elevate Your Civil Engineering Career
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.
• Recent professional experience supporting California land development projects is required.
• 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