Civil Design Engineer
2d2 days agoTait & Associates, Inc.
Sacramento, US · Full-time · $60,000 – $75,000
About this role
TAIT seeks a Civil Design Engineer in its Rancho Cordova office to support land-development projects from preliminary layout through final plan production. The role focuses on grading, drainage analysis, street design, and water, sewer, and storm-drain systems for infrastructure and sustainable design projects.
Daily work centers on Civil 3D modeling, earthwork calculations, and preparation of SWMPs, drainage studies, and utility reports. Engineers transform rough design information into construction documents while establishing alignments, profiles, and cross sections using AutoCAD.
The position operates within a collaborative environment where team members partner with architects and engineers across TAIT. A people-first culture has earned the firm recognition as a Top Workplace since 2016, with vacation accrual and holidays available from day one.
TAIT offers accelerated growth through hands-on mentorship and quick advancement opportunities on impactful land-development and infrastructure projects. The role provides a direct path to design tomorrow’s infrastructure within a supportive, family-oriented setting.
Requirements
- B.S. in Civil Engineering with 1 to 3 years’ experience in civil engineering field; entry level also considered.
- E.I.T. certification preferred.
- Proficiency in AutoCAD 2009 or newer, Civil 3D and Hydrology Hydraulics software.
- Experience with commercial-retail projects a plus.
Responsibilities
- Transform initial rough product design information into working construction documents using AutoCAD.
- Use AutoCAD to establish horizontal and vertical alignments, profiles, cross sections and perform earthwork calculations.
- Utilize AutoCAD and Civil 3D to prepare plans for drainage, precise grading, water, sewer, storm drain, street improvements and site planning.
- Prepare engineering drawings to specified standards for land development projects.
- Design basic construction documents and prepare special exhibits and constraint maps using field data and engineering research.
Benefits
- Flexible Work Schedule Options - Remote, Hybrid, In-Person
- Medical options including PPO and HDHP with Health Savings Accounts
- Employer paid life insurance and 401(k) with match
- Generous paid time off with vacation accrual and holidays from day one
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