Assoc. Professor - Civil Engineering jobs in Santa Ana, CA

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About TAIT 

We are a leader in improving civilization through the design and development of our physical environment. TAIT is a family company and continues to grow since 1964. Join TAIT & become an integral part of a stellar team!

We are looking for talented, motivated, and technically driven individuals who want to join a company with excellent opportunities for career growth and development. TAIT fosters and encourages each Associate's entrepreneurial spirit with every project & design opportunity. We provide a variety of training opportunities to develop your skills, top tier benefits because we care about your well-being, a real work-life balance & the flexibility life needs, and an unbeatable friendly, professional, positive work environment. Here's your chance to start your career with a Top Workplace in Orange County!

Description

The Civil Engineer Project Manager leads a team of planners, designers and staff to transform the dreams of our clients into brick and mortar. The position is really a composite of many jobs- client liaison, civil designer and team leader. We pride ourselves on giving project managers both the flexibility and the support required to run and own TAIT projects.

Qualifications

• B.S. in Civil Engineering.
• Current CA P.E. license required.
• 5-7 years minimum experience in a responsible position with exposure to technical applications, management of projects and staff interaction.
• Strong design skills using AutoCAD and Civil 3D for land development design including the areas of grading, drainage, streets, sewers, storm drains and utilities.
• Ability to apply proven principles of civil engineering within the context of an aggressive service-oriented business environment.
• Expertise in the preparation of grading plans, utility plans, site plans and the preparation of preliminary cost estimates.
• Superior leadership and interpersonal abilities.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills and a desire to function in a position of high visibility both internal and external to the company.

Responsibilities

• Will assist the Director with marketing and client development for the Division.
• Identify design criteria and oversee an efficient design and plan preparation.
• Solve design problems using engineering calculations and following general design standards.
• Establish project controls and ensure accuracy and quality in plans.
• Ensure technical quality, profitability, schedule, project staff coordination, client communications and follow-up.
• Spearhead plan processing at public agencies.
• Interface daily with our clients, develop proposals, negotiate scopes and fees, ensure timely billing and collections and change orders.
• Manage project staff to include design engineers and CAD operators, with the ability to mentor junior design staff in basic engineering procedures and techniques.

Salary and Benefits

Salary Range $100,000 - $150,000

Benefits:

TAIT invests in you by providing a comprehensive compensation & 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 it’s culture of kindness. With this, you’ll find a family-oriented environment and flexibility to manage work & life with a rewarding career. Here are some benefits you can find when you join the TAIT Team:

• 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
• Voluntary Life, Accident and Critical Illness plans
• Dependent Care & 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 or Headspace for additional health & wellness benefits
• Maternity & Paternity leave time options to care for the newest little family members
• Support for professional growth & 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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