Civil Project Engineer, Land Development

Tustin, California, United States

• Category: Civil Engineering

Description

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DEA is currently seeking a skilled and motivated Civil Project Engineer with expertise in site design projects to join our dynamic land development team based in Tustin, CA. As a Civil Engineer focused on site design, you will be responsible for planning, designing, and managing various aspects of land development projects. This role requires a strong foundation in civil engineering principles, proficiency in relevant design software, and the ability to contribute to project success through innovative solutions.

Responsibilities:

1. Site Planning and Design:
   • Apply civil engineering principles to develop comprehensive site plans for various projects.
   • Conduct site layout, grading, drainage, utility design, and other site development activities.
2. Regulatory Compliance:
   • Ensure designs comply with local, state, and federal regulations and codes.
   • Facilitate the permitting process and coordinate with regulatory agencies as needed.
3. Technical Proficiency:
   • Utilize design software (such as Civil 3D, AutoCAD) to create detailed plans and drawings.
   • Perform calculations related to grading, stormwater management, and utility systems.
4. Client Interaction:
   • Work closely with clients to understand project requirements and objectives.
   • Provide regular updates on project progress and address client concerns or inquiries.
5. Project Management:
   • Develop project schedules, budget estimates, and identify critical milestones.
   • Coordinate with project teams and other stakeholders to ensure timely and successful project delivery.
6. Quality Assurance:
   • Conduct thorough reviews of design plans to ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance with standards.
   • Implement quality control measures throughout the design process.

Qualifications:

1. Education:
   • Bachelor's degree in civil engineering.
2. Experience:
   • Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in civil engineering, with a focus on site design projects.
3. Technical Skills:
   • Proficient in Civil 3D, AutoCAD, and other relevant design software.
   • Strong understanding of grading, drainage, utility design, and site layout principles.
4. Communication:
   • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
   • Ability to effectively communicate with clients, team members, and regulatory agencies.
5. Problem Solving:
   • Demonstrated ability to analyze problems and develop innovative solutions.
   • Strong critical thinking and decision-making skills.
6. Professional Certification:
   • Professional Engineer (PE) license

Benefits:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability and Life Insurance
• Health Savings and Lifestyle Spending Account with employer contribution
• Support for continuing education and training opportunities
• Paid Time Off (PTO)/Holiday Pay
• 401k
• Flexible 9/80 (every other Friday off) work schedule
• Holistic Wellbeing Program with a focus on physical, emotional, financial, career and community health
• Opportunity for growth with support and mentoring to help with professional goals
• Anticipated salary range for this position is $80,000-$150,000 depending on location and experience

Land Development Jobs with DEA:

Dave Evans built a successful professional services consulting firm based on his skill in designing residential communities. Since 1976, DEA has been recognized for preparing innovative designs that balance growth with environmental sensitivity. Today, our land development experts not only thoughtfully design residential communities, but we also find workable, creative solutions for complex land development projects, including industrial and transit-oriented development; commercial, retail, and entertainment projects; parks and recreation facilities; streetscapes; and master planned communities. DEA also excels at redevelopment. Converting blighted industrial areas into attractive mixed-use communities, mineral extraction sites into clean industry locations, and industrial waterfronts into gathering places are the kind of projects that speak to DEA’s core purpose of improving the quality of life while demonstrating stewardship of the built and natural environments.

Potential office locations include Tustin, CA

Company

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David Evans and Associates

Our clients expect insightful solutions. And at David Evans and Associates, Inc. (DEA), we take client expectations seriously. Since the founding of our professional services consulting firm in 1976, our people have provided real solutions for projects large and small. Within one company we offer clients a broad range of capabilities and experience and complementary skills and talents.

Clients are the reason we exist. Our objective is to advance the goals of our clients and contribute to their communities. We want to know what our clients care about and surpass their expectations. Serving clients is an opportunity to develop an open and honest rapport and work together to create and contribute to the world around us. And because we believe our clients’ trust must be earned, we act accountably and respectfully.

The philosophy of our founder, David F. Evans, PE, PLS, is to hire outstanding professionals and give them the freedom and support to do what they do best. For more than three decades, we have been engaging the expertise of professional engineers, surveyors, hydrographers, planners, architects, landscape architects, natural resources scientists, and construction managers, growing from two people to more than 700 people serving clients across the western United States. In support of project work, technology is an important aspect of our firm. New resources and approaches, including advanced systems and equipment, help us to quickly reach better solutions.

We care about our communities. At DEA, our core purpose is to improve the quality of life while demonstrating stewardship of the built and natural environments. In each project we do, we strive to seek out ways to sustain the natural environment and shape the built environment, creating healthy living conditions that benefit people, communities, and society.

Today, DEA is a national leader in sustainable design and management solutions. We provide clients with award-winning approaches to transportation, energy, water resources, and land development design, planning, and management. Our firm is consistently ranked among ENR's “Top 100 Pure Design Firms” in the United States and is a leader in its local markets. We are always looking for outstanding professionals to join our team and commit themselves to exceeding the expectations of our clients.