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Stormwater Engineer

Tait & Associates, Inc.
Santa Ana, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 31 Mar 2026
💰 $100,000/yr($80,000/yr$100,000/yr)

About the role

Join the TAIT Team!
About TAIT

Welcome to TAIT, where innovation meets legacy! As a premier civil engineering, architectural design, and real estate development firm, we're not just shaping skylines; we're developing communities across the United States. Since our founding in 1964, TAIT leads the industry, TAIT leads the industry in designing master-planned communities, groundbreaking hospitality ventures, and cutting-edge urban infill projects. From industrial distribution centers to transportation networks, utilities, and public works, our work is at the forefront of progress. Join our team and unlock unparalleled career growth opportunities, comprehensive training, top-tier benefits, and a supportive work-life balance. Recognized as a Top Workplace since 2016, your journey with us promises to shape the future. Embrace flexibility with remote, hybrid, or in-person work arrangements, ensuring your success both personally and professionally. Your future begins here at TAIT. 


Position Description
This position is a specialty role in the Santa Ana Engineering Group that will be dedicated to supporting the departments’ hydrology and storm water quality review, analysis, modeling, and report writing.  This position would also include the opportunity to provide general engineering support for the department on project needs including plan production, design engineering, and other general engineering tasks. At TAIT, we understand the importance of work-life balance, which is why we offer flexible work schedules, accommodating remote, hybrid, or in-person arrangements to suit the needs of our dedicated team members.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

  • Lead and support activities to ensure compliance with applicable state and federal environmental rules and laws related to stormwater quality.
  • Perform hydrology mapping and calculations using hand calculations and hydrology software.
  • Perform hydraulic calculations to size stormwater devices.
  • Write clear, thorough reports to explain and compile the hydrology and hydraulics of the site.
  • Prepare and perform necessary calculations for stormwater reports (i.e. WQMP, LID, SWPPP) and compile reports for submittal.
Minimum Work Experience
  • At least 3 years of applied hydrology and stormwater quality work; professional engineering experience focused on stormwater quality compliance, site hydrology and hydraulics.
  • Knowledge and experience applying state and federal laws, policies, and regulations related to stormwater quality.
  • Proven track record in preparing Drainage Studies, as well as preparing WQMP, LID, and SWPPP documents, and experience in land development design.
  • Proficiency in AutoCAD/Civil 3D.
Preferred Education and Skills Experience
  • Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering
  • Ability to manage and prioritize multiple concurrent tasks.
  • Strong focus and attention to detail.
  • Strong writing, critical thinking, and reasoning skills.
  • Valid & Current Driver’s License.
  • High attention to detail and organizational skills; excellent communication and organizational skills.
Physical Requirements
  • Drive to job sites, client meetings, or city offices for plan submittals.
  • Walk job site locations when needed.
  • Occasionally carry, lift, push, pull plans ranging from 1-20lbs.

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 cul

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