Design Engineer

Position Overview

Sandis is currently looking for a Design Engineer to join our team. Location: Oakland, CA. Our ideal candidate has experience with civil design, permitting, and applicable software applications including stormwater drainage programs and AutoCAD. Our projects will include a diverse array of land development site designs. If you are looking for a fast pace and engaging environment, we think you will love it here! Sandis is a professional services corporation specializing in civil engineering, traffic engineering, land surveying, and planning. For over 55 years, we have been committed to innovation, excellence, leadership, and environmental stewardship while serving private and public clients across a variety of sectors. Sandis is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with developing improvement plans including rough/finish grading, stormwater management, and utility plans.
• Design utility systems including water, sanitary, and storm drainage.
• Assist with fire flow tests.
• Collaborate with Architects, Landscape Architects, and MEP Engineers as part of the design team.
• Provide engineering support during construction by reviewing material submittals, responding to RFIs, and conducting site observations.
• Conduct engineering assessments and prepare technical engineering reports.
• Coordinate with private, public, and governmental agencies.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering
• 1+ years of relevant experience
• Familiarity with AutoCAD
• Understanding of rough and finish grading plans
• Knowledge of utility systems including sanitary sewer, storm drainage, and water distribution

Preferred Qualifications

• EIT Certification Preferred

Benefits & Perks

• The chance to work on iconic Bay Area projects
• Professional development, training, and mentorship
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion
• Amazing teams of supportive and hard-working professionals
• Competitive salaries, end-of-year bonuses, and 401k
• Medical, Vision, and Dental insurance including life and long-term disability
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) for health care, parking and transit, and dependent care expenses
• Starting paid time off at 24 days – 16 PTO and 8 paid Holidays
• 3 days paid bereavement and 10 days paid jury duty
• In-office coffee and snacks
• Education reimbursement and professional license program, including paid annual dues for professional and societal organizations
• Salary increases for attaining P.E. or PLS
• Company-sponsored sports teams and clubs, Sandis Brews, frequent company lunches, and philanthropic activities