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So you’re looking for a rewarding career with a company that has a reputation as a leader in the Southern California Land Development Industry. A company that gives employees the opportunity to become part of a successful team and develop their talents in master planning, civil engineering, and surveying. Hunsaker & Associates Irvine, Inc. offers all of that, plus the excitement of working for a firm that, since it’s founding in 1976, has designed many of the most notable and award-winning land development projects in Southern California.

We value our employees and understand that they are the foundation and representation of the company. In turn our employees take pride in their work and are excited to have been an essential part of a successful project. Many of our employees have been with the H&A team for over 30 years.  H&A encourages a collaborative, multi-disciplined environment. We create opportunities to allow each of our employees to achieve their best with support from team members. Over 48 years of experience has proven to us that at H&A your success is our success. 

How do we reward success?  Check out some of our Benefits:

  • You’ll be building your career in an exciting work environment with opportunities for advancement.
  • You’ll be building your skills with on-the-job learning and in-house seminars.
  • Paid internships (new U.S. graduate opportunities)
  • Transitioning U.S. Military opportunities
  • Company paid Health & Dental care
  • 401K participation
  • Paid holidays
  • Paid vacation
  • Employee appreciation events
  • In-house gym and recreation room
  • Company social events

With over 200 employees, there are over 200 reasons to work for Hunsaker & Associates Irvine, Inc. Join us and become one of them.

Hunsaker & Associates Irvine, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer.

We are currently looking for team members to fill the following positions in our Irvine and Riverside California offices:
  • Stormwater Quality Specialist (Irvine)

    Hunsaker & Associates, an established planning, civil engineering, and surveying firm, has opportunities in our Irvine, California, office. We are seeking a Stormwater Quality Specialist to join our team in Irvine, CA. This is an opportunity to work as part of the H&A Stormwater Quality Department, prepare water quality management plans (WQMP), storm water pollution prevention plans (SWPPP), and support civil engineers with water quality management solutions.

    Responsibilities/Duties:

    • Prepare Water Quality Management Plans (WQMPs) and Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plans (SWPPPs)
    • Research water quality technical guidance documents
    • Read, understand, and interpret hydrology studies and stormwater system design
    • Prepare BMP calculations
    • Working knowledge of temporary and post-development Best Management Practices (BMPs)
    • Understanding of subdivision design and preliminary grading design
    • Ability to perform field work, conducting QSP inspections and water quality sampling
    • Respond to comments from City plan reviews

    Qualifications:

    As part of the H&A Water Quality Department, prospective candidates should have the following qualifications:

    • Qualified individuals with 1-5 years of experience preparing WQMP and SWPPP documents
    • QSD/QSP certifications a plus
    • Intermediate AutoCAD experience
    • Working knowledge of MS4/Technical Guidance Documents in Orange, Los Angeles, Riverside, and San Bernardino counties
    • Hold a university degree in engineering, urban planning, or environmental studies.
    • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
    • Interests in environmental planning through water quality management
    • Provide similar services as requested by project management

    Please send resume to: mailto:careers@hunsaker.com

  • Planner – Entitlement (Irvine)

    Hunsaker & Associates, an established planning, civil engineering, and surveying firm, has opportunities in our Irvine, California, office. We are seeking a Planner—entitlement candidate to assist with land development entitlement projects ranging from one acre to 1,500 acres. The right candidate for this position is a team player with great initiative, organizational skills, time management skills, and computer and communication skills who will embrace H&A’s company business values.

    Responsibilities/Duties:

    • The candidate will support senior staff, work integrally with project teams, and interface with public agencies (City, County, Regional), consultants, and clients.
    • Serve as liaison between H&A senior staff and project teams and can interface with subject matter experts in diverse AEC, Real Estate, and Environmental fields.
    • Research municipal codes and applications. Assemble and prepare applications for land development projects. Write project descriptions and respond to questions on application forms.
    • Access municipal resources and contact government staff to obtain project-related information.
    • Assist with coordinating entitlement tasks and be able to read and understand plans from engineers and architects.
    • Attend and record meetings (prepare notes), and respond to requests for information (RFI)
    • Coordinating, assisting, and/or managing meetings and calendars for senior staff and project teams
    • Assist in the preparation of due diligence reports or related documents, and prepare exhibits with assistance from others, as necessary.
    • Assist in responding to city comments, either in written or spreadsheet format.
    • Assist in planning & organizing projects.
    • Work in office – flexibility to work more than 40 hours per week when necessary.
    • Provide similar services as requested by project management

    Qualifications:

    As part of the H&A Planning Department, prospective candidates should have the following qualifications:

    • Master’s or bachelor’s Degree in progress or graduated.
    • Some experience as an intern in a private or public entity, experience in municipal, civil engineering or urban planning firm, or with a developer/home builder.
    • A plus is some knowledge/experience with AutoCAD, Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator, PowerPoint, Sketchup, or similar software.
    • Excellent written and verbal communication skills are required.
    • The candidate must also have intermediate to advanced skills with the MS Office Suite, including Microsoft Project, Word, and Excel, with an emphasis on complex Excel spreadsheet capabilities.
    • Experience interpreting City or County municipal codes. Familiarity with the Subdivision Map Act and mapping processes is a plus.
    • Must have excellent time management skills for deadline-driven functions and the ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
    • Ability to work under pressure with challenging deadlines.

    Please send resume to: mailto:careers@hunsaker.com

  • Planner – Designer (AutoCAD) (Irvine, Los Angeles, and Riverside Offices)

    Hunsaker & Associates, an established planning, civil engineering, and surveying firm has opportunities in our Irvine, Los Angeles, and Riverside, California, offices. We are seeking a Planner–Designer with AutoCAD experience preferably in land development/subdivision design, specializing in Urban and Master Plan Subdivision Design with knowledge of civil infrastructure.

    Responsibilities/Duties:

    • Prepare site plans, plotting exhibits, and grading studies as needed.
    • Prepare conceptual grading plans for small and large development projects.
    • Prepare tentative tract maps and tentative parcel maps.
    • Prepare presentation and civil engineering exhibits for application submittals and public hearings.
    • Assist with project coordination.
    • Research codes and standards for residential subdivision design or commercial development.
    • Provide other services as requested by project management.
    • Work in the office—flexibility to work more than 40 hours per week when necessary.

    Qualifications:

    As part of the H&A Planning Department, prospective design candidates should have the following qualifications:

    • Master’s or bachelor’s Degree in progress or graduated.
    • Planner-Designer (AutoCAD): The candidate must be proficient in AutoCAD and have proven experience plotting residential products on conceptual site plans.
    • A working understanding of grading fundamentals and street design layouts is required for site planning purposes.
    • Knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator, PowerPoint, SketchUp, or similar software is a plus.
    • Ability to read, understand, and interpret Municipal Zoning Codes
    • Experience in Tentative Tract Map production and knowledge of civil design standards to prepare maps in Orange, Riverside, San Bernardino, and Los Angeles Counties is preferred.
    • Should have a minimum of 1 year of experience in one of these categories: Site Plan and/or Tentative Tract Map preparation, Plotting Exhibits, or Grading Studies
    • Experience desired, not required in the following: earthwork and cut/fill, hillside grading, slope analysis, and civil engineering knowledge with any of the following: rough grading, precise grading, road, sewer, water, storm drain designs, plan/profiles.
    • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
    • Certification in AutoCAD, AA degree, or similar preferred, but not required.

    Please send resume to: mailto:careers@hunsaker.com

  • Cost/Quantity Estimator – Land Development (Irvine)

    H&A is seeking a seasoned cost estimator with expertise in providing quantity and construction cost estimates for land development projects, including residential subdivisions and infill development projects. Cost/Quantity estimates will be for overall infrastructure grading, storm water design, sewer, water, roads, walls, and similar projects.

    Requirements:

    • Prefer 5-10 years of experience
    • Earthwork experience
    • Proficient in CAD, Bluebeam, MsWord and Excel

    Experience with Master Planned Community Budgets:

    • Provide hard costs/soft costs
    • Coordinating with client directly for budgeting needs
    • Compile/update unit price database

    Experience with Bid Packages

    • PS&E
      • Roadway improvements
      • Water, sewer and storm drain infrastructure
      • Landscaping
      • Dry utilities
      • Demolition
      • Earthwork

    Please send resume to: mailto:careers@hunsaker.com

  • Civil Engineers – Design (Irvine/Riverside)

    H&A is seeking Civil Engineers – Design for our Irvine and Riverside offices specialized in Grading, Cut/Fill, Sewer, Water, Storm Drain, and Road Design.

    Responsibilities/Duties:

    • Assist with project coordination and filing project documentation, project plan submittal schedules, etc.
    • Prepare site plan, plotting exhibits, and grading studies as needed for coordination purposes.
    • Prepare precise grading plans and private street and storm drain improvement plans.

    Qualifications:

    • Hunsaker & Associates, an established planning, civil engineering, and surveying firm has opportunities in our Irvine and Riverside, California offices for Design Engineers with experience in Land Development. Candidate should have the following qualifications:
      • Engineer should have minimum 3-5 years proven design experience.
      • Intermediate to advance experience with AutoCAD.
      • Knowledge of Orange County, Riverside County, San Bernardino County, and Los Angeles County Design Standards.
      • Assist with project coordination and filing project documentation, follow project plan submittal schedules, etc.
      • Prepare site plan, plotting exhibits and grading studies as needed.
      • Prepare precise grading plans and private street and storm drain improvement plans.
      • Engineering experience with any of the following helpful; rough grading, precise grading, road, sewer, water, storm drain designs, plan and profiles.
      • Earthwork and Cut/Fill experience desired.
      • Hold a university degree in engineering.
      • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
      • Professional Engineer (PE) License or Engineer In Training (EIT) preferred.

    Please send resume to: mailto:careers@hunsaker.com

  • Survey Mapping Technicians (Irvine/Riverside)

    H&A is seeking Survey Mapping Technicians for our Irvine and Riverside offices with experience in Land Development.

    Responsibilities/Duties:

    • Assist with project coordination and filing project documentation, project plan submittal schedules, etc.
    • Prepare line work and map calculations, plot exhibits, and produce tentative and final maps necessary for subdividing property.

    Qualifications:

    • Hunsaker & Associates, an established planning, civil engineering, and surveying firm has opportunities in our Irvine and Riverside California offices for Survey Mapping Technicians with experience in Land Development. Candidate should have the following qualifications:
      • Candidate should have minimum 3-5 years proven mapping experience.
      • Minimum 1 year experience with AutoCAD.
      • Knowledge of Orange County, Riverside County, San Bernardino County, and Los Angeles County Mapping Standards.
      • Assist with project coordination and filing project documentation, follow project plan submittal schedules, etc.
      • Experience and preparation of any of the following would be helpful:
        • Legal Descriptions
        • ALTA
        • Lot Line Adjustments
        • Parcel Maps
        • Tentative Tract Maps
        • Final Maps
      • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
      • Preferred but not essential: Professional Land Surveyor (PLS), Land Surveyor In Training (LSIT) or Engineer In Training (EIT).
      • A university degree in engineering would be a plus.

    Please send resume to: mailto:careers@hunsaker.com