Mark Thomas & Company

We're always looking for the best engineering talent and support staff with a long-range mindset and desire to build a career in one place. It may seem old fashioned in today's job-hopping world, but we still believe it's possible to take a job with us, and continue your professional development throughout your career.

Current Job Openings

Please see our immediate and ongoing job opportunities listed below by function. Please check back often if you don't see your desired job listed, or submit a résumé to hr@markthomas.com that we can keep on file in the event one becomes available.

Survey Technician – Walnut Creek (Job code: WSSTWC72110)
• Responsible for field survey for design and construction staking
• Responsible for preparing and processing field data.
• Accountable for obtaining plats and legal descriptions.
• File records of survey maps and parcel maps.
• Create A.L.T.A. and topographical maps
• Prepare and check cut sheets.
• LSIT preferred
• Good communication skills
• Must work well with others
• Self starter
• Must be accurate and back-check their own work
• Must strive to meet project schedules and deadlines


Project Surveyor – San Jose (Job code: WSPSSJ72110)
• PLS required
• Assist the Division Manager with business development and contract preparation activities
• Construction staking oversight, mapping, and providing general engineering survey services.
• Coordination with internal and external clients, public agencies, utility providers and design team members
• Good communication skills
• Must work well with others
• Self starter
• Must be accurate and back-check their own work
• Must strive to meet project schedules and deadlines


Design Engineer - Special Services, Cupertino (Job code: WSDESS71610)
Qualified candidates must have a B.S. in Civil Engineering with 3-5 years of experience in design using AutoCAD. In addition to design work this position will involve site visits and coordination of inspection and sewer maintenance crews. Familiarity with the California Integrated Water Quality System (CIWQS) is preferred but not required. Candidates must be team oriented and have excellent written and verbal communication skills, good interpersonal skills and strong organizational skills.


Project Engineer – Transportation, San Jose (Job code: WSPE71610)
Qualified candidates must have B.S. in Civil Engineering and a CA PE license, with a minimum of 7-8 years experience in roadway transportation design. Previous experience with CalTrans projects and Microstation is preferred. Candidates must be team oriented and have strong communication & organizational skills.


Design Engineer – Structures, San Jose, Sacramento (Job code: WSDE7610)
BSCE and EIT required. A minimum of 2 years experience. Familiar with concrete and pre-stressed concrete design and structural design programs, basic AutoCAD and equivalent drafting skills. Candidates must be team oriented and have excellent written and verbal communication skills, good interpersonal skills and strong organizational skills.

Sewer Inspector - Cupertino (Job code:WSCUIN0825 )
The position of Sewer Inspector requires the individual to conduct his/her work in a manner that will supply sufficient, high-quality field activity reporting on a timely basis to achieve the short and long-range goals and objectives of Mark Thomas & Company, Inc. as district administrators for local sanitary sewer districts. 

Responsibilities will include but not be limited to:

  • The inspection of underground construction
  • Assist in pump station and related construction review and inspection.
  • Transporting District materials and equipment
  • Handling emergency calls including after hours and assistance to other districts on an emergency basis.
  • Preparation of project Daily Reports
  • Estimate of sanitary sewer overflow volumes or rate of flow. 
  • Familiarity of OSHA safety requirements
  • Familiarity of the California Integrated Water Quality System(CIWQS) is strongly recommended           
  • Assist in the preparation of plans.
  • Review plans, specifications and estimates.
  • Spill Prevention Program, Health and Safety and Emergency Plan.
  • Coordinate with outside agencies and utility companies relating to construction activities
  • Proficient with company provided general office software.

Qualifications:

  • 2+ years of experience in similar or related field
  • Valid California drivers license
  • Strong customer service skills
  • Ability to communicate clearly, both verbally and written
  • Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusion. 
  • Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situation.