The American Engineers

Operating Engineers Funds is a nonprofit corporation that administers benefit programs for more than 35,000 participants of the International Union of Operating Engineers, Local 12 and their dependents and beneficiaries. The majority of the union s engineers work in public and private construction as operators of heavy equipment, mechanics, concrete pumpers, soil testers, inspectors and surveyors. The programs administered by the company include the Operating Engineers Health & Welfare Fund, Operating Engineers Pension Trust, Operating Engineers Vacation-Holiday Savings Trust and Operating Engineers Journeyman-Apprentice Training Trust. The programs provide health and welfare benefits to more than 15,000 active participants and 6,000-plus retirees, as well as pensions to more than 24,000 members. In addition, the funds are used to conduct training and apprentice programs. Operating Engineers Funds is headquartered in Pasadena, Calif.

Tait & Associates, based in Santa Ana, CA, is a multifaceted engineering firm specializing in civil engineering, public infrastructure, environmental services, and fuel system design. With a commitment to strengthening communities and protecting the environment, Tait blends artistic creativity with functionality in their diverse development projects. Celebrating its 60th anniversary, Tait has been recognized as a top workplace for eight consecutive years, reflecting its dedication to fostering a family-oriented culture while delivering innovative solutions. The firm's projects, such as the OC Animal Care Facility, exemplify their focus on creating infrastructure that withstands the test of time and enhances the quality of life for the communities they serve. Generated from the website