About this role
Job Description:
Overview This position supports the planning, design, analysis, and delivery of engineering projects under the guidance of a licensed professional engineer (P.E.) and may provide technical guidance to junior staff. The role applies experience and problem-solving skills to moderately complex assignments while collaborating with project managers, clients, and multidisciplinary teams.
Responsibilities • Perform engineering planning, design, and analysis tasks in accordance with applicable codes, standards, and regulations, producing work that requires minimal revision. • Prepare engineering calculations and technical deliverables such as memoranda, reports, drawings, specifications, and cost estimates, clearly documenting assumptions and design decisions. • Evaluate and compare design alternatives, apply sound engineering judgment, and recommend appropriate solutions to support project objectives. • Coordinate with project managers, multidisciplinary teams, and external stakeholders to support project delivery, with guidance as appropriate. • Provide technical guidance and mentoring to junior engineers and designers to support team development and quality outcomes. • Participate in quality control and quality assurance practices to support accuracy, consistency, and compliance with standards. • Manage assigned tasks independently, meet deadlines, and demonstrate accountability for assigned portions of a project. • Support planning and design of water distribution and wastewater collection systems, including layouts, profiles, and supporting calculations. • Prepare technical documentation and permitting support materials for public infrastructure improvements. • Support project coordination activities such as utility conflicts/coordination documentation and right-of-entry or easement-related technical exhibits, as applicable.
Qualifications • Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or a related field from an ABET-accredited program. • Minimum of 2 years of professional engineering experience performing progressively responsible engineering work. • Engineer-in-Training (EIT/EI) certification • Working knowledge of engineering principles, design standards, and applicable codes and regulations relevant to assigned service areas. • Ability to apply established engineering practices and exercise sound judgment on moderately complex assignments. • Proficiency with relevant engineering software and tools. • Effective written and verbal communication skills and ability to work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams, clients, and external agencies. • Ability to manage assigned tasks, meet deadlines, and work under general supervision. • Willingness to work primarily in an office environment with periodic field work, site visits, meetings, or agency coordination as required. • Ability to work Monday – Friday, 8am – 5pm with overtime as needed
EEO Statement:
All qualified applicants for Pape-Dawson Engineers will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.