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. • Perform hydrologic and hydraulic modeling (including 1D/2D analyses) using industry-standard tools to support drainage and floodplain studies. • Develop and document alternatives for stormwater systems, including detention/retention, channels, and conveyance systems. • Prepare supporting technical documentation and mapping inputs for regulatory submittals as required (e.g., floodplain-related documentation). • Coordinate modeling assumptions, results, and deliverables with project teams and reviewing entities.
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
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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.