Project Engineer Land Development

Job Description:

Overview

The Project Engineer is a licensed Professional Engineer responsible for leading technical design and engineering execution on projects within their assigned service area. This role takes full ownership of technical deliverables from concept through final design ensuring accuracy constructability and compliance with applicable standards and regulations. The Project Engineer supports overall project leadership mentors technical staff coordinates across disciplines and works directly with clients and public agencies while consistently balancing quality budget and schedule.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design and preparation of land development plans for residential projects.

• Develop grading drainage utility and roadway layouts that meet client objectives and regulatory requirements.

• Coordinate permitting and agency approvals related to site development projects.

• Evaluate site constraints and design alternatives to support efficient and constructible solutions.

• Lead and produce complete engineering designs including plans specifications reports calculations and estimates in accordance with applicable codes standards and project requirements.

• Coordinate technical work with project managers internal disciplines subconsultants and external stakeholders.

• Review and oversee work prepared by engineers EITs designers and technicians to ensure accuracy consistency and quality.

• Prepare and review technical reports studies and documentation using standard engineering and office software tools.

• Support project delivery by identifying technical risks resolving design issues and contributing to schedule and budget adherence.

• Communicate effectively with clients agencies and project partners representing the company with professionalism and confidence.

• Mentor and provide technical guidance to junior staff supporting their professional development.

• Participate in professional technical or community organizations to support continued growth and industry engagement.

• Uphold company values and contribute to a collaborative high-performing team environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Civil Engineering or a related field from an ABET-accredited program.

• Professional Engineer (P.E.) license

• Minimum of 4 years of progressive engineering experience

• Strong understanding of engineering principles design standards and regulatory requirements.

• Proficiency with applicable engineering design and analysis software.

• Effective written and verbal communication skills.

• Ability to lead technical work mentor others and coordinate across disciplines.

• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.

• Reliability professionalism and commitment to quality project delivery.

• Availability to work Monday through Friday 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM with occasional 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.