Engineer III - Land Development (EIT III)

Pape-Dawson Engineers•San Antonio, TX

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Pape-Dawson’s San Antonio headquarters is seeking an Engineer III (EIT III) to support the planning, design, analysis, and delivery of engineering projects under the guidance of a licensed professional engineer (P.E.). The role applies experience and problem-solving skills to moderately complex assignments and may provide technical guidance to junior staff. The Engineer III collaborates with project managers, clients, multidisciplinary teams, and external stakeholders, and manages assigned work under general supervision.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or a related field from an ABET-accredited program.
At least 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 collaborate 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, 8 a.m.–5 p.m., with overtime as needed.

Responsibilities

Prepare design deliverables for site development projects, including grading, drainage, and utility layouts.
Analyze site constraints and evaluate design alternatives to meet client objectives and jurisdictional requirements.
Develop permitting support materials and coordinate responses needed for land development approvals.
Perform engineering planning, design, and analysis in accordance with applicable codes, standards, and regulations, producing work that requires minimal revision.
Prepare calculations and technical deliverables, including memoranda, reports, drawings, specifications, and cost estimates, and document assumptions and design decisions.
Evaluate and compare design alternatives, apply engineering judgment, and recommend solutions that support project objectives.
Coordinate with project managers, multidisciplinary teams, and external stakeholders to support project delivery.
Provide technical guidance and mentoring to junior engineers and designers.
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 projects.