Engineer III - Land Development (EIT III)
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. The role applies experience and problem-solving skills to moderately complex assignments, collaborates with project managers, clients, and multidisciplinary teams, and may provide technical guidance to junior staff. The position focuses on land development and site development projects, including grading, drainage, utility layouts, and permitting support. The engineer prepares calculations and technical deliverables, evaluates alternatives, coordinates with stakeholders, and contributes to quality control and quality assurance. The work is primarily office-based, with periodic field work, site visits, meetings, or agency coordination as required. The stated schedule is Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., with overtime as needed.
Requirements
- 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 through Friday, 8 a.m. to 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 required 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 engineering calculations and technical deliverables, including memoranda, reports, drawings, specifications, and cost estimates, and document assumptions and design decisions.
- Evaluate and compare design alternatives, apply sound 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 a project.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
