Project Engineer - Tele

Pape-Dawson Engineers•Overland Park, KS

20d

About The Position

Who We Are At Pape-Dawson Engineers, our work helps shape the communities where people live, work, and connect. We are committed to technical excellence, integrity, collaboration, and delivering quality solutions for our clients. We invest in our people and provide opportunities for continued professional and career growth. What We Do Our Telecommunications team provides engineering and design services for fiber optic networks and telecommunications infrastructure across the United States. As our practice continues to grow, we offer opportunities to work on diverse and challenging projects while expanding your technical and leadership skills.

Requirements

5+ years of professional engineering experience with demonstrated project success.
Telecommunications and fiber optic design experience strongly preferred.
Experience with aerial and underground fiber design preferred.
Fiber cable landing and/or fiber bridge attachment experience is a plus.
Proficiency with CAD and engineering design software.
Ability to lead the design of large or complex projects.
Strong communication, organization, problem-solving, and project coordination skills.
Ability to work effectively in a collaborative, multidisciplinary team environment.
Bachelor's degree in Civil, Electrical, Telecommunications, or related Engineering discipline required.
Active Professional Engineer (P.E.) license required.
Texas P.E. license preferred, or ability to obtain Texas licensure.

Nice To Haves

Telecommunications and fiber optic design experience strongly preferred.
Experience with aerial and underground fiber design preferred.
Fiber cable landing and/or fiber bridge attachment experience is a plus.
Texas P.E. license preferred, or ability to obtain Texas licensure.

Responsibilities

Lead the design and development of fiber optic and telecommunications infrastructure.
Develop accurate, complete, and professional construction documents with minimal supervision.
Coordinate with clients, project managers, engineers, contractors, utilities, and other stakeholders.
Evaluate design alternatives and provide practical, cost-effective, and constructible solutions.
Review plans, specifications, calculations, and other project documentation for accuracy and compliance.
Support project estimates, proposals, schedules, and budgets.
Assist with construction administration, field observations, contractor questions, and change orders as needed.
Maintain strong client relationships and support business development opportunities.
Provide technical guidance to junior engineers and designers.
Take on increasing levels of technical and project responsibility while continuing professional development.