Project Engineer - Water/Wastewater

Pape-Dawson Engineers•Fort Myers, FL

About The Position

The Project Engineer is a licensed Professional Engineer responsible for leading technical design and engineering execution on projects within their assigned service area. The role owns technical deliverables from concept through final design, ensuring accuracy, constructability, and compliance with applicable standards and regulations. The Project Engineer supports project leadership, mentors technical staff, coordinates across disciplines, and works directly with clients and public agencies while balancing quality, budget, and schedule. The role leads planning and design for water distribution and wastewater collection systems, performs and reviews hydraulic modeling and system analyses, prepares and manages regulatory permitting submittals and responses, supports treatment-facility design, and reviews contractor submittals during construction.

Requirements

Bachelor’s 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 and ability to manage multiple priorities.
Reliability, professionalism, and commitment to quality project delivery.

Responsibilities

Lead and produce complete engineering designs, including plans, specifications, reports, calculations, and estimates, in accordance with applicable codes, standards, and project requirements.
Evaluate design alternatives and apply engineering judgment to balance technical quality, constructability, cost, and schedule.
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.
Identify technical risks, resolve design issues, and contribute to schedule and budget adherence.
Communicate with clients, agencies, and project partners, representing the company professionally and confidently.
Mentor and provide technical guidance to junior staff.
Participate in professional, technical, or community organizations.
Uphold company values and contribute to a collaborative, high-performing team environment.
Lead the planning and design of water distribution and wastewater collection systems.
Perform and review hydraulic modeling and system analyses.
Prepare and manage regulatory permitting submittals and responses.
Support design of treatment facilities and review contractor submittals during construction.