PapeDawson Engineers Inc

Engineer III - Water/Wastewater

PapeDawson Engineers Inc$75K — $90K *
Energy & Utilities
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related field from an ABET-accredited program
  • Minimum of 2 years of professional engineering experience
  • Engineer-in-Training (EIT/EI) certification
  • Proficient in engineering principles, design standards, and relevant codes
  • Ability to apply established engineering practices and sound judgment
  • Proficiency with relevant engineering software and tools
  • Effective communication skills for team collaboration and client interaction

Responsibilities

  • Perform engineering planning, design, and analysis tasks with precision
  • Prepare technical documents like reports and drawings, ensuring clear documentation of assumptions
  • Evaluate design alternatives and recommend solutions to meet project goals
  • Coordinate project efforts with managers, teams, and stakeholders under guidance
  • Mentor junior engineers and designers to enhance team capabilities
  • Participate in quality control practices for compliance and accuracy
  • Manage individual tasks to meet deadlines and maintain project accountability
  • Design water distribution and wastewater collection systems, including layouts and calculations

Benefits

  • Technical guidance under a licensed professional engineer (P.E.)
  • Opportunities for mentoring and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams
  • Exposure to diverse engineering projects related to public infrastructure improvements
  • Inclusion in quality control and assurance processes
  • Field work opportunities alongside office responsibilities
Full Job Description
Job Description:

Overview

This position supports the planning, design, analysis, and delivery of engineering projects under the guidance of a licensed professional engineer (P.E.) and may provide technical guidance to junior staff. The role applies experience and problem-solving skills to moderately complex assignments while collaborating with project managers, clients, and multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities
• Perform engineering planning, design, and analysis tasks in accordance with applicable codes, standards, and regulations, producing work that requires minimal revision.
• Prepare engineering calculations and technical deliverables such as memoranda, reports, drawings, specifications, and cost estimates, clearly documenting assumptions and design decisions.
• Evaluate and compare design alternatives, apply sound engineering judgment, and recommend appropriate solutions to support project objectives.
• Coordinate with project managers, multidisciplinary teams, and external stakeholders to support project delivery, with guidance as appropriate.
• Provide technical guidance and mentoring to junior engineers and designers to support team development and quality outcomes.
• 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.
• Support planning and design of water distribution and wastewater collection systems, including layouts, profiles, and supporting calculations.
• Prepare technical documentation and permitting support materials for public infrastructure improvements.
• Support project coordination activities such as utility conflicts/coordination documentation and right-of-entry or easement-related technical exhibits, as applicable.

Qualifications
• 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 - Friday, 8am - 5pm with overtime as needed

About PapeDawson Engineers Inc

Pape-Dawson Engineers, Inc. is a civil and environmental engineering consulting firm headquartered in San Antonio, Texas. The company was founded in 1965 by Gene Dawson and Bill Pape. The firm provides services in the areas of transportation, water resources, land development, environmental, surveying, and construction management. Pape-Dawson has additional offices in Austin, Houston, Fort Worth, and Dallas. The company has been recognized as one of the best places to work in San Antonio and Austin.
Learn more about PapeDawson Engineers Inc
Size
1,100 employees
Industry
Net Income
$10 million
5 Year Trend
+10%
Revenue
$100 million

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