PapeDawson Engineers Inc

Project Engineer - Public Works

PapeDawson Engineers Inc$70K — $95K *
Real Estate & Construction
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.
  • Professional Engineer (P.E.) license is required.
  • Minimum of 4 years of progressive engineering experience.
  • Strong grasp of engineering principles, design standards, and regulatory requirements.
  • Proficiency with relevant engineering design and analysis software.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Capacity to lead technical projects and mentor junior staff.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and produce detailed engineering designs including plans and specifications.
  • Evaluate design alternatives and apply engineering judgment for optimal solutions.
  • Coordinate technical work with project managers and external stakeholders.
  • Oversee work by engineers to ensure quality and consistency.
  • Prepare technical reports using engineering software tools.
  • Identify technical risks and contribute to project budget and schedule adherence.
  • Communicate professionally with clients and public agencies.

Benefits

  • Mentorship opportunities for professional development.
  • Participation in industry organizations for ongoing growth.
  • Collaborative and high-performing team environment.
Full Job Description

Job Description:

Project Engineer

Overview

The Project Engineer - Public Works is a licensed Professional Engineer responsible for leading technical design and engineering execution on projects within our BHC, Public Works team. This role takes full ownership of technical deliverables from concept through final design, ensuring accuracy, constructability, and compliance with applicable standards and regulations. The Project Engineer supports overall project leadership, mentors technical staff, coordinates across disciplines, and works directly with clients and public agencies while consistently balancing quality, budget, and schedule.

Key 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, apply sound engineering judgment, and select solutions that 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.

  • Support project delivery by identifying technical risks, resolving design issues, and contributing to schedule and budget adherence.

  • Communicate effectively with clients, agencies, and project partners, representing the company with professionalism and confidence.

  • Mentor and provide technical guidance to junior staff, supporting their professional development.

  • Participate in professional, technical, or community organizations to support continued growth and industry engagement.

  • Uphold company values and contribute to a collaborative, high-performing team environment.

  • Lead traffic and transportation design tasks, including intersection geometry, signing, pavement markings, and traffic control.

  • Prepare and review traffic studies such as traffic impact analyses, safety assessments, and operational evaluations.

  • Coordinate with agencies on traffic design standards, approvals, and technical reviews.

  • Lead roadway and highway design efforts, including development of plans, specifications, and estimates.

  • Evaluate design alternatives related to alignments, typical sections, right-of-way impacts, and cost.

  • Lead the planning and design of wastewater collection systems.

Qualifications

  • 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 with the ability to manage multiple priorities.

  • Reliability, professionalism, and commitment to quality project delivery.

  • Availability to work Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, with occasional 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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