Civil Engineer III - Land Development (EIT)

Pape-Dawson; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Pape-Dawson Engineers in San Antonio, TX, seeks an Engineer III (EIT III) to support planning, design, analysis, and delivery of engineering projects under a licensed PE. This role involves mentoring junior staff and collaborating with project managers and multidisciplinary teams.

The candidate will prepare site development design deliverables, analyze constraints, develop permitting materials, and ensure compliance with codes and standards while working primarily in an office setting with

Qualifications

• ABET-accredited Civil Engineering degree required.
• Minimum 2 years of professional engineering experience.
• Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification.
• Working knowledge of engineering principles, design standards, and applicable codes/regulations.
• 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; ability to work collaboratively with teams, clients, and 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 and site visits.

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 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.

Skills

Engineering principles

Design standards

Communication skills

Project coordination

Team collaboration

Education

ABET-accredited Civil Engineering degree

Tools

Engineering software

Job description

Pape-Dawson Engineers in San Antonio, TX, seeks an Engineer III (EIT III) to support planning, design, analysis, and delivery of engineering projects under a licensed PE. This role involves mentoring junior staff and collaborating with project managers and multidisciplinary teams.

The candidate will prepare site development design deliverables, analyze constraints, develop permitting materials, and ensure compliance with codes and standards while working primarily in an office setting with