Civil Engineer in Training III – Growth & Mentorship

Pape-Dawson Engineers; New Braunfels (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Pape-Dawson Engineers in New Braunfels, TX is seeking an Civil Engineer to support land development projects along the IH-35 corridor. You will prepare grading, drainage, and utility layouts, assess site constraints, and develop permitting materials for approvals.

The role requires a 2-year engineering track record, an ABET-accredited degree, and an EIT certification. You will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, perform design analyses, and contribute to project delivery in an office

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering 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 judgement 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

Responsibilities

• Prepare design deliverables for land 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 judgement, 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

Communication skills

Engineering software

Education

ABET-accredited Civil Engineering degree

Engineer-in-Training (EIT/EI) certification

Tools

Engineering software

Job description

Pape-Dawson Engineers in New Braunfels, TX is seeking an Civil Engineer to support land development projects along the IH-35 corridor. You will prepare grading, drainage, and utility layouts, assess site constraints, and develop permitting materials for approvals.

The role requires a 2-year engineering track record, an ABET-accredited degree, and an EIT certification. You will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, perform design analyses, and contribute to project delivery in an office