Civil Engineering Graduate — Design & Development Roles

Pape-Dawson; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Pape-Dawson Engineers is seeking December 2026 and May 2027 graduates to join our civil engineering team in Fort Worth, TX. The role supports design, analysis, and implementation of projects under a licensed professional engineer and offers hands-on experience in land development and district services.

You will assist in technical design, project coordination, and ensuring compliance with project-specific requirements, while collaborating with project managers and multidisciplinary teams to

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering from an ABET-accredited program.
• EIT certification or ability to obtain within 12 months from start date.
• Internship with a civil design firm is beneficial.
• Familiarity with AutoCAD Civil 3D is a plus.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Knowledge of engineering principles, techniques, and procedures.
• Effective communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
• Mon-Fri, 8am–5pm with overtime as needed.

Responsibilities

• Prepare technical reports, studies, and documentation using MS Office Suite.
• Direct and review the work of engineering technicians to ensure accuracy and quality.
• Collaborate with project managers and multidisciplinary teams to develop innovative engineering solutions.
• Assist in the design and preparation of plans for land development projects, focusing on grading, drainage, and utility layouts.
• Analyze design alternatives to address site constraints and meet client objectives.
• Collaborate on permitting and regulatory compliance for site development projects.
• Assist in preparing and maintaining Capital Improvement Plans (CIPs) to support budgeting and financial forecasting for District infrastructure.
• Contribute to the preparation of bond applications, feasibility studies, and related documentation.
• Support the development of engineering reports such as Alternate Capacity Requests (ACRs), Re-rates, and Emergency Preparedness Plans (EPPs).
• Assist in reviewing development plans, plats, and construction drawings for compliance with District and regulatory standards.
• Provide support for construction oversight, including site visits, contractor pay application reviews, and project documentation.
• Support the District Engineer in preparing and presenting materials for Board meetings.

Skills

Strong analytical

Effective communication

Team collaboration

Detail oriented

Education

ABET-accredited Civil Engineering program

EIT certification or ability to obtain within 12 months

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

MS Office Suite

Job description

Pape-Dawson Engineers is seeking December 2026 and May 2027 graduates to join our civil engineering team in Fort Worth, TX. The role supports design, analysis, and implementation of projects under a licensed professional engineer and offers hands-on experience in land development and district services.

You will assist in technical design, project coordination, and ensuring compliance with project-specific requirements, while collaborating with project managers and multidisciplinary teams to