Civil Graduate: Land Development Design & Permitting

Pape-Dawson Engineers; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) plan with match

PTO & holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Parental leave

Flexible work environment

Job summary

Pape-Dawson Engineers in Georgia is seeking Civil Graduates graduating in December 2026 or May 2027 to join our Atlanta-area offices in Atlanta, Marietta, Duluth, and Alpharetta. The Civil Graduate will focus on land development and assist in design, analysis, and implementation of projects within an engineering team.

Under the guidance of a licensed Professional Engineer (PE), you will contribute to technical design, project coordination, and ensuring compliance with project-specific

Qualifications

• ABET-accredited Civil Engineering degree or related field.
• EIT certification or ability to obtain within 12 months of start date.
• Familiarity with AutoCAD Civil 3D.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Effective communication and teamwork abilities.

Responsibilities

• Assist in design and preparation of plans for commercial, residential, and site development projects (grading, drainage, utilities).
• Analyze design alternatives to address site constraints and meet client objectives.
• Collaborate on permitting and regulatory compliance for site development.
• Prepare technical reports, studies, and documentation using MS Office.
• Direct and review the work of engineering technicians for quality and accuracy.
• Collaborate with project managers and multidisciplinary teams on engineering solutions.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Strong communication

Team collaboration

Adaptability

Reliability

Education

ABET-accredited Civil Engineering degree

EIT certification or within 12 months

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Job description

Pape-Dawson Engineers in Georgia is seeking Civil Graduates graduating in December 2026 or May 2027 to join our Atlanta-area offices in Atlanta, Marietta, Duluth, and Alpharetta. The Civil Graduate will focus on land development and assist in design, analysis, and implementation of projects within an engineering team.

Under the guidance of a licensed Professional Engineer (PE), you will contribute to technical design, project coordination, and ensuring compliance with project-specific