Civil Graduate- Water Resources

Pape-Dawson Engineers; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Pape-Dawson Engineers is seeking December 2026 and May 2027 graduates to join our Fort Worth team. You will support design, analysis, and implementation within an engineering group under a P.E. guide, contributing to water and wastewater projects.

You’ll prepare reports, assist in design and permitting, and collaborate with project managers and technicians to deliver quality solutions on schedule.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related field from ABET-accredited program.
• EIT certification or ability to obtain within 12 months from start date.
• Internship experience with civil design firm is beneficial.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Effective written and verbal communication.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Flexibility to adapt to changing priorities and deadlines.
• Reliability and dependability.
• Ability to work Monday–Friday, 8am–5pm with overtime as needed.

Responsibilities

• Prepare technical reports, studies, and documentation using tools such as 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 planning and design of water distribution and wastewater systems, including hydraulic modeling and simulation.
• Prepare governmental permitting packages, respond to requests for information, and maintain permitting logs for large-scale projects.
• Provide design support for small wastewater treatment facilities and assist with contractor submittals, including reviews against specifications and maintaining submittal logs for ongoing construction projects.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Written and verbal communication

Team collaboration

Flexibility

Reliability

Time management

Overtime willingness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related field from ABET-accredited program

EIT certification or ability to obtain within 12 months from start date

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Job description

Overview

We are looking for December 2026 and May 2027 graduates to join our team. This position will contribute to the successful design, analysis, and implementation of projects within an engineering team. This role includes assisting in technical design, project coordination, and ensuring compliance with project-specific requirements under the guidance of a licensed professional engineer (P.E.).

Responsibilities

• Prepare technical reports, studies, and documentation using tools such as 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.

Water/Wastewater (W/WW)

• Assist in the planning and design of water distribution and wastewater collection systems, including hydraulic modeling and simulation.
• Prepare governmental permitting packages, respond to requests for additional information, and maintain permitting logs for large-scale projects.
• Provide design support for small wastewater treatment facilities and assist with contractor submittals, including reviews against specifications and maintaining submittal logs for ongoing construction projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or a related field from an ABET-accredited program.
• EIT certification or ability to obtain within 12 months from start date.
• Previous experience through an 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.
• Flexibility to adapt to changing priorities and deadlines.
• Reliability and dependability.
• Ability to work Monday - Friday, 8am - 5pm with overtime as needed.

EEO Statement

All qualified applicants for Pape-Dawson Engineers will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.