Engineer In Training IV (EIT IV) - Land Development

Pape-Dawson, Tennessee; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision, and life insurance

401(k) safe harbor contribution plus 10% employer matching

Generous PTO and paid holidays

Tuition and gym reimbursements

Flexible work environment

Focus on work-life balance

Job summary

Pape-Dawson is seeking a full-time Engineer-in-Training IV (EIT IV) for Land Development in Louisville, KY. You will work closely with licensed civil engineers to assist clients in developing various projects in the public and private sectors.

Your role includes producing project plans, specifications, and cost estimates, providing design alternatives, and preparing technical reports. This position requires a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering and 3-4 years of experience in civil design.

The role offers benefits like health insurance, flexible working environment, and 401(k) matching.

Qualifications

• 3-4 years’ experience in civil design – site, commercial and/or residential design.
• EIT or ability to achieve by reciprocity.
• Experience with local jurisdiction entitlement and zoning along with permitting processes.

Responsibilities

• Assist a Project Manager in the production of project plans, specifications, and cost estimates.
• Develop feasible design alternatives and compare significant parameters.
• Identify and analyze the principal design features and major design alternatives.

Skills

Civil design

Technical report writing

AutoCAD Civil 3D

MS Office Suite

Education

Bachelor of Science in civil or agricultural engineering

Job description

Pape‑Dawson’s Louisville office was established by the acquisition of Prism Engineering. Established in 2006, the Louisville office provides specialized expertise in programmatic retail and commercial development projects. Partnering seamlessly with our resources across the Southeast region, our Louisville team provides comprehensive civil engineering, surveying, and professional services for development projects in Kentucky and beyond.

Overview

We are seeking a full‑time Engineer‑in‑Training IV (EIT IV) – Land Development based in our Louisville, KY office. This position will collaborate in‑house with licensed civil engineers, landscape architects, and land surveyors to assist our clients in developing commercial and residential projects in the public and private sectors. This position is involved in the practical application of engineering principles to design infrastructure for site or commercial and residential land development projects.

Responsibilities

• Assist a Project Manager in the production of project plans, specifications and cost estimates
• Develop feasible design alternatives and compare significant parameters such as typical sections, horizontal and vertical alignments, right‑of‑way requirements and cost
• Identify and analyze the principle design features and major design alternatives that satisfy the project’s purpose and need
• Use computer assisted engineering and design software and equipment to prepare engineering and design documents
• Prepare written technical reports and engineering studies using approved company format
• Direct production work of technicians

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in civil or agricultural engineering from an ABET accredited college or university
• 3‑4 years’ experience in civil design – site, commercial and/or residential design
• EIT or ability to achieve by reciprocity
• Experience with local jurisdiction entitlement and zoning along with permitting processes and procedures
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD Civil 3D and MS Office Suite
• Additional related duties as needed

Benefits

• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
• Long‑term and short‑term disability coverage
• Generous PTO and paid holidays
• 401(k) safe harbor contribution plus 10% employer matching
• Premium time paid out to eligible salaried employees when over 40 hours are worked in a week
• Annual salary review and bonus
• Tuition and gym reimbursements
• Parental leave
• Flexible work environment
• Focus on work‑life balance

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.