Land Development Engineer in Training III

Pape-Dawson Engineers; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Pape-Dawson Engineers is establishing a new Knoxville office and seeks an EIT III to support planning, design, and analysis of land development projects. The role pairs growing technical expertise with collaboration across project managers, clients, and agencies.

You will prepare design deliverables, analyze constraints, and help coordinate permitting and project delivery under the guidance of a licensed engineer.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering (ABET-accredited) required.
• Minimum 2 years of professional engineering experience.
• EIT/EI certification preferred.
• Ability to apply established engineering practices with sound judgment on moderately complex tasks.

Responsibilities

• Prepare design deliverables for land development projects (grading, drainage, utilities).
• Analyze site constraints and evaluate design alternatives to meet objectives and codes.
• Develop permitting materials and coordinate land development approvals.
• Perform planning, design, and analysis per applicable codes and standards.
• Prepare calculations and deliverables with clearly stated assumptions and design decisions.
• Coordinate with project managers, multidisciplinary teams, and stakeholders to support delivery.
• Provide guidance to junior engineers and designers to ensure quality outcomes.
• Participate in quality control and assurance to ensure accuracy and standards compliance.

Skills

Communication

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

Engineering software

Job description

Pape-Dawson Engineers is establishing a new Knoxville office and seeks an EIT III to support planning, design, and analysis of land development projects. The role pairs growing technical expertise with collaboration across project managers, clients, and agencies.

You will prepare design deliverables, analyze constraints, and help coordinate permitting and project delivery under the guidance of a licensed engineer.