Land Development Project Engineer (P.E.)

Poulos-; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Pape-Dawson Engineers seeks a Project Engineer licensed as a Professional Engineer to lead site development design for commercial, residential, and institutional projects in Louisville. You will own technical deliverables from concept through final design, coordinating across disciplines and communicating with clients and agencies.

You will mentor junior staff, review work for accuracy, and help balance quality, budget, and schedule while upholding safety and regulatory standards.

Qualifications

• ABET-accredited degree in Civil Engineering required.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license required.
• Minimum of 4 years of progressive engineering experience.
• Strong understanding of engineering principles, design standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Proficiency with engineering design and analysis software.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to lead technical work, mentor others, and coordinate across disciplines.
• Availability to work standard hours with occasional overtime.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and preparation of site development plans for commercial, residential, and institutional projects.
• Develop grading, drainage, utility, and roadway layouts meeting client objectives and regulatory requirements.
• Coordinate permitting and agency approvals related to site development projects.
• Evaluate site constraints and design alternatives for constructible solutions.
• Prepare and review engineering designs including plans, specs, reports, calculations, and estimates.
• Coordinate technical work with project managers, subconsultants, and external stakeholders.
• Review work prepared by engineers, EITs, designers, and technicians for accuracy and quality.
• Support project delivery by identifying technical risks and helping maintain schedule and budget.

Skills

Technical leadership

Mentoring

Cross-disciplinary coordination

Written and verbal communication

Education

ABET-accredited Civil Engineering degree

Professional Engineer (PE) license

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

Engineering design software

Job description

Pape-Dawson Engineers seeks a Project Engineer licensed as a Professional Engineer to lead site development design for commercial, residential, and institutional projects in Louisville. You will own technical deliverables from concept through final design, coordinating across disciplines and communicating with clients and agencies.

You will mentor junior staff, review work for accuracy, and help balance quality, budget, and schedule while upholding safety and regulatory standards.