Lead Land Development Project Engineer

Pape-Dawson Engineers; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Pape-Dawson Engineers is seeking a licensed Project Engineer to lead technical design and engineering execution on civil projects in Houston, TX. This role owns deliverables from concept to final design, ensuring constructability, accuracy, and regulatory compliance while balancing quality, schedule, and budget.

The project engineer mentors staff, coordinates across disciplines, and interfaces with clients and public agencies to deliver successful land development outcomes.

Qualifications

• ABET-accredited B.S. in Civil Engineering is required.
• Professional Engineer (P.E.) license is required.
• Minimum of 4 years of progressive civil engineering experience.
• Strong understanding of design standards and regulatory requirements.
• Proficiency with applicable engineering design and analysis software.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to lead technical work and coordinate across disciplines.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and preparation of land development plans for residential projects.
• Develop grading, drainage, utilities, and roadway layouts.
• Coordinate permitting and agency approvals for site development.
• Evaluate site constraints and propose constructible design solutions.
• Lead and prepare complete designs, reports, calculations, and estimates per codes and standards.
• Coordinate work with project managers, subconsultants, and external stakeholders.
• Review work by engineers, EITs, designers, and technicians for accuracy and quality.
• Prepare and review technical reports using standard engineering tools.
• Support project delivery by identifying risks and contributing to schedule/budget.

Skills

PE license

Project leadership

Civil engineering

Communication

Mentoring

Education

ABET-accredited B.S. Civil Engineering

Job description

Pape-Dawson Engineers is seeking a licensed Project Engineer to lead technical design and engineering execution on civil projects in Houston, TX. This role owns deliverables from concept to final design, ensuring constructability, accuracy, and regulatory compliance while balancing quality, schedule, and budget.

The project engineer mentors staff, coordinates across disciplines, and interfaces with clients and public agencies to deliver successful land development outcomes.