Project Engineer, Site Development

Pape-Dawson, Tennessee; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental & vision insurance

401(k) with matching

Paid holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Pape-Dawson Engineers in Franklin, TN is seeking a full-time PE licensed Project Engineer to lead civil site project design and production, coordinating with in-house civil engineers, landscape architects, and land surveyors.

Responsibilities include design calculations, stormwater and utility design, and permitting with state and local jurisdictions. A BS in Civil Engineering and Tennessee PE (or reciprocity within 6 months) are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering is required.
• 5+ years of land or site development experience.
• Active Tennessee PE or ability to reciprocity within 6 months.

Responsibilities

• Prepare design calculations and construction plans for site development (grading, stormwater, utilities).
• Conduct code, entitlements and due diligence research.
• Analyze survey plans and data to design projects.

Skills

Site design experience

Stormwater design

Green infrastructure / LID

Permitting knowledge

Client coordination

Education

Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Job description

Job Description: Pape-Dawson’s Tennessee office, formerly RaganSmith, was founded in 1933 as a land surveying company. More than nine decades later, we have grown into an interdisciplinary consulting firm of experienced civil engineers, landscape architects, transportation experts, savvy surveyors, and brilliant land planners serving the private and public sectors. In 2024, RaganSmith joined the Pape-Dawson family of companies. Pape-Dawson is an industry-leading, future-focused civil engineering and professional services firm with nationwide locations. We are seeking a full-time PE licensed Project Engineer based in our Franklin, TN office. This position is responsible for assisting or leading civil site project design and production, client coordination and communication, stormwater management design, and permitting on a wide range of residential and commercial projects. The Project Engineer will collaborate in-house with other civil engineers, landscape architects, and land surveyors to assist our clients in developing public and private mixed-use projects.

Responsibilities

• Prepare engineering design calculations and construction plans to directly support site development projects including site grading, stormwater, utility design, and details, as well as prepare written drainage and utility reports.
• Code, entitlements, and general due diligence research.
• Analyze survey plans, reports, and other data collected to design projects.
• Forecast and adhere to project timelines.
• Use AutoCAD Civil 3D software to create designs.
• Collaborate with state, local, and federal jurisdictions for permitting.
• Additional related duties as needed.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering.
• 5+ years of land or site development experience; proven understanding of land development, stormwater and utility design.
• Active Tennessee PE or ability to achieve by reciprocity within 6 months.
• Experience in site design, entitlements, and permitting with local jurisdictions.
• Proven understanding of permitting process, codes, and criteria.
• Proficient in AutoCAD Civil 3D.
• Background in turnkey site design in either residential, multi-family, or commercial.
• Knowledge of green infrastructure and LID.

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 and 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.