Project Engineer - Tele

Pape-Dawson; Overland Park (KS); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Pape-Dawson Engineers' Telecommunications team seeks a Project Engineer to design and analyze fiber optic networks, produce construction documents, and support project delivery on diverse projects across the United States.

You will lead design efforts, coordinate with clients and contractors, and mentor junior staff, requiring 5+ years of experience and a PE license; Texas licensure preferred.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional engineering experience with demonstrated project success.
• Telecommunications and fiber optic design experience strongly preferred.
• Aerial and underground fiber design experience preferred.
• Fiber cable landing and/or fiber bridge attachment experience is a plus.
• Proficiency with CAD and engineering design software.
• Ability to lead the design of large or complex projects.
• Strong communication, organization, problem-solving, and project coordination skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and development of fiber optic and telecommunications infrastructure.
• Develop accurate, complete construction documents with minimal supervision.
• Coordinate with clients, project managers, engineers, contractors, utilities, and other stakeholders.
• Evaluate design alternatives and provide practical, cost-effective, constructive solutions.
• Review plans, specifications, calculations, and other project documentation for accuracy and compliance.
• Support project estimates, proposals, schedules, and budgets.
• Assist with construction administration, field observations, and change orders as needed.
• Maintain strong client relationships and support business development opportunities.
• Provide technical guidance to junior engineers and designers.

Skills

Fiber optic design

CAD proficiency

Project coordination

Communication skills

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil, Electrical, Telecommunications, or related Engineering

Active Professional Engineer (P.E.) license

Texas P.E. license preferred

Tools

CAD

Engineering design software

Job description

**Job Description:**## Project Engineer - Telecommunications## ## Who We AreAt Pape-Dawson Engineers, our work helps shape the communities where people live, work, and connect. We are committed to technical excellence, integrity, collaboration, and delivering quality solutions for our clients. We invest in our people and provide opportunities for continued professional and career growth.## What We DoOur Telecommunications team provides engineering and design services for fiber optic networks and telecommunications infrastructure across the United States. As our practice continues to grow, we offer opportunities to work on diverse and challenging projects while expanding your technical and leadership skills.## Position SummaryThe Project Engineer is responsible for independently performing engineering design, analysis, and plan production for telecommunications projects. This role requires strong technical knowledge, sound engineering judgment, attention to detail, and the ability to deliver quality work on schedule.### Essential Functions* Lead the design and development of fiber optic and telecommunications infrastructure.* Develop accurate, complete, and professional construction documents with minimal supervision.* Coordinate with clients, project managers, engineers, contractors, utilities, and other stakeholders.* Evaluate design alternatives and provide practical, cost-effective, and constructible solutions.* Review plans, specifications, calculations, and other project documentation for accuracy and compliance.* Support project estimates, proposals, schedules, and budgets.* Assist with construction administration, field observations, contractor questions, and change orders as needed.* Maintain strong client relationships and support business development opportunities.* Provide technical guidance to junior engineers and designers.* Take on increasing levels of technical and project responsibility while continuing professional development.## Position Requirements### Experience & Skills* 5+ years of professional engineering experience with demonstrated project success.* Telecommunications and fiber optic design experience strongly preferred.* Experience with aerial and underground fiber design preferred.* Fiber cable landing and/or fiber bridge attachment experience is a plus.* Proficiency with CAD and engineering design software.* Ability to lead the design of large or complex projects.* Strong communication, organization, problem-solving, and project coordination skills.* Ability to work effectively in a collaborative, multidisciplinary team environment.### Education & Licensure* Bachelor's degree in Civil, Electrical, Telecommunications, or related Engineering discipline required.* Active Professional Engineer (P.E.) license required.* Texas P.E. license preferred, or ability to obtain Texas licensure.