Project Engineer - Water/Wastewater

Pape-Dawson Consulting Engineers, LLC; McKinney (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Pape-Dawson Consulting Engineers, LLC is seeking a Project Engineer in McKinney, TX. The engineer will lead technical design and execution on water and wastewater projects, owning deliverables from concept to final design while ensuring accuracy and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities include coordinating with disciplines, mentoring junior staff, and communicating with clients and agencies. A PE license and 4+ years of progressive engineering experience are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or related field from an ABET-accredited program.
• Professional Engineer (P.E.) license.
• Minimum of 4 years of progressive engineering experience.
• Strong understanding of engineering principles, design standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Proficiency with applicable engineering design and analysis software.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to lead technical work, mentor others, and coordinate across disciplines.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Reliability, professionalism, and commitment to quality project delivery.

Responsibilities

• Lead and produce complete engineering designs, including plans, specifications, reports, calculations, and estimates.
• Evaluate design alternatives, apply engineering judgment, and balance quality, cost, and schedule.
• Coordinate technical work with project managers, disciplines, subconsultants, and stakeholders.
• Review work by engineers, EITs, designers, and technicians to ensure accuracy and quality.
• Prepare and review technical reports, studies, and documentation using standard tools.
• Identify technical risks and support schedule and budget adherence.
• Communicate with clients, agencies, and partners with professionalism and confidence.
• Mentor junior staff and support their professional development.
• Participate in professional organizations to support growth and industry engagement.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Communication

Project management

Time management

Education

Bachelors in Civil Engineering

ABET-accredited program

Tools

Engineering design software

Hydraulic modeling

Job description

Project Engineer

The Project Engineer is a licensed Professional Engineer responsible for leading technical design and engineering execution on projects within their assigned service area. This role takes full ownership of technical deliverables from concept through final design, ensuring accuracy, constructability, and compliance with applicable standards and regulations.

The Project Engineer supports overall project leadership, mentors technical staff, coordinates across disciplines, and works directly with clients and public agencies while consistently balancing quality, budget and schedule.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and produce complete engineering designs, including plans, specifications, reports, calculations, and estimates, in accordance with applicable codes, standards, and project requirements.
• Evaluate design alternatives, apply sound engineering judgment, and select solutions that balance technical quality, constructability, cost, and schedule.
• Coordinate technical work with project managers, internal disciplines, subconsultants, and external stakeholders.
• Review and oversee work prepared by engineers, EITs, designers, and technicians to ensure accuracy, consistency, and quality.
• Prepare and review technical reports, studies, and documentation using standard engineering and office software tools.
• Support project delivery by identifying technical risks, resolving design issues, and contributing to schedule and budget adherence.
• Communicate effectively with clients, agencies, and project partners, representing the company with professionalism and confidence.
• Mentor and provide technical guidance to junior staff, supporting their professional development.
• Participate in professional, technical, or community organizations to support continued growth and industry engagement.
• Uphold company values and contribute to a collaborative, high‑performing team environment.

Water / Wastewater

• Lead the planning and design of water distribution and wastewater collection systems.
• Perform and review hydraulic modeling and system analyses.
• Prepare and manage regulatory permitting submittals and responses.
• Support design of treatment facilities and review contractor submittals during construction.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or a related field from an ABET-accredited program.
• Professional Engineer (P.E.) license.
• Minimum of 4 years of progressive engineering experience.
• Strong understanding of engineering principles, design standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Proficiency with applicable engineering design and analysis software.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to lead technical work, mentor others, and coordinate across disciplines.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Reliability, professionalism, and commitment to quality project delivery.

Availability

Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, with occasional overtime as needed.

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.