Senior Project Engineer, Residential Development Leader

Pape-Dawson, Florida; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Pape-Dawson Engineers in Orlando, FL is seeking a Senior Project Engineer to lead the design and delivery of complex residential land development projects. You will guide teams through planning, design, permitting and final delivery while ensuring quality and regulatory compliance.

As a technical leader, you will mentor engineers, coordinate with managers, clients, and agencies, and help drive innovative solutions across multi-disciplinary teams in a fast-growing region.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or related field.
• Minimum of 6 years of relevant engineering experience.
• Professional Engineer (P.E.) license.
• Demonstrated ability to lead complex design tasks and guide project teams.
• Strong knowledge of engineering principles, practices, and standards.
• Proficiency with relevant engineering software and design tools.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proven ability to mentor staff and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong organizational skills with ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Availability to work Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, with occasional overtime as needed.

Responsibilities

• Lead site design for residential development, including grading, drainage, and utility layouts.
• Lead and perform advanced engineering analysis, design, and documentation per codes and standards.
• Serve as technical resource and SME on complex projects from planning through final deliverables.
• Coordinate permitting and regulatory approvals with agencies.
• Provide technical leadership from due diligence through construction support.
• Review calculations, reports, plans, specs, and cost estimates for accuracy.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Communication

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

Engineering software

Job description

Pape-Dawson Engineers in Orlando, FL is seeking a Senior Project Engineer to lead the design and delivery of complex residential land development projects. You will guide teams through planning, design, permitting and final delivery while ensuring quality and regulatory compliance.

As a technical leader, you will mentor engineers, coordinate with managers, clients, and agencies, and help drive innovative solutions across multi-disciplinary teams in a fast-growing region.