Senior Residential Project Engineer — Lead Design

Pape-Dawson Engineers; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Pape-Dawson Engineers is seeking a Senior Project Engineer in Orlando to lead the planning, analysis, design, and delivery of complex residential land development projects. This role acts as a technical leader and mentor within a multidisciplinary team to ensure high-quality outcomes.

You will collaborate with project managers, clients, agencies, and internal teams to meet goals, budgets, and schedules, applying advanced engineering judgment across all project phases.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related field.
• Minimum of 6 years of relevant engineering experience.
• Professional Engineer (P.E.) license.
• Ability to lead complex design tasks and guide project teams.
• Strong knowledge of engineering principles and design standards.
• Proficiency with relevant engineering software and tools.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proven ability to mentor staff and collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong organizational skills with the 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 technical documentation in accordance with applicable codes, standards, regulations, and project requirements.
• Serve as a technical resource and subject-matter leader on complex projects, guiding design development from conceptual planning through final deliverables.
• Evaluate site constraints and design alternatives to meet client objectives and regulatory requirements.
• Coordinate permitting and regulatory approvals with local, state, and federal agencies.
• Provide technical leadership throughout project execution, from due diligence through construction support.
• Review engineering calculations, reports, plans, specifications, and cost estimates to ensure technical accuracy, constructability, and quality.
• Coordinate closely with project managers to support project scope, schedules, budgets, and quality control processes.
• Mentor, train, and provide technical guidance to engineers and technicians; review work for quality and consistency.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, clients, agencies, and subconsultants to develop effective and innovative engineering solutions.
• Apply sound engineering judgment to evaluate alternatives, resolve technical challenges, and recommend optimal solutions.
• Support continuous improvement by introducing new tools, methods, and best practices that enhance project outcomes.

Skills

Project leadership

Mentoring

Team collaboration

Communication

Problem solving

Quality focus

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Job description

Pape-Dawson Engineers is seeking a Senior Project Engineer in Orlando to lead the planning, analysis, design, and delivery of complex residential land development projects. This role acts as a technical leader and mentor within a multidisciplinary team to ensure high-quality outcomes.

You will collaborate with project managers, clients, agencies, and internal teams to meet goals, budgets, and schedules, applying advanced engineering judgment across all project phases.