Senior Transportation Engineer & Technical Lead

Pape-Dawson; San Antonio, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Pape-Dawson Engineers in San Antonio, TX seeks a Principal Engineer, Transportation to lead complex roadway projects from concept through final design and construction support. You will guide teams, review technical deliverables, and mentor engineers to deliver high quality work.

The role requires PE licensure, ABET-accredited civil degree, and 8+ years of progressive experience, with strong client communication and leadership. On-site work with opportunities for collaboration across offices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering (ABET-accredited) required.
• PE license required or clearly in process, with ability to support project work.
• Minimum 8 years of progressive civil engineering experience leading complex projects.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership for complex transportation projects from concept to final design and construction support.
• Establish design criteria, evaluate alternatives, and manage quality, risk, cost, and schedule.
• Review calculations, plans, specs, and reports for accuracy and compliance; mentor staff and coordinate with stakeholders.

Skills

Technical leadership

Mentoring engineers

Client coordination

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering (ABET-accredited)

Professional Engineer (PE) license

Job description

Pape-Dawson Engineers in San Antonio, TX seeks a Principal Engineer, Transportation to lead complex roadway projects from concept through final design and construction support. You will guide teams, review technical deliverables, and mentor engineers to deliver high quality work.

The role requires PE licensure, ABET-accredited civil degree, and 8+ years of progressive experience, with strong client communication and leadership. On-site work with opportunities for collaboration across offices.