Site Development Project Engineer - Civil Design Lead

Pape-Dawson, Georgia; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Pape-Dawson's Atlanta office leads civil engineering projects across the Southeast. The Project Engineer will design site plans, grading, utilities, and drainage, coordinating with clients and regulatory agencies to deliver high-quality developments.

The role requires a ABET-accredited civil engineering degree, a PE license, at least 4 years of land development experience, and proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D and MS Office.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering from an ABET-accredited program.
• Professional Engineer (P.E.) license required.
• Minimum 4 years of land development or civil site design experience.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D and Microsoft Office.
• Familiarity with grading, utility, and drainage design standards.

Responsibilities

• Prepare plans, specifications, and cost estimates for civil site projects.
• Develop grading, drainage, and utility designs in AutoCAD Civil 3D.
• Conduct feasibility analyses and layout studies for site optimization.
• Support permitting efforts with reports, exhibits, and technical responses.
• Coordinate with clients, consultants, and regulatory entities.
• Perform quality reviews of design deliverables.
• Guide junior engineers and review their technical work.
• Prepare drainage studies and utility service reports.
• Manage task-level schedules and project milestones.
• Attend client meetings and contribute to project planning.

Skills

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Microsoft Office

Grading/Drainage design standards

Education

ABET-accredited Civil Engineering degree

Professional Engineer (PE) license

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Microsoft Office

Job description

Pape-Dawson's Atlanta office leads civil engineering projects across the Southeast. The Project Engineer will design site plans, grading, utilities, and drainage, coordinating with clients and regulatory agencies to deliver high-quality developments.

The role requires a ABET-accredited civil engineering degree, a PE license, at least 4 years of land development experience, and proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D and MS Office.