Water/Wastewater Project Engineer - Design Lead

Pape-Dawson; Fort Myers (FL); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Pape-Dawson in Fort Myers, FL is seeking a Project Engineer to lead design and execution on water and wastewater projects. The engineer will own technical deliverables from concept through final design, ensuring constructability and regulatory compliance.

The role requires a P.E. license and a Civil Engineering degree from an ABET-accredited program, with at least 4 years of progressive engineering experience. Strong leadership and communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering from an ABET-accredited program.
• Professional Engineer (P.E.) license is required.
• Minimum of 4 years of progressive engineering experience.
• Ability to lead technical work and coordinate across disciplines.

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, 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.
• 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.

Skills

Leadership

Project coordination

Effective communication

Regulatory knowledge

Education

ABET-accredited degree in Civil Engineering

Professional Engineer (P.E.) license

Tools

AutoCAD

HEC-RAS

WaterGEMS

Job description

Pape-Dawson in Fort Myers, FL is seeking a Project Engineer to lead design and execution on water and wastewater projects. The engineer will own technical deliverables from concept through final design, ensuring constructability and regulatory compliance.

The role requires a P.E. license and a Civil Engineering degree from an ABET-accredited program, with at least 4 years of progressive engineering experience. Strong leadership and communication skills are essential.