WHAT WE DO:

Dunaway is a professional services firm established in 1956, with offices in Fort Worth, Austin, Dallas, Farmersville, Houston, Midland, and San Antonio. We offer civil and structural engineering, planning landscape architecture, survey, and construction inspection services to public and private clients throughout Texas.

As a multi-discipline firm with a staff of over 300 positioned in our seven offices across the state of Texas – our firm’s size, location, and reputation allows us to provide local, specialized knowledge to each project and each client that we serve.

WHO WE ARE:

At Dunaway, our mission is to foster a culture that ensures our employees thrive and reach their highest potential. This is what we call the Dunaway Difference. We realize that our employees, who efficiently utilize their time and talents to further the growth of our organization, are our most valuable asset.

WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING:

You will collaborate closely with the Discipline Lead to analyze, lead, and design diverse civil infrastructure projects, encompassing areas such as paving, drainage, grading, water, and sanitary sewers. This role offers opportunities for specialization in specific domains or comprehensive engagement across all areas. You’ll oversee project coordination, construction activity reporting, resource planning, forecasting, and will play a pivotal role in mentoring and training Engineers. Additionally, you’ll be responsible for generating cost opinions and sealing work products to ensure quality and compliance. This job could be remote but must be located near one of our Dunaway offices.

The types of projects you’ll work on:

• K-12 - Multiple projects for School Districts in the West Texas Region
• Higher Education – Private and Public Universities in West Texas and throughout Texas
• Urban Design – planning and design for urban plaza, streetscape, and pedestrian connectivity projects
• Commercial and Mixed Use – Approximately 100 acres of mixed-use commercial projects currently in planning, design, and construction
• Healthcare – Multiple projects for regional healthcare facilities
• Cultural – Zoo Midland is the first new U.S. zoo constructed in 25 years.

Once selected to join our team, you will:

• Analyze, design, and lead various aspects of assigned projects.
• Perform design calculations to ensure adherence to codes, manuals, and project scope, possibly coordinating with regulatory agencies.
• Collaborate with engineers, technicians, and staff to produce detailed plans and specifications.
• Provide cost opinions and potentially reports on construction activities, including reviewing pay estimates, shop drawings, and submittals.
• Seal work products and adjust reports, specifications, plans, construction documents, studies, permits, and designs as necessary.
• Conduct periodic visits to project sites to review construction progress.
• Attending and contribute to client meetings as needed.
• Assist the Discipline Lead with resource planning and forecasting.
• Mentor and train Engineers to foster professional growth.
• Deliver technical presentations as required.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

KEY QUALIFICATIONS:

KNOWLEDGE:

• Proficient in AutoCAD Civil 3D and/or Microstation software or applicable software designed for specific area of focus
• Proficient in MS Office and Bluebeam

S KILLS:

• Site development experience, preferably in the West, Texas Region
• Extensive knowledge of civil infrastructure, including paving, drainage, grading, water, and sewer systems.
• Advance proficiency in CAD design.
• Strong understanding of foundation systems, gravity systems, lateral systems, with expertise in designing and tracking loads through the various systems.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple assignments effectively.
• Exceptional problem-solving skills.
• Excellent Communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team.
• Able to execute assignments with minimal direction and provide guidance to others as required.

EXPERIENCE:

• 6 or more years of civil engineering design experience
• 1 or more years of experience as a P.E.

EDUCATION:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent degree
• Licensed Professional Engineer (P.E.) in the state of Texas