What are the responsibilities and job description for the Engineer III - Water/Wastewater position at Pape-Dawson?
Overview
Job Description:
This position supports the planning, design, analysis, and delivery of engineering projects under the guidance of a licensed professional engineer (P.E.) and may provide technical guidance to junior staff. The role applies experience and problem-solving skills to moderately complex assignments while collaborating with project managers, clients, and multidisciplinary teams.
Responsibilities
All qualified applicants for Pape-Dawson Engineers will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
Job Description:
This position supports the planning, design, analysis, and delivery of engineering projects under the guidance of a licensed professional engineer (P.E.) and may provide technical guidance to junior staff. The role applies experience and problem-solving skills to moderately complex assignments while collaborating with project managers, clients, and multidisciplinary teams.
Responsibilities
- Perform engineering planning, design, and analysis tasks in accordance with applicable codes, standards, and regulations, producing work that requires minimal revision.
- Prepare engineering calculations and technical deliverables such as memoranda, reports, drawings, specifications, and cost estimates, clearly documenting assumptions and design decisions.
- Evaluate and compare design alternatives, apply sound engineering judgment, and recommend appropriate solutions to support project objectives.
- Coordinate with project managers, multidisciplinary teams, and external stakeholders to support project delivery, with guidance as appropriate.
- Provide technical guidance and mentoring to junior engineers and designers to support team development and quality outcomes.
- Participate in quality control and quality assurance practices to support accuracy, consistency, and compliance with standards.
- Manage assigned tasks independently, meet deadlines, and demonstrate accountability for assigned portions of a project.
- Support planning and design of water distribution and wastewater collection systems, including layouts, profiles, and supporting calculations.
- Prepare technical documentation and permitting support materials for public infrastructure improvements.
- Support project coordination activities such as utility conflicts/coordination documentation and right-of-entry or easement-related technical exhibits, as applicable.
- Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or a related field from an ABET-accredited program.
- Minimum of 2 years of professional engineering experience performing progressively responsible engineering work.
- Engineer-in-Training (EIT/EI) certification
- Working knowledge of engineering principles, design standards, and applicable codes and regulations relevant to assigned service areas.
- Ability to apply established engineering practices and exercise sound judgment on moderately complex assignments.
- Proficiency with relevant engineering software and tools.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills and ability to work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams, clients, and external agencies.
- Ability to manage assigned tasks, meet deadlines, and work under general supervision.
- Willingness to work primarily in an office environment with periodic field work, site visits, meetings, or agency coordination as required.
- Ability to work Monday – Friday, 8am – 5pm with overtime as needed
All qualified applicants for Pape-Dawson Engineers will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.