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Project Engineer - Transportation

Pape-Dawson
Houston, TX Full Time
POSTED ON 3/31/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 9/28/2026
Overview

Job Description:

This position is responsible for highway design engineering and will assist in a wide variety of transportation related projects that may include schematic development; urban and rural roadway design; freeway and interchange design; hydraulics and hydrology; signalization; rights of way coordination and management; and public safety improvements.

Responsibilities

  • Lead project teams to accomplish task assignments related to schematic design and PS&E for highway projects in accordance with federal, state and local guidelines.
  • Provide guidance and direction to project design team for various tasks within the scope of a project including training and supervising project team.
  • Lead multi-discipline support consultant teams in project development and design.
  • Develop innovative design techniques, support tools, and project delivery methods.
  • Present new ideas and techniques to clients and stakeholders - Support Project Manager in adhering to project budget and schedule; monitor quality control methods.
  • Support efforts in proposal development, project scoping as well as with client relationship development.
  • Attend design review meetings and interact with clients Providing leadership in these daily activities, among others, will continue the Pape-Dawson vision of becoming the most respected engineering firm in Texas.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor of Science degree in civil or transportation engineering from an ABET accredited college or university.
  • Licensed Professional Engineer (P.E.) in the state of Texas.
  • 5 years’ multi-discipline experience in roadway design and PS&E.
  • Proficient in OpenRoads Designer (ORD, Microstation, GeoPak, MS Office Suite and scheduling.
  • Effective communication skills, both oral and written, with all levels of employees in an organization.
  • Self-starter capable of completing tasks with minimal oversight.
  • High level of accuracy in work product.
  • Ability to technically develop members of project team.
  • Must be able to work from 8 am to 5 pm, Monday through Friday, with overtime as needed to meet project deadlines.

EEO Statement

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.

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