Engineer I - Land Development

Overview

Assist in design and planning of land development projects using Civil 3D.

Key Responsibilities

• autocad civil
• design alternatives
• technical reports
• cost estimates
• technician supervision
• project planning

Tasks

-Identify and analyze the principle design features and major design alternatives that satisfy the project’s purpose and need. -Direct production work of engineering technicians. -Develop feasible design alternatives and compare significant parameters such as typical sections, horizontal and vertical alignments, right-of-way requirements and cost. -Prepare written technical reports and engineering studies with MS Office Suite. -Primarily use AutoCAD Civil 3-D to prepare engineering and design documents. -Assist a Project Manager in the production of project plans, specifications, and cost estimates. -Actively participate in our Pape-Dawson activities- we have lots of fun while serving each other, our community, and clients!

Requirements

• bsc engineering
• internship
• communication
• collaboration
• reliability
• full-time

What You Bring

-Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others is key and critical to your long-term success. -Bachelor of Science degree in civil, environmental, or agricultural engineering from an ABET accredited college or university- this is a must to qualify for this role. -Must be reliable and dependable- we are counting on you to continue the tradition of excellence. While you are expanding your technical expertise, you may want to spend some time with your team and mentors so it may mean coming in early or spending time after work. -Be familiar with engineering principles, techniques, and procedures- you know, your degree coursework. -Previous experience through an internship with a civil design firm will be beneficial but certainly not required. -Must be able to work Monday through Friday, 8 am to 5 pm with occasional overtime- sometimes you just have to work outside the typical office hours to get a job done and done well. -Effective communication skills, both oral and written skills – it is so important in our consulting work to be responsive and clear when working with others.

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Benefits

-Familiarity or working knowledge of AutoCAD Civil 3D will be an advantage; however, you will receive guidance and mentoring on the job for everything you need to know to be successful in this role. -Flexibility in managing job tasks as deadlines and priorities change - and they can as you develop your technical expertise.

About Pape-Dawson

-Founded in 1965 by Gus Pape and Gene Dawson Sr. with just three staff, the firm steadily grew into a major Texas engineering force. -Headquartered in San Antonio, expanded across Texas—Austin, Houston, Dallas, Fort Worth, Corpus Christi—and beyond through strategic acquisitions. -A diverse portfolio spans water/wastewater pipelines, transportation systems, commercial and residential land development, and large public infrastructure. -Standout projects include the AT&T Center and SeaWorld developments in San Antonio, and Amazon’s SAT6 distribution center. -Specialisms encompass civil engineering, environmental consulting, surveying, water resources management, and transportation planning. -The company’s growth strategy features high‑profile merges and partnerships—such as Costello (2023), KSA (2024), RaganSmith (2024), and Dowdey‑Anderson (2021)—broadening its geographic and technical reach.

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