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Project Engineer - Water/Wastwater

Pape-Dawson

The Role

Overview

Provide engineering design and support for water/wastewater utility projects.

Key Responsibilities

  • water collection
  • water distribution
  • lift station
  • demand projections
  • design calculations
  • technical reports

Tasks

-Analyze and design waterwater collection systems, to include demand projections and lift station design -Prepare proposals, scopes of work and contract cost estimates as needed -Analyze and design water distribution systems, to include demand projections and extended period simulations -Provide design calculations, technical reports, permitting and engineering plans as well as specifications for the design of water and wastewater facilities, including distribution and collection systems, lift stations and treatment facilities

Requirements

  • 5-8 yrs
  • civil eng
  • pe texas
  • water design
  • project mgmt
  • communication

What You Bring

-5-8 years’ experience managing municipal utility district clients -Ideally, 5-8 years' experience managing substantial water and wastewater projects from conception to completion -Proven ability to effectively communicate, both oral and written skills -Bachelor of Science degree in civil engineering from an ABET-accredited college or university -Proven ability to develop and maintain professional relationships with clients, municipal utility districts, public agency officials, and community leaders -Must be able to work 8 am to 5 pm, Monday through Friday -Extensive knowledge of design and construction practices for waterlines, storage tanks, pump stations, wastewater lines, lift stations, and forcemains. -Knowledge of water and wastewater treatment facility design and construction. -Actively involved in professional associations and civic organizations -Professional Engineer (P.E.) designation in the State of Texas

The Company

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.

Sector Specialisms

Energy

Mining

Land Development

Transportation

Water Resources

Commercial

Corporate Campus

Data Centers

Education

Healthcare

Hospitality

Industrial

Mixed-Use

Multi-Family

Residential

Construction Management

Inspection Services

Infrastructure