Engineer IV - Aviation

Overview

Design and deliver airport infrastructure projects under senior engineer guidance

Key Responsibilities

• proposal development
• site visits
• engineering calculations
• project coordination
• design development
• quality control

Tasks

This role supports the coordination, design, and delivery of complex aviation infrastructure projects under the guidance of a licensed professional engineer (P.E.). Responsibilities include producing technical deliverables, conducting detailed design analyses, and collaborating with internal teams, clients, and agencies to ensure successful project execution. -Assist in proposal development, budgeting, and scheduling as needed -Travel as needed to visit airports and clients for meetings and inspections -Conduct engineering calculations, drainage modeling, and pavement analysis -Coordinate with internal teams, clients, and regulatory agencies throughout all phases of project delivery -Develop and review PS&E packages to ensure compliance with FAA, state, and local standards -Participate in quality control reviews and ensure deliverables meet technical and contractual requirements -Support the design of airport infrastructure projects including runways, taxiways, aprons, grading & drainage improvements, water/wastewater coordination/design, utility coordination, and architectural coordination

Requirements

• autocad
• civil 3d
• eit
• bachelor's
• 4 years
• drainage modeling

What You Bring

EEO Statement -Effective communication skills, both written and verbal -Ability to work Monday – Friday, 8am – 5pm with overtime as needed -Reliability and dependability -Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification and pursuing professional licensure within 1-2 years -Experience in drainage modelling or water/wastewater design -Advanced proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D and other relevant design tools -Strong analytical and problem-solving skills -Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or a related field from an ABET-accredited program -Minimum of 4 years of experience in civil engineering. Aviation design not required. -Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others

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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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