Engineer - In - Training III

Job Description:

Build your career in one of Texas’ most active and exciting growth corridors! Pape-Dawson’s New Braunfels office offers the opportunity to work with an established leadership team, a strong local office culture, and a steady workload tied to the continued growth of the IH-35 corridor between Austin and San Antonio.

As New Braunfels and the surrounding region continue to expand, our team is proud to support the infrastructure and development projects that help communities grow responsibly. Through strong relationships with public sector partners, area developers, and local stakeholders, the New Braunfels office contributes to a wide range of projects, including public works improvements, master-planned communities, commercial developments, and residential neighborhoods serving current and future Texans.

The EIT III supports the planning, design, analysis, and delivery of engineering residential land development projects under the guidance of a licensed Professional Engineer. This role applies growing technical experience and problem-solving skills to moderately complex assignments while collaborating with project managers, clients, public agencies, and multidisciplinary teams. The EIT III may also provide technical guidance to junior staff, helping support project quality, team development, and successful delivery.

Responsibilities

• •Prepare design deliverables for land development projects, including grading, drainage, and utility layouts.
• •Analyze site constraints and evaluate design alternatives to meet client objectives and jurisdictional requirements.
• •Develop permitting support materials and coordinate responses required for land development approvals.
• •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.

Qualifications

• •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

If you need an accommodation or assistance with completing your application due to a disability or special need, please contact our team at Recruiting@pape-dawson.com or call (210) 375-9000.

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.