Engineer III - Stormwater

Job Description:

Overview

This position supports the planning, design, analysis, and delivery of engineering projects under the guidance of a licensed professional engineer (P.E.) and may provide technical guidance to junior staff. The role applies experience and problem-solving skills to moderately complex assignments while collaborating with project managers, clients, and multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• 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.

• Perform hydrologic and hydraulic modeling (including 1D/2D analyses) using industry-standard tools to support drainage and floodplain studies.• Develop and document alternatives for stormwater systems, including detention/retention, channels, and conveyance systems.• Prepare supporting technical documentation and mapping inputs for regulatory submittals as required (e.g., floodplain-related documentation).• Coordinate modeling assumptions, results, and deliverables with project teams and reviewing entities.

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

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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.