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

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.