What are the responsibilities and job description for the Staff Engineer position at Pape-Dawson Engineers?
Overview
Job Description:
This position will contribute to the successful design, analysis, and implementation of projects within an engineering team. This role includes assisting in technical design, project coordination, and ensuring compliance with project-specific requirements under the guidance of a licensed professional engineer (P.E.).
Responsibilities
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.
Job Description:
This position will contribute to the successful design, analysis, and implementation of projects within an engineering team. This role includes assisting in technical design, project coordination, and ensuring compliance with project-specific requirements under the guidance of a licensed professional engineer (P.E.).
Responsibilities
- Prepare technical reports, studies, and documentation using tools such as MS Office Suite.
- Direct and review the work of engineering technicians to ensure accuracy and quality.
- Collaborate with project managers and multidisciplinary teams to develop innovative engineering solutions.
- Assist in the design and preparation of plans for commercial, residential, and site development projects, focusing on grading, drainage, and utility layouts.
- Analyze design alternatives to address site constraints and meet client objectives.
- Collaborate on permitting and regulatory compliance for site development projects.
- Assist in the development and design of roadway and highway projects, including the preparation of plans, specifications, and estimates.
- Evaluate design alternatives by analyzing parameters such as typical sections, alignments, right-of-way requirements, and cost to determine the most effective solutions.
- Review detailed plans and specifications to ensure conformity with project scope, design standards, and constructability.
- Assist in the development and design of bridges, culverts, and other structural components, including the preparation of plans, specifications, and estimates.
- Evaluate design alternatives by analyzing parameters such as alignments, structure types, right-of-way requirements, and cost to determine optimal solutions.
- Review detailed plans and specifications to ensure alignment with project scope, design standards, and constructability.
- Assist in the design and preparation of airport construction plans, including runways, taxiways, airfield lighting, hangars, and drainage systems.
- Develop detailed design plans, including grading, drainage, markings, and NAVAIDS, under the supervision of a licensed engineer.
- Perform hydrologic and hydraulic modeling, including 1D/2D analyses, for public and private projects of varying sizes and scopes.
- Develop concept plans for detention facilities, open channels, and storm drain systems, as well as FEMA submittals such as Conditional Letters of Map Revision (CLOMR) and Letters of Map Revision (LOMR).
- Prepare construction plans, specifications, and estimates for drainage projects, and assist with construction observation during various project stages.
- Assist in the planning and design of water distribution and wastewater collection systems, including hydraulic modeling and simulation.
- Prepare governmental permitting packages, respond to requests for additional information, and maintain permitting logs for large-scale projects.
- Provide design support for small wastewater treatment facilities and assist with contractor submittals, including reviews against specifications and maintaining submittal logs for ongoing construction projects.
- Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or a related field from an ABET-accredited program.
- EIT certification or ability to obtain within 12 months from start date.
- Previous experience through an internship with a civil design firm is beneficial.
- Familiarity with AutoCAD Civil 3D is a plus.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Knowledge of engineering principles, techniques, and procedures.
- Effective communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
- Flexibility to adapt to changing priorities and deadlines.
- Reliability and dependability.
- Ability to work Monday – Friday, 8am – 5pm with overtime as needed.
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.
