Project Engineer - Residential Land Development

Job Description:

Join an established and highly respected leadership team in Pape-Dawson’s New Braunfels office, where strong office culture, meaningful project work, and regional growth come together! Located along the rapidly expanding IH-35 corridor between Austin and San Antonio, New Braunfels continues to experience significant residential, commercial, and infrastructure growth. Pape-Dawson is proud to play an active role in shaping that growth through projects that support the needs of current and future Texans.

Our New Braunfels team has built strong local relationships with public sector partners, area developers, and community stakeholders. From public works improvements and master-planned communities to commercial developments and residential neighborhoods, this office offers the opportunity to contribute to projects that make a visible and lasting impact across one of Texas’ most dynamic growth markets.

Overview

The Project Engineer is a licensed Professional Engineer responsible for leading technical design and engineering execution on projects within the residential land development team. This role takes full ownership of technical deliverables from concept through final design, ensuring accuracy, constructability, and compliance with applicable standards and regulations. The Project Engineer supports overall project leadership, mentors technical staff, coordinates across disciplines, and works directly with clients and public agencies while consistently balancing quality, budget, and schedule.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design and preparation of residential development projects
• Develop grading, drainage, utility, and roadway layouts that meet client objectives and regulatory requirements.
• Coordinate permitting and agency approvals related to site development projects.
• Evaluate site constraints and design alternatives to support efficient and constructible solutions.
• Lead and produce complete engineering designs, including plans, specifications, reports, calculations, and estimates, in accordance with applicable codes, standards, and project requirements.
• Evaluate design alternatives, apply sound engineering judgment, and select solutions that balance technical quality, constructability, cost, and schedule.
• Coordinate technical work with project managers, internal disciplines, subconsultants, and external stakeholders.
• Review and oversee work prepared by engineers, EITs, designers, and technicians to ensure accuracy, consistency, and quality.
• Prepare and review technical reports, studies, and documentation using standard engineering and office software tools.
• Support project delivery by identifying technical risks, resolving design issues, and contributing to schedule and budget adherence.
• Communicate effectively with clients, agencies, and project partners, representing the company with professionalism and confidence.
• Mentor and provide technical guidance to junior staff, supporting their professional development.
• Participate in professional, technical, or community organizations to support continued growth and industry engagement.
• Uphold company values and contribute to a collaborative, high-performing team environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or a related field from an ABET-accredited program.
• Professional Engineer (P.E.) license
• Minimum of 4 years of progressive engineering experience
• Strong understanding of engineering principles, design standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Proficiency with applicable engineering design and analysis software.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to lead technical work, mentor others, and coordinate across disciplines.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Reliability, professionalism, and commitment to quality project delivery.
• Availability to work Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, with occasional 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.