Project Engineer – Site Development

Pape-Dawson

Project Engineer assisting civil site project design and production at Pape-Dawson's Nashville team. Responsible for client coordination, stormwater management design, and permitting.

Posted 7/30/2026full-timeNashville • Tennessee • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in engineering design calculations and construction plans for site development projects, with a strong focus on stormwater and utility design. Proficient in collaborating with jurisdictions for permitting and knowledgeable in green infrastructure and low-impact development (LID).

Highest-signal resume keywords

Bachelor Of Science In Civil Engineering5+ Years Of Land Or Site Development ExperienceActive Tennessee PEProficient In AutoCAD Civil 3DUnderstanding Of Permitting Process And Codes

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Hard Skills

Engineering Design CalculationsSite GradingStormwater DesignUtility DesignSite DesignEntitlementsPermittingTurnkey Site DesignGreen InfrastructureLow-Impact Development (LID)

Soft Skills

CollaborationProject Management

Tools & Technologies

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Certifications & Qualifications

Active Tennessee PE

Industry Keywords

Land DevelopmentConstruction PlansDue Diligence ResearchSurvey Plans AnalysisLocal Jurisdictions

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Prepare engineering design calculations and construction plans to directly support site development projects including site grading, stormwater, utility design, and details, as well as prepare written drainage and utility reports.
Code, entitlements, and general due diligence research.
Analyze survey plans, reports, and other data collected to design projects.
Forecast and adhere to project timelines.
Use AutoCAD Civil 3D software to create designs.
Collaborate with state, local, and federal jurisdictions for permitting.
Additional related duties as needed.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering
5+ years of land or site development experience; proven understanding of land development, stormwater and, utility design
Active Tennessee PE or ability to achieve by reciprocity within 6 months
Experience in site design, entitlements, and permitting with local jurisdictions
Proven understanding of permitting process, codes, and criteria
Proficient in AutoCAD Civil 3D
Background in turnkey site design in either residential, multi-family, or commercial
Knowledge of green infrastructure and LID

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
Long-term and short-term disability coverage
Generous PTO and paid holidays
401(k) safe harbor contribution plus 10% employer matching
Premium time paid out to eligible salaried employees when over 40 hours are worked in a week
Annual salary review and bonus
Tuition and gym reimbursements
Parental leave
Flexible work environment
Focus on work-life balance