Engineer In Training IV – Land Development

Pape-Dawson

Engineer-in-Training IV collaborating on civil design for commercial and residential projects. Working with multidisciplinary teams in Middle Tennessee's growing communities.

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

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in civil design, including site, commercial, and residential projects, while effectively utilizing AutoCAD Civil 3D and MS Office Suite for engineering documentation. Strong communication skills support collaboration and project management in compliance with local permitting processes.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Civil Design ExperienceAutoCAD Civil 3D ProficiencyTennessee EI/EIT CertificationPermitting Process KnowledgeTechnical Report Preparation

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Hard Skills

Civil DesignEngineering DocumentationCost EstimationDesign Alternatives DevelopmentTechnical Report Writing

Soft Skills

Effective CommunicationReliabilityDependability

Tools & Technologies

AutoCAD Civil 3DMS Office Suite

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor of Science in Civil EngineeringTennessee EI/EIT

Industry Keywords

ZoningEntitlementTDEC NOI Permit ApplicationsSWPPPsMiddle Tennessee Jurisdiction

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Assist a Project Manager in the production of project plans, specifications and cost estimates
Develop feasible design alternatives and compare significant parameters such as typical sections, horizontal and vertical alignments, right-of-way requirements and cost
Identify and analyze the principle design features and major design alternatives that satisfy the project's purpose and need
Use computer assisted engineering and design software and equipment to prepare engineering and design documents
Prepare written technical reports and engineering studies using approved company format
Direct production work of technicians

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor of Science degree in civil or agricultural engineering from an ABET accredited college or university
3-4 years' experience in civil design - site, commercial and/or residential design
Tennessee EI/EIT or ability to achieve by reciprocity
Experience with middle Tennessee jurisdiction entitlement and zoning along with permitting processes and procedures
Previous preparation of TDEC NOI permit applications and SWPPPs
Working knowledge of AutoCAD Civil 3D and MS Office Suite
Effective communication skills, both oral and written
Must be reliable and dependable

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