Engineer III - Traffic

Location
San Antonio - Sonterra
Workplace
On-site

About this role

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.
  • Prepare traffic and transportation design plans, including intersections, signing, striping, and pavement marking concepts/details.
    • Perform traffic studies and analyses (e.g., operational, safety, or impact-related analyses) and document findings.
    • Coordinate with agencies and stakeholders to support reviews, approvals, and incorporation of comments.

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

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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.

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