Pape-Dawson · 15 hours ago
Civil Graduate - Land Development
San Antonio, TX
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry LevelPape-Dawson Consulting Engineers is currently accepting applications for December 2025 and May 2026 graduates for the position of Civil Graduate in Land Development. This role involves participating in the design of commercial and residential land development projects under the guidance of a licensed professional engineer, while also engaging in various company-sponsored activities to enhance technical experience.
ConsultingLegal
Responsibilities
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
Primarily use AutoCAD Civil 3-D to prepare engineering and design documents
Prepare written technical reports and engineering studies with MS Office Suite
Direct production work of engineering technicians
***Be present and willing to learn from anyone and everyone.***
***Actively participate in our Pape-Dawson activities-*** we have lots of fun while serving each other, our community, and clients!
Qualification
Required
Bachelor of Science degree in civil, environmental, or agricultural engineering from an ABET accredited college or university- this is a must to qualify for this role
Be familiar with engineering principles, techniques, and procedures- you know, your degree coursework
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others is key and critical to your long-term success
Flexibility in managing job tasks as deadlines and priorities change - and they can as you develop your technical expertise
Effective communication skills, both oral and written skills – it is so important in our consulting work to be responsive and clear when working with others
Must be able to work Monday through Friday, 8 am to 5 pm with occasional overtime- sometimes you just have to work outside the typical office hours to get a job done and done well
Must be reliable and dependable- we are counting on you to continue the tradition of excellence
Preferred
Previous experience through an internship with a civil design firm will be beneficial but certainly not required
Familiarity or working knowledge of AutoCAD Civil 3D will be an advantage; however, you will receive guidance and mentoring on the job for everything you need to know to be successful in this role
Company
Pape-Dawson
Pape-Dawson is an industry-leading, future-focused civil engineering and professional services firm.
Founded in 1965
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
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Todd Wilson
Chief Financial Officer
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