Job Description:
Project Engineer - TelecommunicationsWho We AreAt Pape-Dawson Engineers, our work helps shape the communities where people live, work, and connect. We are committed to technical excellence, integrity, collaboration, and delivering quality solutions for our clients. We invest in our people and provide opportunities for continued professional and career growth.
What We DoOur Telecommunications team provides engineering and design services for fiber optic networks and telecommunications infrastructure across the United States. As our practice continues to grow, we offer opportunities to work on diverse and challenging projects while expanding your technical and leadership skills.
Position SummaryThe Project Engineer is responsible for independently performing engineering design, analysis, and plan production for telecommunications projects. This role requires strong technical knowledge, sound engineering judgment, attention to detail, and the ability to deliver quality work on schedule.
Essential Functions- Lead the design and development of fiber optic and telecommunications infrastructure.
- Develop accurate, complete, and professional construction documents with minimal supervision.
- Coordinate with clients, project managers, engineers, contractors, utilities, and other stakeholders.
- Evaluate design alternatives and provide practical, cost-effective, and constructible solutions.
- Review plans, specifications, calculations, and other project documentation for accuracy and compliance.
- Support project estimates, proposals, schedules, and budgets.
- Assist with construction administration, field observations, contractor questions, and change orders as needed.
- Maintain strong client relationships and support business development opportunities.
- Provide technical guidance to junior engineers and designers.
- Take on increasing levels of technical and project responsibility while continuing professional development.
- 5+ years of professional engineering experience with demonstrated project success.
- Telecommunications and fiber optic design experience strongly preferred.
- Experience with aerial and underground fiber design preferred.
- Fiber cable landing and/or fiber bridge attachment experience is a plus.
- Proficiency with CAD and engineering design software.
- Ability to lead the design of large or complex projects.
- Strong communication, organization, problem-solving, and project coordination skills.
- Ability to work effectively in a collaborative, multidisciplinary team environment.
- Bachelor's degree in Civil, Electrical, Telecommunications, or related Engineering discipline required.
- Active Professional Engineer (P.E.) license required.
- Texas P.E. license preferred, or ability to obtain Texas licensure.
If you need an accommodation or assistance with completing your application due to a disability or special need, please contact our team at [email protected] or call (210) 375-9000.
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.
Skills Required
- 5+ years of professional engineering experience with demonstrated project success
- Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Electrical, Telecommunications, or related Engineering discipline
- Active Professional Engineer (P.E.) license
- Proficiency with CAD and engineering design software
- Ability to lead the design of large or complex projects
- Strong communication, organization, problem-solving, and project coordination skills
- Ability to work effectively in a collaborative, multidisciplinary team environment
- Telecommunications and fiber optic design experience
- Aerial and underground fiber design experience
- Fiber cable landing or fiber bridge attachment experience
- Texas P.E. license or ability to obtain Texas licensure
What We Do
Who We Are Founded in 1965, Pape-Dawson provides professional civil engineering, surveying, GIS, and environmental services for public and private clients across Texas. With 850+ staff and offices in San Antonio, Austin, Houston, Tomball, Fort Worth, Dallas, New Braunfels, and Corpus Christi, we provide both our clients and our employees with a deep bench of valuable in-house resources that span a wide range of disciplines. Pape-Dawson has provided civil engineering services for many noteworthy projects in Texas including theme parks; educational campuses; healthcare facilities; transportation improvement projects; water and wastewater infrastructure projects; commercial land development projects; and thousands of residential projects. We take great pride in producing projects than not only impact quality of life, but also help generate economic opportunity within our communities. Culture and Benefits We acknowledge the value of our employees by providing an enlightened company culture that encourages personal growth and professional excellence, supported by state-of-the-art technology and frequent training opportunities. Employee engagement is an integral part of working at Pape-Dawson. Monthly birthday celebrations, weekly trivia and bingo breaks, picnics, holiday parties, professional speakers, and networking opportunities are just a few of the many events employees enjoy. In addition to fostering a culture that promotes satisfaction and success, we provide our employees with a robust benefits package including a variety of insurance plan options; a generous PTO policy; impressive 401(k) match program; education and gym reimbursements; and flexible and remote work opportunities.








