Project Engineer

WHAT WE DO:

Dunaway is a professional services firm established in 1956, with offices in Fort Worth, Austin, Dallas, Farmersville, Houston, Midland, and San Antonio. We offer civil and structural engineering, planning + landscape architecture, survey, and construction inspection services to public and private clients throughout Texas.

As a multi-discipline firm with a staff of over 350+ positioned in our seven offices across the state of Texas - our firm's size, location, and reputation allows us to provide local, specialized knowledge to each project and each client that we serve.

WHO WE ARE:

At Dunaway, our mission is to foster a culture that ensures our employees thrive and reach their highest potential. This is what we call the Dunaway Difference. We realize that our employees, who efficiently utilize their time and talents to further the growth of our organization, are our most valuable asset.

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING:

Once selected to join our team, you will:

• Assist with the execution of project tasks such as coordinating with state and local municipalities to secure necessary certifications and permits for SUE work in their jurisdictions.
• Assisting with the project financial processes.
• Assisting in preparation of proposals.
• Limited client interaction.
• Assisting with overseeing the technical staff.
• Assist with resource scheduling for technical staff on your team.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Serve as an introductory position into project management.
• Be actively involved in the project design and production process.
• Begin to gain experience in project and client management with oversight from a Sr. Project Engineer, Project Manager, and Sr. Project Manager.
• Ensure that your project tasks remain accurate and on schedule.
• Gain staff management experience, which includes assisting the DL 2 with overseeing the technical staff and resource scheduling.
• Assist with proposal preparation and billing.

KEY QUALIFICATIONS:

KNOWLEDGE:

• Civil 3D, Microstation, or discipline-specific software.
• Proficient in Dunaway CAD standards.
• Proficient in Dunaway design standards.

SKILLS:

• In-depth technical knowledge of line of business.
• Basic understanding of project financial and performance metrics.
• Ability to manage multiple project tasks at a time.
• Excellent decision-making skills.
• Ability to recognize what your limitations are.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Effective problem-solving skills.

EXPERIENCE:

• 5+ years of SUE experience.
• 5+ or more years of civil design experience.
• 1+ years of experience as a P.E. or 8 years of relevant civil design experience without a degree.
• 0-2 years project management experience.
• 0-2 years client interaction experience.
• 0-2 years of experience in oversight of technical staff.

EDUCATION:

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering from an ABET accredited college or university or 8 years of relevant civil design experience without a degree.
• Engineer in Training (EIT) or Professional Engineer (PE) certification preferred.