Engineer-In-Training IV, Site Development

Job Description:

In 2024, RaganSmith joined the Pape-Dawson family of companies. RaganSmith, was founded in 1933 as a land surveying company. More than nine decades later, we have grown into an interdisciplinary consulting firm of experienced civil engineers, landscape architects, transportation experts, savvy surveyors, and brilliant land planners serving the private and public sectors. 

We are seeking a full-time Engineer-in-Training IV based in our Franklin, TN office. This position will collaborate in-house with licensed civil engineers, landscape architects, and land surveyors to assist our clients in developing commercial and residential projects in the public and private sectors. This position is involved in the practical application of engineering principles to design infrastructure for site or commercial and residential land development projects. 

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

• 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

Qualifications

• 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

• Additional related duties as needed

Benefits

• 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

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.