Sr. Civil Project Engineer

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Full Time Regular Professional Dallas, TX, US

30+ days ago Requisition

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 eight 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.

The Dunaway Difference is our three foundational components (represented by the waves in our logo):
Core Values, One Heart and Profitable Growth. The combination of these three pillars creates a feeling and experience that is uniquely Dunaway.

One heart, all rowing in the same direction in unison together, while continuously seeking to exemplify our core values of Integrity, Respect, Honesty, Technical Excellence, Attitude of Service, Sense of Urgency and Responsiveness in everything we do.

Just like a crew race, we always look forward with the finish line in mind. Because when we win, our employees do too. Through our profitable growth, we provide opportunities, such as Profit-sharing, career advancement, and stability – just to name a few. These are just some of the reasons we were just named a Top Firm to Work for by Zweig!

We are seeking an experienced Project Engineer III – Subsurface Utility Engineering (SUE) to lead and manage complex SUE projects with a focus on quality, compliance, and technical excellence. In this role, you will oversee advanced utility investigations, provide leadership to engineers and technicians, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality SUE plans, reports, and recommendations. With minimal supervision, you will play a key role in ensuring successful project execution and mentoring the next generation of engineers.

• Lead and manage complex SUE projects, including advanced utility investigations and conflict resolution.
• Oversee utility mapping, design, and compliance with industry standards, codes, and project requirements.
• Develop detailed utility plans and coordinate approvals for permitting and fieldwork.
• Provide technical guidance, mentorship, and quality reviews for engineers and technicians.
• Interpret sketches, redlines, and field data to produce and edit SUE plans and drawings.
• Prepare and review technical reports, utility maps, as-built records, and project documentation.
• Conduct property and utility research to support design activities.
• Perform site visits to assess field conditions and ensure project success.
• Assist with resource planning, scheduling, and budget management to meet project goals.
• Participate in client meetings, providing technical expertise and project updates.
• Ensure health, safety, and environmental compliance on all project sites.
• Support business development by assisting with proposals and client presentations.
• Conduct training sessions and workshops on SUE methodologies and best practices.
• Monitor project progress and provide regular updates to senior management.

• Expert proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D, Micro Station, or other design software related to SUE projects.
• Comprehensive knowledge of subsurface utility engineering principles, utility conflict analysis, and design standards.
• Advanced proficiency in MS Office and Bluebeam.
• In-depth understanding of regulatory requirements and industry standards for SUE projects.

• Mastery of SUE processes, including utility investigations and conflict resolution.
• Extensive knowledge of civil infrastructure, including water, wastewater, and storm infrastructure and design.
• Exceptional project management and organizational skills.
• Superior verbal and written…