Pape-Dawson is seeking an entry level Planner I in Chattanooga to support community-based planning efforts in collaboration with AICP planners, landscape architects, and engineers, contributing to the development of plans, projects, and policy documents. It applies comprehensive and neighborhood-scale planning principles to public realm design while engaging community stakeholders and translating input into functional plans, policies, and design solutions.
Joining Pape-Dawson’s Chattanooga team means building your career in one of the city’s most distinctive office settings—inside the historic Chattanooga Choo Choo, a former train station transformed into a vibrant mixed-use destination. Located in a space that once housed a guitar museum, the office is full of character and reflects the creativity and community spirit of downtown Chattanooga. For nearly 15 years, our team of approximately 35 professionals and field staff has provided trusted local expertise and responsive service across the region.
Our multidisciplinary team delivers civil engineering, landscape architecture, planning, surveying, construction engineering and inspection, and environmental services. From the transformation of former industrial land into The Bend, a dynamic mixed-use downtown neighborhood, to multifamily developments such as One Riverside, our professionals contribute to projects that are shaping Chattanooga’s future. Team members have the opportunity to make a visible impact, collaborate with clients and public agencies, and work alongside experienced project managers in an office that brings together meaningful work, strong relationships, and an exceptional downtown location.
If you need an accommodation or assistance with completing your application due to a disability or special need, please contact our team at Recruiting@pape-dawson.com or call (210) 375-9000.
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.
Pape-Dawson is an industry-leading, future-focused civil engineering and professional services firm. Our engineers, surveyors, planners, landscape architects, environmental scientists, archaeologists, data analysts, and construction management professionals work together to achieve our shared success: designing and delivering award-winning infrastructure and development projects with national impact.
We are diligent, hardworking problem solvers with a passion for making a difference not only through our work, but also through our commitment to being community partners.
Pape-Dawson acknowledges the value of our team members by providing unmatched company culture that encourages personal growth and professional excellence. From social events and training opportunities to volunteer efforts, Pape-Dawson is committed to building and maintaining an inclusive culture where employees feel a sense of belonging and a strong shared purpose.
In addition to fostering an environment that promotes satisfaction and success, Pape-Dawson invests in employees through world-class benefit offerings, including a variety of insurance plan options; generous PTO policy; impressive 401(k) match; education and gym reimbursements; and flexible and remote work opportunities.
