

Founded in 1965 by Gus Pape and Gene Dawson Sr. with just three staff, the firm steadily grew into a major Texas engineering force.
Headquartered in San Antonio, expanded across Texas—Austin, Houston, Dallas, Fort Worth, Corpus Christi—and beyond through strategic acquisitions.
A diverse portfolio spans water/wastewater pipelines, transportation systems, commercial and residential land development, and large public infrastructure.
Standout projects include the AT&T Center and SeaWorld developments in San Antonio, and Amazon’s SAT6 distribution center.
Specialisms encompass civil engineering, environmental consulting, surveying, water resources management, and transportation planning.
The company’s growth strategy features high‑profile merges and partnerships—such as Costello (2023), KSA (2024), RaganSmith (2024), and Dowdey‑Anderson (2021)—broadening its geographic and technical reach.
Provide an environment that encourages employee development and satisfaction.
Monthly birthday celebrations, weekly trivia and bingo breaks, picnics, holiday parties, professional speakers, and networking opportunities.
Employee engagement is an integral part of working at Pape‑Dawson.
Competitive pay and benefits including free medical, generous PTO, education and gym reimbursements, flexible and remote work opportunities.
Employees are encouraged to learn more specific skills through trainings and workshops.