Leading civil & environmental engineering, surveying, and consulting firm serving infrastructure and development projects.
Provide drafting/support for transportation designs using MicroStation and OpenRoads.
12 days ago ago
Junior (1-3 years)
Full Time
Austin, TX
Office Full-Time
Company Size
1,100 Employees
Service Specialisms
Engineering
Surveying
Planning
Environmental Services
Construction Services
Transportation Engineering
Water Resources
Land Development
Sector Specialisms
Energy
Mining
Land Development
Transportation
Water Resources
Commercial
Corporate Campus
Data Centers
Role
Description
project reporting
sketch analysis
file management
microstation
openroads
construction docs
Inform Project Manager(s) of progress on assigned projects and request work when needed
Analyze sketches, notes and other input material to determine and plan the best approach to develop and complete drawings with minimal supervision
Maintain organized work area to allow access of project information by other team members
Work from detailed sketches or off redlines to prepare plans, profiles, and detail drawings in MicroStation and OpenRoads Designer (ORD)
Develop construction documents showing topographical contours, elevations, profiles and cross-sections as well as develop draft design engineering drawings
Requirements
openroads
microstation
autocad
associate degree
detail oriented
communication
Detail oriented with high level of accuracy
Working knowledge in OpenRoads Designer, MicroStation, or AutoCAD
Must be flexible to changes in work assignments on short notice and/or on a daily basis as changes occur in project needs
Understand and use established company standards for drafting including layer names; line and character styles; drawings and file names for sheet layout
Associates Degree in Computer-Aided Design / associate's degree in technology with a civil specialization, is preferred yet not required
Effective communications and interpersonal skills; ability to develop and maintain professional relationships
Benefits
Flexible in work assignments and team assignments
Training + Development
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Interview process
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Visa Sponsorship
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Security clearance
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Company
Overview
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.
Culture + Values
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.
Environment + Sustainability
Use of green infrastructure: detention basins, rain gardens, bioswales, permeable pavements for stormwater management.
Adoption of dual piping and greywater recycling systems with on‑site treatment.
Inclusion & Diversity
The company has not publicly declared DEI strategic goals or gender-specific targets.
No gender-related workforce statistics are available from the company's website or LinkedIn.