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Pape-Dawson

Senior Designer - Water/Wastewater

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Pape-Dawson
Leading civil & environmental engineering, surveying, and consulting firm serving infrastructure and development projects.
Design support for water/wastewater pipelines and facilities using AutoCAD Civil 3D.
2d ago
Expert & Leadership (13+ years)
Full Time
Fort Worth, 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
What you would be doing
quantity takeoff
cad drafting
p&id design
topo drafting
autocad transfer
field survey
  • Prepare material quantity take-off and estimates using computer-generated quantity take-off estimates, including 3-dimensional quantities like excavation and grading.
  • Analyze sketches, notes, and other input material to determine and plan the best approach to develop and complete drawings with minimal supervision
  • Develop construction documents showing mechanical plan and cross-sectional views, inside-the-fence piping, process units, in-plant hydraulic profiles and P&IDs
  • Develop construction documents showing topographical contours, elevations, profiles, and cross-sections as well as develop draft design engineering drawings
  • Inform Project Manager(s) of progress on assigned projects and request work when needed
  • Maintain an organized work area to allow access to project information by other team members
  • Handle AutoCAD transfers
  • With occasional assistance from project engineers and managers, produce drawings, layouts, sketches, maps, and graphic representations of engineering designs using computer-aided drafting software
  • Conduct field investigations as needed
What you bring
associate degree
10 years
autocad-civil3d
multi‑tasking
teamwork
communication
  • Must be able to work 8 am to 5 pm, Monday through Friday, with occasional overtime
  • Associates Degree in Computer-Aided Drafting and Design from an accredited institution of higher education
  • 10 years' experience in civil design
  • Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously, and track and prioritize workload
  • Effective interpersonal skills for interaction with colleagues, clients, and public agency officials
  • Effective oral and written communication skills
  • Advanced proficiency in AutoCAD-Civil 3D
  • Ability to work interdependently within a team environment
  • Must be flexible to changes in work assignments on short notice and/or daily 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
Benefits
  • Flexible in work assignments and team assignment
Training + Development
Information not given or found
Company
Overview
$178.7M Revenue
Regional Revenue in 2021
Achieved a significant regional revenue milestone, reflecting substantial growth and success in Texas markets.
142‑mile Pipeline
Vista Ridge Pipeline Project
Completed construction of a major water pipeline project, showcasing expertise in large-scale infrastructure development.
150 Staff Added
2021 Staff Expansion
Significantly expanded workforce to support growing project portfolio and client demand.
  • 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
401(k) Match
Generous Benefits
Employees receive a significant contribution to their retirement savings through an impressive 401(k) match program.
  • 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
25%
Water Demand Reduction
Achieved significant potable water demand reduction through drought-mitigation systems in a pilot project.
500 acre‑feet
Groundwater Storage
Captured and stored groundwater from stormwater networks in Austin after two wet seasons.
15%
Stormwater Flow Reduction
Reduced peak stormwater flows using aquifer storage/injection wells in Houston.
  • 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
4.3/5 Rating
Employee Reviews on Glassdoor
This score reflects employee satisfaction with the company's diversity and inclusion efforts, based on 27 reviews.
  • 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.
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