Survey Intern

Pape-Dawson

The Role

Overview

Assist in surveying tasks using AutoCAD Civil 3D with field work and data analysis.

Key Responsibilities

  • data analysis
  • site inspections
  • quality assurance
  • survey mapping
  • civil 3d
  • subdivision plans

Tasks

-Process, extract, and analyze field survey data -Field work including site inspections, research, and quality assurance as needed -Perform quality assurance and standards checks on projects -Collaborate with project surveyors and project managers to create plans and survey base mapping -Use AutoCAD Civil 3D software to prepare boundary and topographic surveys along with subdivision plats

Requirements

  • geopak
  • open roads
  • microstation
  • drone
  • associate degree
  • autocad

What You Bring

-Exposure to GEOPAK, Open Roads, MicroStation, and drone flights a plus -Seeking an associate degree or higher in a survey program or equivalent -Attention to detail, strong written and verbal communication, and critical thinking skills -1+ years of experience with surveying or taking surveying classes -Experience with AutoCAD Civil 3D

The Company

About Pape-Dawson

-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.

Sector Specialisms

Energy

Mining

Land Development

Transportation

Water Resources

Commercial

Corporate Campus

Data Centers

Education

Healthcare

Hospitality

Industrial

Mixed-Use

Multi-Family

Residential

Construction Management

Inspection Services

Infrastructure