Pape-Dawson Consulting Engineers, LLC

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About the firm

Pape-Dawson Consulting Engineers, LLC is a multidisciplinary civil engineering and professional services practice founded in 1965 in San Antonio, Texas. Supporting clients with a team of engineers, surveyors, planners, landscape architects, environmental scientists, and construction management professionals, it delivers award-winning infrastructure and development projects across the United States. Its broad capabilities span land development, transportation, water resources, stormwater management, surveying, aviation planning, structural engineering, and telecommunications. The practice serves communities from its headquarters in Texas and key regional offices in Florida, Georgia, Tennessee, and Kentucky.

Established
1965
Team
Enterprise
Firm type
Civil Engineering · Transportation Engineering · Environmental Engineering · Structural Engineering · Land Surveying · Landscape Architecture

People

Gene Dawson, Jr.Chairman

Trey Dawson, IIIPresident

Sam DawsonChief Executive Officer

Michael PreissChief Operating Officer, Texas Region

Cara TackettChief Operating Officer, Expanding Markets

Norm AyubiChief Information Officer

Melissa KiddChief Marketing Officer

Carol SklossChief Human Resources Officer

Raymond SuireChief Legal Officer

David MotarjemeChief Financial Officer

Dennis RionExecutive Vice President

Taylor DawsonSenior Vice President

Alex ChildersSenior Vice President, Acquisitions & Integration

Wes HarrisSenior Vice President

Brad SlaydenSenior Vice President

Capabilities

Land Development Services

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Planning and design services for commercial, residential, educational, and industrial developments.

  • Commercial Developments

    Site planning and engineering for retail, office, and business spaces.

  • Residential Developments

    Engineering and infrastructure design for housing and residential communities.

  • Educational Developments

    Planning and civil engineering services for schools and campus facilities.

  • Industrial Developments

    Civil design and infrastructure planning for manufacturing and industrial parks.

Transportation Engineering Services

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Development of safe and efficient transportation systems navigating local, state, and federal requirements.

  • Local Transportation Systems

    Transportation design meeting county and city-specific guidelines.

  • State Transportation Systems

    Engineering services adhering to state department of transportation standards.

  • Federal Transportation Requirements

    Transportation planning compliant with federal guidelines and regulatory agencies.

Water & Wastewater

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Comprehensive water resource solutions, spanning collection, treatment, supply, and distribution.

  • Water & Wastewater Collection

    Infrastructure engineering to gather and transport municipal wastewater safely.

  • Water & Wastewater Treatment

    Design and engineering of advanced treatment facilities.

  • Water Supply & Distribution

    Engineering reliable supply networks and clean water distribution systems.

Stormwater

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Industry-leading stormwater engineering and flood risk studies.

  • Large-Scale Flood Risk Studies

    Comprehensive regional assessments to identify and mitigate flood hazards.

  • Hydrologic & Hydraulic Modeling

    Baseline modeling utilized for proposed drainage and water flow improvements.

Surveying & Geospatial

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High-precision surveying and spatial data services supporting thousands of projects annually.

Aviation Planning Services

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Planning and design for general aviation and commercial hub airports.

  • General Aviation Airports

    Tailored planning and infrastructure engineering for general aviation facilities.

  • Commercial Hub Airports

    Complex engineering and design services for medium hub commercial airports.

Project Delivery

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Targeted planning, team assembly, and customized processes for complex programs.

  • Program Planning

    Up-front planning and scheduling to ensure smooth execution of major projects.

  • Team Assembly

    Selecting and organizing the right technical experts and resources.

  • Customized Processes

    Developing tailored frameworks to successfully deliver large infrastructure initiatives.

Power & Energy

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Civil design and support for energy generation and transmission facilities.

  • Wind & Solar Energy Facilities

    Civil design and site planning for renewable energy installations.

  • Electric Transmission & Distribution

    Civil engineering support for power lines, substations, and utility grids.

Structural Engineering

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Structural solutions designed with a focus on longevity and resilience.

  • Structural Designs

    Developing reliable structural frameworks for diverse facility types.

  • Structural Inspections

    Thorough assessments to verify the integrity and safety of existing assets.

  • Structural Rehabilitations

    Engineering updates and upgrades to extend structural lifespans.

Telecommunications

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End-to-end design and deployment support for broadband and utility networks.

  • GIS-Based Feasibility Studies

    Spatial planning and routing analysis for network development.

  • Fiber Route Design & Permitting

    Detailed fiber path planning and regulatory permit acquisition.

  • Construction Administration & As-Builts

    Construction monitoring and final as-built mapping for network assets.

Environmental Engineering Services

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Resource evaluation and regulatory compliance to protect resources and advance projects.

Creative and balanced land planning solutions that achieve social and economic success.

Landscape Architecture

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Landscape design services focused on creating vibrant, memorable community spaces.

GIS Services

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Advanced spatial analytics and mapping tools to optimize project decisions.

  • GIS Project Streamlining

    Integrating data systems to improve efficiency and reduce project friction.

  • GIS Decision Making Support

    Leveraging spatial data analysis to inform site and routing strategies.

  • GIS Communication Enhancement

    Creating interactive visual maps to improve stakeholder understanding.

Site Selection

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Critical land-use data and local insights supporting educated development decisions.

  • Zoning & Accessibility Analysis

    Reviewing municipal land rules and transportation access.

  • Utility Availability Analysis

    Determining power, water, sewer, and telecom access for prospective sites.

Industries

Commercial · Residential · Education · Industrial · Land Development · Transportation · Highways & Roads · Aviation · Airports · Water Supply · Wastewater · Stormwater & Flood Control · Water Resources · Power Transmission & Distribution · Renewable Energy · Telecommunications · Government · Environmental & Remediation

Projects

Sea World of Texas

San Antonio, TX · Sports & Recreation · 1988 · Client: Sea World of Texas

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Civil engineering and infrastructure support for the landmark Sea World of Texas development.

Toyota Motor Manufacturing Plant

San Antonio, TX · Manufacturing · 2004 · Client: Toyota

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Comprehensive civil engineering services for the major automotive manufacturing facility.