Item: Pape-Dawson
Rating: 4
Author: Former employee - Engineer I

Question 1

Does Pape-Dawson pay their employees well?

Accepted Answer

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Pape-Dawson employees rate their compensation and benefits as 4.0 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Pape-Dawson. This rating has been stable over the past 12 months.

Question 2

How satisfied are employees working at Pape-Dawson?

Accepted Answer

77% of Pape-Dawson employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews. Employees also rated Pape-Dawson 4.0 out of 5 for work life balance, 4.2 for culture and values and 3.9 for career opportunities.

Question 3

What are the top reviewed jobs at Pape-Dawson?

Accepted Answer

Engineer (21), Project Manager (16), Project Engineer (8), Intern (7), Engineer I (6), Engineer III (6), Engineer Intern (5), CAD Technician (4), Civil Engineer (4), Designer (4), Engineer 1 (4), Engineer II (3), Engineer IV (3), Engineering Intern (3), Civil EIT (2)

Question 4

What are the pros of working at Pape-Dawson according to real employee reviews?

Accepted Answer

"Great benefits (free medical)" ((in 22 reviews)); "The people there are great to talk to and August fundraisers are fun" ((in 18 reviews)); "Good pay and bonus structures" ((in 16 reviews)); "Good culture for employees who take on the values on the founders and CEO" ((in 10 reviews)); "Project managers are experienced in civil design and very familiar with the codes and regulations pertinent to their fields." ((in 7 reviews))

Question 5

What are the cons of working at Pape-Dawson according to real employee reviews?

Accepted Answer

"no mentoring, poor management, no schedule flexibility, not allowed to listen to music with earbuds, hard to move up" ((in 7 reviews)); "Bad female manager in houston office" ((in 6 reviews)); "This company offers no training and no direction from directors down." ((in 3 reviews)); "performing employees were repeatedly expected to carry disproportionate responsibility instead of being supported by resilient systems, empowered leadership, succession planning, and clear operational processes and effective communication." ((in 3 reviews))

Question 6

What are employees saying about Pape-Dawson layoffs in 2026?

Accepted Answer

Explore Glassdoor’s employee reviews to understand what current and former employees are saying about Pape-Dawson layoffs and their outlook for job security at Pape-Dawson in 2026.

Question 7

What are the top reviewed Pape-Dawson locations?

Accepted Answer

San Antonio, Austin, Houston, Fort Worth, Plano, Dallas, Marietta, New Braunfels, Nashville, Dawson

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