Business Details
20 Years
experience
Trusted Civil Engineering Services in South Texas
Rakowitz Engineering & Surveying was founded over 18 years ago by Walt Rakowitz, a seasoned professional with deep roots in South Texas. Our firm specializes in civil engineering and surveying services tailored to smaller communities, municipalities, and developers across South Texas. We combine master planning, street design, utility systems, and in-house surveying capabilities to deliver practical, high-quality solutions. Our commitment to slow, debt-free growth has fostered long-term client relationships and consistent expansion. We prioritize preserving local heritage while enabling sustainable development through expertise in water systems, land development, and infrastructure projects.Our team includes registered professionals with extensive experience in public and private sector projects, including grant-funded initiatives and complex municipal infrastructure. We maintain a client-centric approach, offering end-to-end project management from initial design to construction administration. Our leadership team brings decades of regional experience in transportation, utility extensions, and land title surveys. We actively invest in community growth through partnerships with educational institutions and local governments. With a proven track record in South Texas, we continue to expand our capabilities while maintaining the personalized service that defines our firm.
Services
Public Sector Projects
Transportation Design
Utility Extensions
Land Development
Surveying Services
Water System Design
Boundary Surveys
Construction Staking
Master Planning
FEMA Certificates
Details
- Year established: 2006
Highlights and features
- We have 18+ years of experience serving South Texas communities
- We offer in-house engineering and surveying services under one roof
- Our team includes registered professional engineers and land surveyors
- We specialize in grant-funded municipal infrastructure projects
- We maintain a debt-free growth model with proven financial stability
Services
Public Sector Projects
We deliver comprehensive engineering solutions for government clients including infrastructure upgrades, grant-funded projects, and community development initiatives. Our team manages all phases from planning to construction administration. With expertise in CDBG, USDA, and HMGP funding requirements, we ensure compliance while maximizing project impact for local municipalities.
Transportation Design
Our transportation design services cover roadway improvements, traffic control systems, and multimodal infrastructure projects. We specialize in creating safe, efficient transportation networks that meet current needs while planning for future growth. Our engineers incorporate drainage solutions and accessibility standards into every transportation project design.
Utility Extensions
We design water, sewer, and stormwater utility systems for municipal expansions and new developments. Our approach balances technical requirements with environmental considerations to create sustainable utility networks. We handle permitting coordination and construction documentation for all utility extension projects.
Land Development
Our land development services support residential, commercial, and industrial projects through comprehensive site planning and regulatory compliance. We manage platting, grading, drainage, and access solutions while maintaining coordination with local authorities to ensure smooth project approval processes.
Surveying Services
We provide full-spectrum surveying services including boundary surveys, topographic mapping, and construction staking. Our in-house surveying team supports engineering projects with accurate data collection and ALTA/ACSM compliant documentation. We maintain up-to-date equipment and certified professionals to ensure precision in all surveying work.
People
Nicole Rakowitz
Owner/CFO
As co-owner and CFO, Nicole Rakowitz brings extensive financial expertise from her career in hospitality management and public sector finance. She oversees business operations and strategic growth while maintaining financial stewardship of the firm.
Walt Rakowitz
President
Founder and President Walt Rakowitz is a registered professional engineer and land surveyor with decades of experience in Texas infrastructure projects. He leads technical operations and client relations while maintaining active involvement in complex engineering challenges.
Bradley A. Koether
Vice President
Vice President Bradley Koether manages land development projects with 16 years of experience in residential and commercial developments. He coordinates permitting processes and serves as primary client contact for project execution from design through construction phases.
Questions
What engineering services do you specialize in?
We specialize in civil engineering for public infrastructure, land development, transportation systems, and utility networks. Our services include design, permitting assistance, and construction administration for municipal and private sector projects.
Do you work with small communities?
Yes, we focus on serving smaller municipalities and rural communities across South Texas. Our team understands the unique challenges these communities face and develops cost-effective, sustainable solutions.
Are you a local San Antonio company?
Yes, we're based in San Antonio and have served South Texas communities for over 18 years. Our leadership team has deep regional experience in both public and private sector projects.
Do you offer surveying services?
Yes, we provide comprehensive surveying services including boundary surveys, topographic mapping, construction staking, and ALTA/ACSM surveys. Our surveying team works closely with our engineering staff for integrated project delivery.
What types of projects do you handle?
We handle municipal infrastructure, transportation improvements, water system designs, residential/commercial developments, and grant-funded projects. Our experience includes CDBG, USDA, and HMGP funded initiatives across South Texas.
