Walker Partners

What Walker Partners does

Walker Partners is a Texas-based, Texan-owned civil engineering and land surveying firm headquartered in Waco and operating across five Texas offices (Waco, Austin, Fort Worth, Bryan/College Station, Killeen). Founded by Jed Walker, the firm delivers integrated engineering, surveying, and construction management services across five service lines: Water Resources (water supply and treatment, wastewater, stormwater, water reuse, master planning), Transportation (streets and roadways, aviation facilities, streetscaping and trails), Land Development (mixed-use, neighborhoods, multi-family, site development), Institutions (education facilities, venues and sports complexes), and Land Surveying (ALTA/ACSM, boundary, topographic, construction staking, FEMA floodplain surveys).

The firm's technical capabilities are anchored in industry-standard modeling and design software — EPANET for hydraulic water distribution modeling, HEC-HMS and HEC-RAS for hydrologic and hydraulic stormwater analysis, Autodesk Civil 3D for civil design, and FAARFIELD for FAA-compliant airport pavement design — combined with in-house resident project representation and construction management. Notable technical specializations include below-floodplain construction with high-capacity stormwater pumping (e.g., Baylor McLane Stadium's 16,800 GPM system), large-diameter deep-burial pipeline design (44,000 LF of 42-inch and 36-inch interceptors), and FEMA Letter of Map Revision expertise.

Revenue is generated through project-based professional services fees paid by three primary customer segments: municipal governments (cities, counties, regional utility authorities), private developers and real estate investors, and educational institutions (universities, community colleges, school districts). GTM is relationship-driven and enterprise field sales, with senior engineers deployed directly to client sites; new business is sourced via reputation, RFP/RFQ processes, referrals, and multi-decade client partnerships rather than paid marketing. Documented outcomes include delivery of a $20M Flat Creek project for $8.6M (57% under original scope), the Wilson Creek Interceptor at 12% under budget with zero change orders, and multiple AGC-recognized projects.

Name

Walker Partners

Legal name

Walker Partners

Website

https://walkerpartners.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2004

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Walker Partners is a Texas-based civil engineering and land surveying firm serving municipalities, private developers, and educational institutions across Texas through five offices, delivering integrated water, transportation, land development, institutional, and surveying services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Waco

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Engineering Design and Consulting Services: Professional services revenue generated through civil engineering design, master planning, surveying, and construction management for water, wastewater, stormwater, transportation, land development, and institutional projects. Fees are structured as project-based professional services engagements with municipal, private, and institutional clients across Texas.
2. Land Surveying Services: In-house land surveying services including ALTA/ACSM land title surveys, boundary surveys, topographic surveys, construction staking, FEMA floodplain surveys, and subdivision platting, billed as part of integrated civil engineering project engagements.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Walker Partners provides integrated civil engineering, land surveying, and construction management services for water resources, transportation, land development, and institutional projects across Texas. Service delivery spans master planning, design, surveying, regulatory permitting, and construction administration for municipal, private developer, and educational institution clients.

Product overview

Walker Partners is a Texas-based civil engineering firm offering a unified portfolio of engineering and surveying services. The core offerings span five service lines: Water Resources (encompassing water supply, treatment, infrastructure, reuse, and stormwater management), Transportation (streets, roadways, aviation, and trails), Land Development (mixed-use, residential neighborhoods, site development, and multi-family), Institutions (education and sports facilities), and Land Surveying. Construction management services complement the design offerings. Rather than a software product platform, the firm delivers project-based civil engineering services across Texas municipalities, educational institutions, and private developers.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Civil Leadership | Building Beyond the Bricks: Podcast hosted by Jed Walker focused on building the next generation of leaders through interviews with industry leaders on civility, integrity, and leadership.

Products and services

• Water Resources Services Comprehensive water engineering services covering water supply and treatment, water infrastructure design, water master plans, wastewater treatment, wastewater infrastructure, wastewater master plans, water reuse systems, stormwater master plans, and drainage and stormwater management for municipal and developer clients.
• Transportation Services Civil engineering services for streets and roadways, aviation facilities (including FAA-compliant design), and streetscaping and trails including hike and bike trail design.
• Land Development Services Engineering and planning services for mixed-use developments, neighborhoods, site development, and multi-family communities for private developer clients.
• Institutions Services Engineering services for educational facilities, venues, and sports complexes including campuses and sports stadiums for university and K-12 institutional clients.
• Land Surveying Comprehensive surveying services including ALTA/ACSM Land Title Surveys, boundary surveys, construction staking, GPS surveys, topographic surveys, FEMA floodplain surveys, and subdivision platting.
• Construction Management Construction administration and inspection services for utilities, streets, subdivisions, site development, parks, water and wastewater plants, complemented by drone services.

Quantifiable outcome

• Flat Creek Interceptor and Reclaimed Water Line: $20 million project delivered for $8.633 million — 42% under budget
• +7 more outcomes

Named customers15 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

16 partnerships are on record, tiered core, notable and minor.

• Brushy Creek Regional Utility Authority (BCRUA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBCRUA is a multi-phase regional water supply system developed by Cedar Park, Round Rock, and Leander. Walker Partners is designing the WTP expansion from 17 to 32 MGD, plus the Phase 2 raw water delivery system including 96-inch intake tunnel and 145 MGD pump station. This is a flagship regional infrastructure project serving fast-growing Central Texas communities.
• Waco Metropolitan Area Regional Sewerage System (WMARSS)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWMARSS is a regional wastewater collection and treatment system serving multiple Waco-area cities. Walker Partners designed the Flat Creek Interceptor (21.5 MGD capacity) and Flat Creek Reclaimed Water Line (7 MGD Type I reuse), addressing both wastewater conveyance and water reuse for the greater Waco metropolitan area. The $20M project was delivered for $8.6M.
• Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWalker Partners works directly with the FAA on Waco Regional Airport projects including Taxiway Bravo Realignment, Perimeter Service Road, and Airport Master Plan. FAA funding participation (Airport Improvement Program) is a key component of these engagements. Walker Partners navigates FAA technical specifications and grant requirements for clients.
• Cities of Cedar Park, Round Rock, and LeandercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThree Central Texas cities formed BCRUA to develop a regional water supply system not vulnerable to drought. Walker Partners serves as the lead engineering firm for multi-phase water treatment and conveyance infrastructure serving all three jurisdictions.
• City of Harker HeightscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLong-standing multi-year partnership with City of Harker Heights covering streets, drainage, water infrastructure, and stormwater master planning. Projects include Heights Drive Roundabout, Pump Station and GST design, and comprehensive drainage master plan.
• Belfair Development, Inc.coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOver 20-year relationship with owner Jim Howe. Walker Partners led the design charrette and master planning for Wyndham Hill — a 6-phase new urbanism neighborhood in Temple, TX delivering 375+ lots. Belfair Development has relied on Walker Partners for surveying, platting, zoning, and design across all phases.
• City of AustincoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSelected by the City of Austin to provide Preliminary Engineering Report for the Shoal Creek Urban Trail — a high-profile project in the heart of Austin's environmental corridor. Walker Partners led public outreach, stakeholder coordination, and preliminary design for trail widening and stream bank improvements.
• Baylor UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLong-standing university partnership since 2009 spanning 20+ campus building projects, McLane Stadium, BRIC, 5th Street Promenade, Track & Field Complex, and more. Walker Partners performs all surveying and civil site design for Baylor's facilities under the Baylor 2012 and Pro Futura strategic plans. Partnership includes collaboration with architectural firms (Perkins & Will, Populous) and construction managers.
• TxDOTcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTxDOT is a key regulatory and project partner. Walker Partners coordinates IH-35 widening drainage studies with TxDOT, designed IH-35 utility relocations for Waco projects, and supports clients in navigating TxDOT requirements for driveway permits and highway improvements. Waco Airport projects also require TxDOT coordination.
• FEMAcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWalker Partners has extensive experience working with FEMA for floodplain mapping, Letter of Map Revision (LOMR) submissions, and disaster recovery. Notably worked with FEMA officials following the 2013 West explosion to secure $10M state appropriation and plan/rebuild West's water infrastructure. Also coordinates on floodplain studies for Copperas Cove, Harker Heights, and other municipalities.
• Duany Plater-Zyberk and Co. (DPZ)notableStrategic or Co-development PartnerWorld-renowned new urbanism planning firm. Walker Partners participated with DPZ in Edinburgh, Scotland design competition contributing to Edinburgh's urban expansion planning, then brought new urbanism expertise back to Texas for the Hometown master-planned community project in Robinson, TX.
• Coffman AssociatesnotableTechnology or IntegrationAirport consulting firm specializing in master planning and environmental studies. Partnered with Walker Partners on the Waco Regional Airport Master Plan, providing specialized airport planning expertise complementary to Walker Partners' civil engineering capabilities.
• Lochner (H.W. Lochner, Inc.)notableTechnology or IntegrationNational and regional leader in airport design. Enlisted by Walker Partners as subconsultant for Waco Airport Taxiway Bravo Realignment after previous subconsultant was replaced. Provided FAA-compliant pavement design and collaborated to deliver $750,000+ in savings through alternate pavement design.
• City of RobinsoncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLong-standing partnership with City of Robinson covering streets capital improvements, water and wastewater infrastructure, and the Hometown mixed-use master-planned development. Multiple projects including John Bowden Parkway, Streets Capital Improvements Program, and Pressure Plane Elevated Storage Tank.
• Texas Water Development Board (TWDB)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWalker Partners coordinates with TWDB for State Revolving Fund (SRF) financing for municipal water/wastewater projects. Currently assisting City of Gatesville in obtaining SRF funds for WWTP expansion. TWDB involvement provides favorable financing for municipal infrastructure improvements.
• Shoal Creek ConservancyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity organization for the Shoal Creek corridor in Austin. Walker Partners staff participated in extracurricular events coordinated by the Conservancy to gain additional project perspective and build community relationships for the Shoal Creek Urban Trail project.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• AECOM: Global infrastructure consulting firm with a major Texas practice covering water, transportation, environmental, and land development. Competes for large Texas municipal and regional utility programs where Walker Partners also pursues work (e.g., BCRUA-scale regional water systems).
• WSP USA: International engineering consultancy with a strong Texas practice in water, transportation, environmental, and property development. Competes with Walker Partners for major Texas municipal, developer, and institutional infrastructure work.
• Burns & McDonnell: National 100%-employee-owned engineering, architecture, and construction firm with significant Texas operations across water, aviation, environmental, and developer services. Competes for major Texas municipal and aviation infrastructure programs, including FAA-funded airport work comparable to Walker Partners' Waco Regional Airport engagements.
• Kimley-Horn: One of the largest privately held U.S. engineering, planning, and consulting firms with a strong Texas presence across land development, water, transportation, and aviation. Direct overlap in municipal water/wastewater, land development, and aviation civil engineering services; competes for the same Texas public-sector RFPs as Walker Partners.
• Jacobs Solutions: Global professional services firm with deep Texas municipal water, transportation, and environmental practices. Competes with Walker Partners on major regional water, wastewater, and stormwater infrastructure programs across Texas.

Direct peers

• LJA Engineering: Texas-based, employee-owned engineering firm providing comparable services in water resources, transportation, land development, and public-sector infrastructure. Direct competitor on Texas municipal RFPs and developer engagements.
• Pape-Dawson Engineers: Texas-based civil engineering firm with deep water resources, land development, transportation, and surveying practices. Heavily overlaps with Walker Partners in Central and South Texas municipal and developer engagements.
• Lockwood, Andrews & Newnam (LAN): Texas-headquartered engineering firm with strong municipal water/wastewater, transportation, and site development practices. Competes with Walker Partners for the same Texas city, county, and utility clients.
• Halff Associates: Texas-headquartered, employee-owned civil engineering firm with comparable service lines across water, transportation, land development, and surveying. Operates across Texas markets and competes directly for municipal and developer clients in the same geographies as Walker Partners.
• BGE, Inc. Mid-sized civil engineering firm providing water, wastewater, transportation, land development, and surveying services in Texas and the broader South Central U.S. Comparable in size and service mix to Walker Partners, with direct overlap on municipal infrastructure projects.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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