About Us

About Us



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With over three decades of experience, Kathy Fretwell, PE, leads Waterview Engineering with a deep and practical understanding of the water and wastewater sector. Her 32-year career spans a wide range of projects, including pipelines, pump stations, and treatment facilities. Kathy has served in key roles such as Project Manager, Technical Advisor, and Quality Assurance Manager, demonstrating a consistent commitment to technical excellence, client satisfaction, and effective team leadership.

Her extensive portfolio includes condition assessments, design development, construction oversight, and owner's agent responsibilities for projects ranging in construction value from $550,000 to over $170 million. Over the past 15 years alone, Kathy has managed more than $35 million in project sales with a cumulative variance of just $11,000 ‐an exceptional record of cost control and delivery precision. Her expertise in managing diverse teams with multiple stakeholders, along with her proven skills in schedule and budget management, make her a valuable asset to any project team.

Waterview Engineering, LLC is a sole-member limited liability company in the State of Texas and was formed on May 1, 2025. The primary location for the firm is Austin, Texas but the firm operates throughout the state of Texas. The firm is registered with the State of Texas at the Texas Board of Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors under Firm Number F-27374. Kathy P. Fretwell, PE is the sole-member, president and CEO of the firm. Kathy Fretwell is licensed in the State of Texas as a Professional Engineer under license number 84509. Registration as a HUB and WBE business is in progress.