Community Infrastructure Consulting Services

WK Dickson is a multi-disciplined consulting firm specializing in community infrastructure solutions including airport planning and design, environmental and water resources engineering, land planning and development, and energy support services. Our business is focused on the planning, design, engineering, operation, and transfer of major capital projects for the government, municipal entities, and private companies.

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Aviation

No other firm serves more airports in the Carolinas and Georgia than WK Dickson.

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Energy

In the last five years, our projects have served the sustainable energy needs of more than 10 million consumers.

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Land Development

We specialize in rapid, sustainable, low-impact land development.

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Water & Wastewater

We ensure water & sewer systems operate to serve communities better.

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Watershed Services

We provide industry-leading watershed protection & stormwater management.

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Funding

Our expertise in obtaining funding has led to over $800M in infrastructure improvements.

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Why Choose WK Dickson?

WK Dickson’s primary mission is to provide client-centered solutions. Our reputation depends on our ability to repeatedly and reliably deliver high-quality, professional engineering and design services to help meet infrastructure needs in the communities we serve. 

1929

The year WK Dickson was founded. It takes a special kind of company to withstand economic challenges, escalating costs, and changing regulatory demands to stay in business for nearly a century.

75%

Percent of staff made up of professional engineers, scientists, and designers. You won’t find that kind of ratio in many traditional engineering companies. This ensures clients are getting the value they expect on every project.

8

The number of consecutive years we have been named a “Best Firm To Work For” in civil engineering. Our employees recognize us as among the best in the business. Our clients feel the same way.

Featured Projects

At WK Dickson, we love to celebrate our people and the work they do every day. If you would like additional information on anything you see here, please email info@wkdickson.com

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At WK Dickson, we love to celebrate our people and the work they do every day. If you would like additional information on anything you see here, please email info@wkdickson.com

What Are People Saying About Us?

Our client retention rate is among the best in the business, and infrastructure consulting firms do not survive for a century by doing things quickly or cheaply. It takes developing personal relationships and trust. Our client's projects are too critical, and they deserve the best team every time. But you don't have to take our word for it. See what some of our clients have to say.

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A real hallmark of their work is the tremendous value-added services they provide – the most I have experienced in my quarter-century in utility management.

Pete Nardi

General Manager, Hilton Head Public Service District

"With guidance, support and direction from WK Dickson, we have been able to complete $15,391,673 worth of work of which $10,961,507 was in zero or very low interest loans and $4,034,000 in grants/principle forgiveness received through funding applications prepared by WK Dickson. This effort allowed us to be compliant with the first AO and reduced our SSOs greatly."

Terry Shelton

Public Works Director, City of Eden

“WK Dickson continues to be one of DR Horton’s top engineering consultants for our most complex projects. The expertise of the WK Dickson team has given us the ability to maximize project value and solve critical challenges in our projects” 

Logan Creech

Entitlements Project Manager, D.R. HORTON

"It's always reassuring to have a familiar group of people to work with, especially when they are people who have consistently shown the ability to perform at a high level and provide great support to me as a PM and to the City of Raleigh."

Todd Rall

Project Manager, City of Raleigh

"Thank you for all of your efforts in completing this project. The team was very professional, skilled, and a pleasure to work with. Their knowledge and skills working on this project were very good, with a wide breadth of experience in asset management. The project was a success, and I am happy with the final deliverables."

Robert Roux

Assistant City Engineer, City of Greer

"This project became a challenge due to contractor issues. It was good to have a very experienced firm like WK Dickson helping us with this project. I had no doubt that no matter what came up - and many issues arose on this project - I knew [the team] was available and responsive if needed."

Bill Pinnix

Director of Engineering, Brunswick County

"WK Dickson is a top-notch firm. I have worked with several PM's and their services are always exceptional."

Lisa Kirby

Director of Engineering, City of Greenville

"I was pleased with the work that WK Dickson did on this project. They were easy to work with, thoughtful, responsive, patient, and respectful."

Joshua Rogers

Water Quality Supervisor, City of Chattanooga