C1.01 Environmental Remediation of Raptor Refinery
Sponsor: TRC Environmental Corporation
Student Team: Anthony Alvarez, Sean Dalton, Alyssa Dilli, Ashish Patel
Project Advisor(s): Mr. Leo Dielmann, III, P.E.
Faculty Instructor: Dr. Felipe Gutierrez
The project focuses on remediating target areas within the Raptor Refinery which includes the Solid Waste Management Unit (SWMU 002), Plume and Area of Concerns. Our team will evaluate the different remediation options based off of the chemicals and contaminations found in the target areas. The designs will be made to further limit human and environmental exposure of the chemicals and contaminates.
C1.02 HILLCAT Engineering Inc. - Affordable Housing Development
Sponsor: Ingram School of Engineering (ISoE)
Student Team: Brennan Vollmar, Jayden Ayala, Bryan Lawrence, Paul Acosta
Faculty Instructor: Dr. Felipe Gutierrez
Our civil engineering team is developing and evaluating cost-effective alternatives to support affordable housing for 100 families in Hays County, Texas. The project addresses the gap between rising fair-market rent prices and the median income in the area by exploring site selection, construction methods, materials, and unit configurations that improve affordability. Designs are developed to maintain structural integrity while meeting applicable codes and engineering standards. Sponsored by the Ingram School of Engineering (ISOE), our work aims to provide practical, scalable solutions to a regional shortage of affordable housing.
C1.03 Affordable Housing 2
Sponsor: Ingram School of Engineering (ISoE)
Student Team: Coulter Cook, Gustavo Lozano, Gabriel Reyna, Landon Tant
Faculty Instructor: Dr. Felipe Gutierrez
This project focuses on developing a conceptual engineering design for a +/- 100-unit affordable housing community. Our team will evaluate site conditions, relevant regulations, and the general feasibility of the development. We will create and compare conceptual layouts and infrastructure alternatives to maximize affordability and understand potential design impacts.
C1.04 Water Transmission Pipeline
Sponsor: Ingram School of Engineering (ISoE)
Student Team: Elvin Amaral, Tarek Daud, Nelson Gonzalez, Ashley Herman
Faculty Instructor: Dr. Felipe Gutierrez
This project involves designing a water transmission pipeline that originates at Canyon Lake and extends to a planned water treatment plant in San Marcos, Texas. The objective is to convey raw surface water to the treatment plant to meet the increasing potable water demand of the growing region. The pipeline design incorporates hydraulic principles and engineering considerations to achieve an economical, efficient, and sustainable solution. Overall, the project aims to support residential, commercial, and industrial water needs while enhancing water supply reliability and accessibility in the region.
C1.05 Fishtrap Road, Roadway Expansion and Improvements
Sponsor: WSB Engineering
Student Team: Diedrich Welling, Kross Conley, and Suvekshya Niroula
Faculty Instructor: Dr. Felipe Gutierrez
The project involves expanding Fishtrap Road from US-377 to FM 2931/Main Street to accommodate surging traffic volumes exceeding 11,000 vehicles per day, driven by rapid residential development and overall city growth. Key focus areas include redesigning intersections at FM424, Oak Grove Lane (with a required roundabout), and FM 2931/Main Street, prioritizing safety for drivers, pedestrians, and nearby schools and churches while minimizing right-of-way acquisition, utility disruptions, and costs. Alternatives will be evaluated based on criteria such as traffic operations, sustainability, and constructability, ensuring compliance with TxDOT standards to support future multimodal needs.
C1.06 Southeast Library and Community Center
Sponsor: Pape Dawson
Student Team: Jose Cano-Mejia, Makenzy Ferguson, Israel Cruz, Diego Sanchez-Gonzalez
Faculty Instructor: Dr. Felipe Gutierrez
Dragon Civil Consultants has been tasked with designing the development of a 23,250 square-foot library building and community center on a 5.00 acre plot of land in the Southeast region of New Braunfels. This project is strategically located in a rapidly expanding part of the city and aims to serve the nearby multiple-subdivision neighborhoods and 6 NBISD schools. The team will be in charge of delivering a design that is compliant with all applicable codes and regulations, including utility connections of water and wastewater, drainage infrastructure, grading, a parking lot, and an open area for activities
C1.07 Wastewater Treatment Plant Expansion
Sponsor: Ingram School of Engineering (ISoE)
Student Team: Yaneli Aguilar, Jocelyn Saucedo, Jessica Gonzalez, Isabella Gallinger
Faculty Instructor: Dr. Felipe Gutierrez
Recent population growth in the Brushy Creek Regional Wastewater System – East Plant (BCE) service area has driven the need for a 10 MGD expansion to accommodate the increasing wastewater flows. The proposed improvements focus on expanding treatment capacity, modernizing aging infrastructure, and maintaining reliable operations while the facility remains in service. This project integrates community needs with operational efficiency and long-term reliability, ensuring the wastewater system can sustainably serve the region for years to come.