About us
KAWD and Sons Pacific Engineering Consultants is a premier engineering consulting firm based in Papua New Guinea. Our team specialize in diverse fields of engineering and we aim to deliver to, or beyond client expectations. The business was established by senior civil/structural engineer Mr. David Kawagle in partnership with his sons who are also civil engineers – Michael and John Kawagle. Established with a commitment to excellence, innovation, and sustainable development,
we provide comprehensive engineering solutions tailored to meet the diverse needs of our clients across the nation.
OUR CORE VALUES
EXCELLENCE
INTEGRITY
INNOVATION
COLLABORATION
SUSTAINABILITY
10+
Projects Completed
Community Projects (e.g., classroom staircase relocation, assembly stage construction). Commercial & Residential Projects. Industrial & Specialized Facilities
7
Customers
Engaged with SOEs, NGOs, Private and Public Business Entities within PNG. Customer base increasing and we aim to be the trusted partner in providing engineering solutions
30+
Years of Experience
Our experienced professionals have more than 30 years of experience in the engineering industry in Papua New Guinea
Engineering Consultancy Services
01
ACHITECTURAL DESIGN SERVICES
02
STRUCTURAL ENGINEERING DESIGN
03
ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING DESIGN
04
BUILDING SERVICES ENGINEERING DESIGN
05
DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION PROJECT MANAGEMENT
06
BUILDING AND INFRASTRUCTURE INSPECTION AND QA/QC
Meet the Leadership Team
Managing Director
Mr. David Kawagle
Background Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering
- IEPNG Certified Registered Senior Structural Engineer (IEPNG 0696159)
Experience:
More than 34 years of experience in the civil/structural engineering design and construction field.
In Country – Kramer Ausenco Ltd, Rumbam Engineers Ltd, Arup, Niugini Builders, Ok Tedi Mining.
Expatriate Assignments – Arup, Aecom. (both in Australia)
Administration
Mrs. Maria Kawagle
Background Qualifications:
- Graduated with a diploma in Nursing from Rabaul Nursing College
- Has left nursing and pursued starting her own SME since 2010
Experience:
- MGBK Stationary business owner and administrator
Over a decade in administrative experience.
Engineering Technical Manager
Mr. Michael Kawagle
Background Qualifications:
- Graduated with a Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering in 2020 in PNGUoT
- IEPNG Registered practicing Civil Engineer
Experience:
- Kaia Works Construction, Anitua Ltd, Newmont Mining
4 years experience in the civil and geotechnical engineering field
Accountant and Customer Relations
Mr. John Kawagle
Background Qualifications:
- Graduated with bachelor in Civil Engineering with upper second class honor in 2022. (PNGUoT)
- Recipient of prestigious Counsel’s medal (PNGUoT)
- IEPNG Registered practising civil engineer (IEPNG 10991)
- AMPP CIP (NACE Certified Coating Inspector) Lvl 1
Experience:
2+ years in the civil and structural engineering industry
Pave PNG Civil Works Solutions, Rumbam Engineers, Newmont Mining, ExxonMobil PNG Ltd.