About Karel Peak

Karel Peak was founded by civil engineer and entrepreneur Damian Quevedo Marquez with a clear mission: bring clarity, technical excellence, and reliable coordination to complex dry utility projects.

Damian began his engineering studies in Cuba before continuing his education in Washington, DC, where he deepened his expertise in civil engineering, infrastructure systems, and project management. For more than 20 years, he has lived and worked throughout the Mid-Atlantic region, contributing to residential, commercial, and mixed-use developments across Maryland, DC, and Northern Virginia.

Specializing in dry utilities, Damian has built a reputation for navigating the often complicated intersection of design, permitting, and construction. His strength lies not only in technical knowledge, but in understanding how utilities impact schedules, budgets, and long-term project performance. From feasibility analysis through final installation coordination, he approaches every project with precision, foresight, and accountability.

Karel Peak was created to serve as a trusted partner for developers, general contractors, and project teams who need a steady hand guiding utility strategy from day one. The company combines engineering rigor with practical field experience, ensuring that every decision supports efficiency, compliance, and execution.

At its core, Karel Peak stands for disciplined planning, transparent communication, and results that hold up long after construction is complete.

Damian Quevedo Marquez
President & CEO

What We Do

Predevelopment

  • Dry Utilities Feasibility Study & Due Diligence

  • Construction Cost Estimate Budget

  • High-Level Scheduling & Phasing

  • Recommendations / Conceptual Design

  • Availability Letters (Electric, Telecom, Gas)

Design & Engineering

  • Permanent Services (Electric, Telecom, Gas)

  • Utility Relocation & Undergrounding

  • Public & Private Streetlight Design

  • Disconnection & Abandonment

  • Temporary Services for Construction

Construction Coordination

  • RFIs Prompt Resolution & Response

  • Dry Utility Services Schedule Support

  • Expediting Dry Utility Installation

  • Public Space Permits Tracking

  • Construction Forms Submission