DMD Engineers

Southern Engineering Solutions is a respected Civil and Environmental Engineering Firm dedicated to providing comprehensive consulting, materials testing, and construction E&I services to both private and governmental clients across the Southern United States. We are driven by a long-held commitment to personalized service and a passionate emphasis on exceeding client expectations. Our team possesses the expertise and resources to deliver tailored solutions that meet the unique needs of every project, ensuring successful outcomes from conception to completion.

Our Services: A Comprehensive Approach to Engineering and Environmental Solutions

Recognizing the diverse needs of our clientele, we offer a wide spectrum of services encompassing civil, environmental, and materials testing disciplines.

Civil Engineering

Our civil engineering expertise spans a broad range of infrastructure projects, including:

• Storm Drainage Design: We meticulously engineer effective storm drainage systems, ensuring proper water flow management and protection against flooding.
• Natural Gas System Design and Improvements: From initial design to expansions and upgrades, we deliver comprehensive solutions for natural gas pipeline systems, ensuring safety and reliability.
• Sidewalk and Lighting Improvements: We enhance pedestrian safety and community aesthetics by designing and implementing sidewalks, streetlights, and related infrastructure upgrades.
• Industrial Park Design and Expansion: We collaborate with clients to create functional and efficient industrial parks, encompassing site planning, utilities, road layouts, and environmental considerations.
• Transportation Enhancements: We contribute to safer and more efficient transportation networks by designing and implementing improvements to roadways, intersections, and related infrastructure.
• ALDOT CE&I Services: We hold approved on-call status to provide consulting engineering and construction engineering inspection (CE&I) services to the Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT), ensuring compliance with state regulations and project quality.
• Speculative Building Design: We assist developers in creating marketable speculative buildings by providing design expertise tailored to local markets and occupancy demands.
• Subdivision Layout and Design: We plan and design comprehensive subdivisions, considering topography, zoning regulations, utilities, and community amenities, ensuring aesthetically pleasing and functional developments.
• Commercial Site Design: Our commercial site design services encompass retail centers, office complexes, and other commercial properties, integrating functionality, aesthetics, and environmental considerations.

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Environmental Engineering: We address critical environmental challenges through a range of specialized services, including:

• Wastewater Treatment Facilities Design and Upgrading: We design and upgrade wastewater treatment facilities, ensuring compliance with environmental regulations and providing safe and effective wastewater management.
• Deep Well Water Supply: We design and implement deep well water supply systems, optimizing water extraction and ensuring a reliable source of water for various uses.
• Water Distribution Systems: We design and engineer efficient water distribution networks, ensuring safe and reliable water delivery to communities, businesses, and industries.
• Water Storage Tank Design: We design water storage tanks that meet specific capacity, safety, and aesthetic requirements, ensuring a readily available reserve of water.
• Sewer System Evaluation, Surveys, and Rehabilitation: We conduct comprehensive evaluations, surveys, and rehabilitation projects for sewer systems, addressing capacity issues, leaks, and aging infrastructure.
• Sanitary Sewer Collection Lines and Pumping Station Design: We design and oversee the construction of sanitary sewer collection lines and pumping stations, ensuring proper sewage collection and transportation.
• Water Storage Tank Inspection/Repainting: We provide thorough inspections and professional repainting services for water storage tanks, extending their service life and maintaining water quality.
• NPDES Permitting: We guide clients through the complexities of obtaining National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits, ensuring compliance with environmental regulations.
• Stormwater Permitting and Inspection: We assist clients with stormwater permitting and inspections, ensuring compliance with local, state, and federal regulations.
• Best Management Practices (BMP) Plans: We develop and implement BMP plans that minimize the environmental impact of construction activities, promoting sustainable development practices.
• SCADA System Design and Implementation: We design, implement, and monitor SCADA (Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition) systems for water and wastewater treatment plants, ensuring efficient operation and data-driven decision-making.

Materials Testing

*We provide comprehensive materials testing services to ensure the structural integrity, durability, and compliance of construction materials. Our AASHTO accredited laboratory utilizes advanced testing methods to evaluate the properties of:

• Soil Classification, Atterberg Limits, and Grain-Size Analysis: We assess soil characteristics to determine suitability for various construction purposes, ensuring foundations, embankments, and other structures are built on stable and reliable soil types.
• Concrete Slump, Air Content, Unit Weight, and Compressive Strength: We thoroughly test concrete properties to guarantee its quality, workability, strength, and durability.
• Field Density Testing of Soil and Concrete/Asphalt Coring: We perform in-situ testing to evaluate the density and compression characteristics of compacted soil and concrete, ensuring adherence to specified standards.
• Foundation Construction Monitoring: We conduct continuous monitoring of foundation construction to identify any potential issues and ensure the structural integrity of the foundation system.

NACE Coating Inspection: We inspect protective coatings on metal structures for adherence, thickness, and overall condition, ensuring corrosion resistance and longevity of infrastructure assets.

Our Commitment to Client Satisfaction

At Southern Engineering Solutions, client satisfaction is at the core of everything we do. We believe that building strong, collaborative relationships with our clients is essential to achieving successful outcomes. Our team takes a hands-on approach, remaining actively involved throughout every stage of a project, from the initial planning and design phases to construction management and project completion. We strive to understand our clients' unique needs and objectives, tailoring our services to deliver customized solutions that exceed expectations.

Our Dedicated Staff

Our team of seasoned engineers, project managers, designers, and laboratory technicians possesses a wealth of experience and expertise. Each member of our team is dedicated to providing the highest level of professional service and upholding our commitment to excellence. We pride ourselves on our collaborative work environment, where innovation, knowledge sharing, and client-centric solutions are paramount.

Let Southern Engineering Solutions be your trusted partner in navigating the complexities of civil and environmental engineering projects.

We are committed to delivering innovative solutions, unwavering reliability, and exceptional client service.