Transportation Infrastructure Engineering

Comprehensive Engineering Solutions for Transportation Infrastructure

Helping our clients solve the challenges of the transportation industry requires knowledge of the latest engineering techniques, innovative approaches and the proven ability to deliver on schedule. ECS provides services to our transportation clients in various core areas, including environmental services and complex geotechnical engineering in support of bridge, roadway, mass transit, airport and port expansion projects. 

We provide geotechnical expertise, from baseline and feasibility studies to fully developed geotechnical engineering reports. Our reports are for all design-build and design-bid-build projects. We offer environmental services for land acquisition and permitting support for DOT roadways and air and rail clients. We also offer support with Construction Materials Testing, Quality Control/Assurance (QC/QA) field and laboratory testing and support Construction Engineering and Inspections (CEI) contracts for roadways and bridges. 

Our expertise and ability to utilize personnel across multiple markets and geographies enables us to provide a full range of planning, design, development and observation services to both the public and private sectors. We offer the full spectrum for your transportation infrastructure engineering projects, including roadways, bridges, interchanges and rail systems. Our dedicated professionals are here to help you reach your objectives of connectivity, safety and sustainability. 

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Services We Provide

ECS offers the following services to support transportation project engineering needs: 

  • Geotechnical services for transportation infrastructure: We cover numerous geotechnical engineering tasks, including assessments of soil, rock and groundwater. Projects like bridges, highways and tunnels require investigations to enable them to be safe and stable. We also conduct lab testing and karst evaluations.
  • Construction materials testing for transportation projects: We cover third-party compliance, rebound hammer testing, Windsor probe testing and magnetic particle testing. 
  • Environmental services: Once we assess the site and materials, it is time to move to the project’s environment. There are four main focus points, which include planning, design, construction and operations and maintenance. Within each one, we conduct various assessments and tests of the natural resources, air quality and habitat. 
  • Facilities consulting for transportation projects: Facilities require management and certification, as various construction standards need to be met through building code inspections and third-party inspections (TPIP). We also provide structural engineering consulting and pavement asset management during this stage.

Services We Provide

ECS offers the following services to support transportation project engineering needs: 

  • Geotechnical services for transportation infrastructure: We cover numerous geotechnical engineering tasks, including assessments of soil, rock and groundwater. Projects like bridges, highways and tunnels require investigations to enable them to be safe and stable. We also conduct lab testing and karst evaluations.
  • Construction materials testing for transportation projects: We cover third-party compliance, rebound hammer testing, Windsor probe testing and magnetic particle testing. 
  • Environmental services: Once we assess the site and materials, it is time to move to the project’s environment. There are four main focus points, which include planning, design, construction and operations and maintenance. Within each one, we conduct various assessments and tests of the natural resources, air quality and habitat. 
  • Facilities consulting for transportation projects: Facilities require management and certification, as various construction standards need to be met through building code inspections and third-party inspections (TPIP). We also provide structural engineering consulting and pavement asset management during this stage.
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Our Approach to Transportation Projects

Our company is committed to open communication throughout the process. Below is the process ECS follows from project initiation to completion:

  • Due diligence/planning: Our partnership journey with you begins with an extensive analysis of the proposed project site. Many of the assessments discussed above happen at this point, including the geotechnical investigations and environmental assessments. At this point, any potential challenges need to be identified, such as soil stability and compliance issues. Once we know the potential issues, we can start developing solutions and resolving them. 
  • Design: Design needs to be a balance between innovation and sustainability. Armed with assessments during the planning stage, we can now figure out how to turn your vision into something tangible. We integrate safety measures into the new infrastructure, along with any existing transport networks. 
  • Construction: High quality and safety standards must be met at all stages. We establish tests, protocols and compliance checks so that the construction process runs smoothly and according to plan. Part of this involves having a clear plan. The plan must incorporate scheduling, noise and dust control measures and alternative routes for traffic, if needed.
  • Operations and maintenance: Once construction is finished, we turn our focus to the long-term sustainability and efficiency of the transportation infrastructure. We can provide additional services such as regular inspections and preventive maintenance.

Our Approach to Transportation Projects

Our company is committed to open communication throughout the process. Below is the process ECS follows from project initiation to completion:

  • Due diligence/planning: Our partnership journey with you begins with an extensive analysis of the proposed project site. Many of the assessments discussed above happen at this point, including the geotechnical investigations and environmental assessments. At this point, any potential challenges need to be identified, such as soil stability and compliance issues. Once we know the potential issues, we can start developing solutions and resolving them. 
  • Design: Design needs to be a balance between innovation and sustainability. Armed with assessments during the planning stage, we can now figure out how to turn your vision into something tangible. We integrate safety measures into the new infrastructure, along with any existing transport networks. 
  • Construction: High quality and safety standards must be met at all stages. We establish tests, protocols and compliance checks so that the construction process runs smoothly and according to plan. Part of this involves having a clear plan. The plan must incorporate scheduling, noise and dust control measures and alternative routes for traffic, if needed.
  • Operations and maintenance: Once construction is finished, we turn our focus to the long-term sustainability and efficiency of the transportation infrastructure. We can provide additional services such as regular inspections and preventive maintenance.
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A Few We’ve Worked On

  • South Norfolk Jordan Bridge, Chesapeake, VA
  • BWI Marshall Airport 10-28 Runway Rehabilitation, MD
  • 11th Street Bridge Replacement in Washington, DC
  • Union Pacific Railroad Relocation, Chicago, IL
  • I-485/85 Interchange Reconstruction, Charlotte, NC
  • Kinder Morgan IX Pier Terminal Expansion, Newport News, VA

Did You Know…

  • We have a 25+ year history of providing services to prime consultants and DOTs
  • We currently hold multiple DOT prime contracts
  • We have a wide range of skill sets across multiple geological provinces

A Few We’ve Worked On

  • South Norfolk Jordan Bridge, Chesapeake, VA
  • BWI Marshall Airport 10-28 Runway Rehabilitation, MD
  • 11th Street Bridge Replacement in Washington, DC
  • Union Pacific Railroad Relocation, Chicago, IL
  • I-485/85 Interchange Reconstruction, Charlotte, NC
  • Kinder Morgan IX Pier Terminal Expansion, Newport News, VA

Did You Know…

  • We have a 25+ year history of providing services to prime consultants and DOTs
  • We currently hold multiple DOT prime contracts
  • We have a wide range of skill sets across multiple geological provinces

Our Geographic Range

Transportation projects connect communities and avenues of commerce and improve regional development. Our company has offices all over the U.S. in strategic positions to offer local expertise and resources. We can tackle the unique challenges that transportation projects propose and leverage opportunities in each region.

We have multiple teams in New York, Pennsylvania and Maryland in the Mid-Atlantic. We can provide consulting services for upgrading aging infrastructure through expanding rural roadways. In the Midwest, we know all about the seasonal weather variations and the logistic demands of doing projects at the country’s crossroads. Our Midwest offices develop transportation solutions that can endure heavy use and extreme weather.

We offer seasonal and seismic expertise for the Pacific region by integrating sustainability solutions and designing earthquake-resistant structures. The Southeast presents its own set of challenges, all of which can be resolved with our offices in the area. We can provide designs for the rapid population growth and consider coastal erosion. 

Finally, we focus on developing transportation infrastructure that can withstand extreme temperatures in the Southwest. There is huge growth in this area due to economic increases in the technology and energy sectors, which call for unique construction solutions.

To start your project, locate one of our offices that is nearest to you. 

Where We Can Help

Partner with us for support in developing new infrastructure or upgrading existing facilities. We have the knowledge, skills and technology to deliver solutions. We strive to align our goals of innovation and sustainability with your own strategic goals. The following are transportation projects we can partner with you on:

  • Roadways: Need to improve traffic flow? What about safety and durability? Our approach incorporates advanced materials and technologies to create road networks that withstand the demands of increased vehicle numbers. 
  • Bridges: Our teams specialize in the design, inspection and rehabilitation of bridges. We aim for our bridge projects to meet high standards of structural integrity. They need to withstand both natural and man-made stresses. 
  • Interchanges: Complex interchanges are required to reduce traffic congestion. Chat with our professionals regarding design and engineering solutions for these structures. We understand the complexity of integrating them seamlessly into existing transportation networks.
  • Rail systems: Commuter trains, light rail transit systems, freight railroads — our services are here for all of them. We design rail systems that are efficient, sustainable and adaptable for future expansion. 
  • Airport terminals: Airport terminals are extensive projects with various intricacies. We can cover you with completely new designs or upgrades to existing airports. Our focus is on creating spaces that are functional for the logistics side as well as sustainable and reflective of the local culture. 
  • Runways: Airport runways need to be safe and reliable. We work to incorporate the latest in pavement technology and design principles to accommodate current aircraft as well as future operational conditions. 
  • Port facilities: Maritime facilities are very different from on-land infrastructure, as they must stand up to harsh marine conditions. We design and improve port facilities to boost capital for these businesses, whether they accommodate passengers or cargo.
  • Pedestrian and bike trails: Cities require dedicated spaces where pedestrians can ride bikes or walk safely, as these areas can enhance the local community in numerous ways. We work with you to create bike and pedestrian trails that serve your community’s needs.

How to Get Started With ECS

There are multiple ways to begin your transport project with ECS. We have a location page where you can find an office closest to your site. From there, you can use the contact details to phone the office and share the details of your project. Alternatively, you can schedule a request on our website. We will ask you various questions about your project so that we can get the correct consultants in contact with you.

Once we have all the particulars of your project, we will set up a meeting for the initial consultation. From there, we might request a site inspection before putting together a proposal for you. The proposal will include timelines and costs and capture all the information and agreements we discussed during the consultation phase.

Through each step, we strive to understand your project and objectives to create the result you desire. Reach out to us today to see how we can assist you.