Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Expert Civil Engineering Solutions in Victoria, TX
Urban Engineering has been delivering civil engineering excellence since 1965, serving communities across Texas with specialized expertise in residential and commercial development planning, marine construction design, and public works projects. Our team of registered professional engineers, land surveyors, and technical specialists combines decades of experience with innovative solutions to address complex infrastructure challenges. With a legacy rooted in scientific principles and practical engineering judgment, we prioritize client interests through transparent collaboration and tailored project execution. Our sister company, Urban Surveying, Inc., established in 1993, provides complementary boundary and topographic survey services to support comprehensive project requirements. Operating across Victoria, Corpus Christi, and surrounding regions, we maintain longstanding professional ties while expanding our service footprint through offices in San Antonio and DeWitt County.Our principals, including Thomas A. Schmidt, Ray M. Bridges, and Matt A. Glaze, bring hands-on leadership to every project, ensuring technical precision meets client-specific objectives. From preliminary planning studies to construction phase administration, we deliver engineering solutions that balance contemporary methodologies with creative problem-solving. Our commitment to community growth is evidenced by decades of infrastructure improvements enhancing quality of life in Victoria and adjacent counties. Client satisfaction remains our primary measure of success, achieved through rigorous adherence to professional standards and personalized service delivery.
Services
Residential Development Planning
Commercial Site Development
Marine Construction Design
Public Works Projects
Land Surveying Services
Drainage Studies
Water Infrastructure Design
Traffic Impact Analysis
Construction Administration
Capital Improvement Planning
Details
- Year established: 1965
Highlights and features
- We offer 60+ years of combined engineering experience since 1965
- Our team includes registered professional engineers and land surveyors
- We provide hands-on expertise from project inception to completion
- Our solutions combine scientific principles with creative problem-solving
- We maintain longstanding community ties across 10 Texas counties
Associations and certifications
- Registered Professional Engineers (P.E.)
- Registered Professional Land Surveyors (R.P.L.S.)
Services
Residential Development Planning
We design comprehensive residential development plans balancing zoning requirements with community needs. Our engineers create site layouts, utility plans, and stormwater management systems that maximize land use efficiency while maintaining environmental compliance. Our 60-year regional experience ensures developments integrate seamlessly with existing infrastructure.
Marine Construction Design
Our marine construction expertise covers docks, seawalls, and waterfront structures tailored to Gulf Coast conditions. We incorporate wave action analysis and corrosion-resistant materials in designs that withstand harsh coastal environments. This specialized service combines structural engineering with environmental protection requirements for waterfront developments.
Public Works Projects
We provide engineering solutions for municipal infrastructure including roads, parks, and utility systems. Our approach optimizes public investment through lifecycle cost analysis and sustainable design practices. From drainage improvements to traffic studies, we create infrastructure that enhances community functionality and safety standards.
Land Surveying Services
Our sister company Urban Surveying, Inc. delivers precise boundary, topographic, and construction surveys since 1993. Certified professionals use advanced equipment to establish property lines and elevation data critical for accurate engineering design and construction layout across residential and commercial projects.
Water Infrastructure Design
We engineer complete water and wastewater systems from source to distribution. Our designs include treatment facilities, pumping stations, and pipeline networks meeting regulatory requirements. With decades of experience in Texas Gulf Coast hydrology, we create systems that ensure reliable service while minimizing environmental impact through advanced treatment technologies.
People
Thomas A. Schmidt
Chief Engineer
Registered Professional Engineer with 40+ years of Gulf Coast infrastructure experience. Leads technical execution of major projects while maintaining hands-on client engagement since 1981.
Ray M. Bridges
Principal Engineer
Licensed P.E. specializing in marine construction and coastal resilience projects. Provides technical oversight for waterfront developments and erosion control systems across Texas coastal counties.
Matt A. Glaze
Project Manager
Registered engineer managing residential and commercial development projects. Focuses on optimizing site layouts and utility designs while ensuring compliance with local zoning regulations and environmental standards.
Terry T. Ruddick
CEO of Urban Surveying
Registered Professional Land Surveyor leading survey operations since 1993. Oversees boundary determinations and topographic mapping essential for accurate engineering design across multiple Texas counties.
Questions
What geographic areas do you serve?
We operate across 10 Gulf Coast counties including Victoria, Corpus Christi, Palacios, and Rockport areas, with specialized knowledge of regional hydrology and infrastructure requirements.
What engineering specializations do you offer?
Our core services include residential/commercial development planning, marine construction design, public works projects, water infrastructure systems, and comprehensive land surveying solutions.
How long has Urban Engineering been in business?
We've provided civil engineering services since 1965, with our Victoria office established in 1981 and sister surveying company operating since 1993.
What qualifications does your team hold?
Our staff includes Registered Professional Engineers (P.E.), Registered Professional Land Surveyors (R.P.L.S.), and certified technicians with decades of combined experience in Texas infrastructure projects.
What project phases do you handle?
We manage projects from initial planning studies through construction administration, providing continuous technical support from concept development to final implementation oversight.
