Business Details
27 Years
experience
Your Trusted Partner for Civil Engineering & Environmental Solutions
LEA is a full-service civil, survey, environmental, and agricultural consulting firm headquartered in Valdosta, Georgia. Established in 1999, we serve industrial, commercial, residential, educational, professional, and government/municipal sectors across Georgia, Florida, and Alabama. Our mission prioritizes collaborative client relationships, focusing on their vision and needs to achieve exceptional outcomes. We uphold business integrity, attention to detail, open communication, and innovative solutions as foundational principles.Our vision is to become the premier regional engineering and project management organization, fostering a team-oriented, results-driven environment that empowers clients to exceed their goals. Our culture emphasizes uncompromising ethics, environmental stewardship, quality commitment, collaborative partnerships, trustworthy relationships, and a relentless pursuit of innovation and sustainability.
Services
Site Engineering
Environmental Services
Roadway Design
Stormwater Management
Water Mains
Wastewater Systems
Land Planning
Solid Waste Management
Surveying
Agricultural Consulting
Details
- Year established: 1999
Highlights and features
- We offer 25+ years of experience in civil and environmental engineering.
- Our services span site engineering, roadway design, and water/wastewater systems.
- We prioritize client collaboration and regulatory compliance.
- Our team holds professional engineering and land surveyor certifications.
- We emphasize innovation, sustainability, and ethical practices.
Associations and certifications
- Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) Prequalified Consultant
Services
Site Engineering
LEA provides comprehensive site engineering for commercial developments, including grading, drainage, utility design, and permitting. Our expertise ensures functional, code-compliant layouts for shopping centers, office complexes, and recreational facilities. We prioritize zoning compliance and sustainable infrastructure solutions.
Environmental Services
Our environmental services include Phase I assessments, stormwater permits, and pollution control plans. We help clients navigate regulatory requirements for wetland delineation, air permitting, and hazardous chemical reporting. Solutions emphasize ecological stewardship and compliance with federal/state standards.
Roadway Design
LEA designs rural and urban roadways, focusing on safety, traffic flow, and accessibility. Services include widening, pedestrian facilities, and erosion control plans. We collaborate with municipalities to deliver cost-effective, code-compliant transportation infrastructure aligned with community needs.
Water Mains
We engineer water distribution systems from source to treatment, including pump stations and storage facilities. Our designs ensure reliable supply, regulatory compliance, and efficient distribution for municipal and industrial clients through advanced modeling and environmental analysis.
Wastewater Systems
LEA offers end-to-end wastewater solutions, including sewer line design, treatment plants, and pump stations. Our team addresses infrastructure upgrades and regulatory compliance, ensuring efficient systems that minimize environmental impact while meeting municipal and industrial demands.
People
Jeff Lovell
President
Jeff Lovell, a licensed Professional Engineer, leads LEA with over 25 years of experience in civil engineering and project management. He founded the firm in 1999, emphasizing client collaboration and technical excellence.
Clayton Milligan
Executive Vice President, Engineering Team Leader
Clayton Milligan, a Professional Engineer, oversees engineering operations with expertise in municipal infrastructure and regulatory compliance. He ensures project delivery aligns with LEA's standards of innovation and sustainability.
Rob Rickert
Vice President, Operations
Rob Rickert manages LEA's operational efficiency, leveraging his background in project coordination and client relations to maintain seamless service delivery across diverse engineering disciplines.
Questions
What services does LEA, PC offer?
LEA provides civil engineering, environmental consulting, surveying, and agricultural services, including site engineering, roadway design, water/wastewater systems, and land planning.
Which areas does LEA serve?
LEA serves Valdosta, Central and North Georgia, Florida, and Alabama, with expertise in regional infrastructure and environmental projects.
Is LEA prequalified by the Georgia Department of Transportation?
Yes, LEA is a GDOT Prequalified Consultant for roadway design, environmental compliance, and erosion control projects.
What industries does LEA support?
LEA serves industrial, commercial, residential, educational, and government sectors with tailored engineering solutions.
