Business Details
46 Years
experience
Water Infrastructure Solutions Western U.S.
Founded in 1980 by Orlando Gutierrez, our company was built on principles of quality craftsmanship, collaboration, and integrity. With over four decades of experience in water and wastewater infrastructure, we deliver exceptional projects across the Western United States through transparent processes and innovative solutions. Our team combines technical expertise with a deep commitment to environmental stewardship, serving municipal, federal, industrial, and private clients.We maintain long-standing relationships with design engineers, equipment manufacturers, and communities through our dedication to excellence. Our culture emphasizes employee development, social responsibility, and creating lasting value for all stakeholders through specialized water treatment construction expertise.
Services
Water Infrastructure
Wastewater Treatment
Municipal Projects
Federal Contracting
Industrial Systems
Design-Build Solutions
Public Works
Cogeneration Facilities
Biogas Utilization
Water Reuse Systems
Details
- Year established: 1980
Highlights and features
- We have 45+ years of specialized experience in water treatment construction
- Our team maintains state-specific licenses across 7 Western states
- We deliver projects using both traditional and alternative delivery methods
- Our culture emphasizes environmental stewardship and community engagement
- We maintain long-standing relationships with federal agencies and national laboratories
Services
Water Infrastructure
Specialized construction and maintenance of water treatment facilities across the Western United States. Our team delivers municipal water treatment plants and federal infrastructure projects using advanced engineering techniques. With decades of experience, we provide customized solutions that meet evolving regulatory requirements while ensuring long-term system reliability and community impact.
Wastewater Treatment
Comprehensive wastewater treatment solutions for municipal and industrial clients. We design and construct advanced treatment facilities that handle high-strength wastewater and enable water reuse opportunities. Our expertise includes pretreatment systems for food processing plants and biogas utilization projects that convert waste into energy resources for sustainable operations.
Federal Contracting
40-year track record delivering complex federal infrastructure projects for agencies like the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and Department of Energy. Our team meets strict regulatory requirements and security protocols while maintaining environmental sustainability standards in both urban and remote locations across the United States.
Industrial Systems
Customized water treatment solutions for food & beverage, energy, and technology companies. We partner with leading process technology firms to deliver pretreatment systems and high-purity water facilities. Our experience reduces project schedules through early-stage conceptual estimating and implementation of proven treatment processes tailored to specific industrial needs.
Design-Build Solutions
Alternative project delivery method combining design and construction under one contract. We offer progressive design-build and CM/GC approaches that streamline project timelines while maintaining quality control. This method provides clients with cost certainty and single-point accountability for complex water infrastructure projects across multiple market sectors.
People
Orlando Gutierrez
Founder
Established GSE Construction in 1980 after receiving technical education in Bogota and earning a track scholarship in the U.S. Built the company on principles of quality craftsmanship and integrity, creating a second-generation family business focused on water treatment construction excellence.
Questions
What geographic areas do you serve?
We specialize in water infrastructure projects across the Western United States, including California, Nevada, Idaho, Arizona, Montana, Oregon, Utah, and Colorado.
What types of water treatment projects do you handle?
We manage municipal water treatment plants, industrial wastewater systems, federal infrastructure projects, and private sector solutions including biogas utilization and water reuse systems.
How long have you been in business?
We've been delivering water and wastewater infrastructure solutions since 1980, with over 1,200 completed projects across multiple market sectors.
What project delivery methods do you use?
We offer traditional design-bid-build and alternative delivery methods including design-build, progressive design-build, CM/GC, and job-order contracting for flexible project execution.
Are you licensed in multiple states?
Yes, we maintain active contractor licenses in California, Nevada, Idaho, Arizona, Montana, Oregon, and Utah for seamless regional operations.
What industries do you serve?
We work with municipal governments, federal agencies, and private sector clients in food & beverage, energy, semiconductor, and aerospace industries for comprehensive water treatment needs.
