Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Your Trusted Civil Engineering Partner in Owings Mills, MD
Founded in 1948, The Ballard Wilson T Company has dedicated over seven decades to delivering civil engineering excellence. Our firm specializes in the planning and design of public works projects, including highways, bridges, transit systems, and water resource infrastructure. With a team of experienced professionals, we provide comprehensive services such as transportation engineering, structural design, utility coordination, and environmental compliance. Our work spans government agencies and private clients across the mid-Atlantic region, with a strong focus on Maryland. We prioritize practical, cost-effective solutions that balance client budgets, regulatory requirements, and community needs.Our long-standing relationships with federal, state, and local partners reflect our commitment to quality and reliability. With 71 employees, including engineers, planners, and ecologists, we combine technical expertise with decades of institutional knowledge. Our staff includes professionals with over 25 years of tenure, ensuring continuity and deep project experience. We collaborate across disciplines to deliver projects that exceed expectations, from initial studies to construction consultation. Our legacy of innovation and client-centric service continues to shape the communities we serve.
Services
Transportation Engineering
Water Resource Design
Structural Engineering
Utility Engineering
Traffic Engineering
Environmental Services
Land Surveys
Bridge Inspections
ADA Compliance
Town Engineer Services
Details
- Year established: 1948
Highlights and features
- We have over 75 years of experience in civil engineering and public works projects.
- Our team includes professional engineers, planners, and ecologists with deep institutional knowledge.
- We deliver practical, cost-effective solutions balancing budgets and regulatory requirements.
- We maintain long-standing partnerships with federal, state, and local agencies.
- Our staff includes professionals with over 25 years of tenure ensuring project continuity.
Services
Transportation Engineering
We provide comprehensive transportation design services for roadways, interchanges, and transit systems. Our expertise includes practical design, value engineering, and ADA compliance. We collaborate across departments to deliver projects that meet client needs and regulatory standards.
Water Resource Design
Our water resource services include hydrologic analysis, drainage system design, and floodplain management. We ensure compliance with state and local permitting requirements while minimizing environmental impacts through best management practices.
Structural Engineering
We offer structural design and rehabilitation services for bridges, culverts, and retaining walls. Our team conducts NBIS inspections, load ratings, and repair recommendations to ensure structural safety and longevity.
Utility Engineering
Our utility engineering services include subsurface utility locating, design, and coordination. We develop cost-effective solutions for water, sewer, and gas systems while managing right-of-way and construction sequencing.
Traffic Engineering
We conduct traffic studies, signal design, and safety analyses for intersections and corridors. Our services include photometric analysis, maintenance of traffic plans, and compliance with state highway administration standards.
People
Bryan C. Dusza
President
Bryan Dusza leads the firm in delivering engineering excellence, building on decades of experience in transportation and infrastructure projects across the mid-Atlantic region.
Ronald W. Rye
Former President
Ronald Rye served as president from 1994 to 2020, guiding the firm's growth through strategic leadership in transportation planning and engineering services.
Ballard Wilson T Jr.
Former President
Ballard Wilson T Jr. led the company from 1963 to 1994, expanding its expertise in public works projects while maintaining his father's legacy of engineering innovation.
Questions
What engineering services does Wilson T. Ballard offer?
We provide transportation, structural, water resource, utility, and traffic engineering services, along with environmental compliance and surveying.
How long has the company been in business?
Since 1948, delivering civil engineering solutions for over 75 years.
What geographic areas do you serve?
Primarily Maryland, with projects across the mid-Atlantic region including Delaware, Pennsylvania, Virginia, and West Virginia.
What types of clients do you work with?
We serve federal agencies, state transportation departments, local governments, and private sector clients.
How does the company ensure project quality?
Through multidisciplinary collaboration, experienced staff with decades of tenure, and adherence to practical design principles and regulatory standards.
