Business Details
Your Trusted Partner for Civil Engineering Solutions
At SCE Engineering, we bring over four decades of combined experience in project management, engineering, and transportation planning to deliver innovative, cost-effective solutions. Our team of full-time and on-call professionals leverages state-of-the-art technology to address complex civil engineering challenges, specializing in transportation infrastructure, geotechnical analysis, and structural design. We pioneered an infiltration-based design method that significantly reduces costs for deep foundations in ephemeral streams, demonstrating our commitment to technical innovation. Our recent collaboration with Y2K Engineering on the SS4A Comprehensive Safety Action Plan for Bennett, Colorado, underscores our ability to execute high-impact public works projects. Recognized with the 2018 Southern Arizona APWA Public Works Project of the Year award for our Wilmot Road improvements, we maintain rigorous standards of excellence.Our expertise spans highway design, ADA compliance, utility coordination, and bridge rehabilitation, supported by a technical advisory team with decades of industry leadership. We prioritize client partnerships, as evidenced by our work with the Arizona Department of Transportation to save $2.8 million on I-10 improvements through advanced analysis. Our multidisciplinary approach ensures comprehensive solutions tailored to each project's unique requirements. With professionals licensed in multiple states and specialties, including geotechnical, structural, and transportation engineering, we combine technical depth with operational agility. This foundation of experience, innovation, and client focus drives our mission to deliver engineering excellence that enhances community infrastructure and mobility.
Services
Transportation Design
Civil Engineering
Bridge Rehabilitation
Geotechnical Analysis
ADA Improvements
Utility Coordination
Structural Design
Project Management
Highlights and features
- We combine 40+ years of engineering experience with innovative design methods
- Our infiltration analysis technique reduces foundation costs by up to 30%
- Award-winning track record in transportation infrastructure projects
- Multidisciplinary team includes licensed professionals in geotechnical, structural, and transportation engineering
- Proven success in complex public-private partnership projects
Associations and certifications
- American Public Works Association (APWA)
What people say
Award-winning projects
Cost-effective solutions
Technical innovation
Experienced team
Successful public works
Services
Transportation Design
We develop comprehensive transportation solutions including corridor studies, intersection design, and highway improvements. Our team creates data-driven design concept reports that optimize traffic flow and safety while maintaining budget constraints. With expertise in both urban and rural roadway projects, we deliver solutions that enhance mobility and meet evolving transportation demands through innovative engineering approaches.
Bridge Rehabilitation
Our bridge rehabilitation services include load rating analysis, structural assessments, and rehabilitation design for aging infrastructure. We employ advanced engineering techniques to extend service life while ensuring compliance with current safety standards. Our team specializes in cost-effective solutions that balance structural integrity with budgetary considerations for both public and private sector clients.
Geotechnical Analysis
We conduct thorough geotechnical investigations and analysis to inform foundation design and earthwork specifications. Our services include site characterization, slope stability analysis, and value engineering for earth retention systems. We develop customized solutions using Local Available Sustainable Resources (LASR) methodology to optimize construction costs and environmental performance.
ADA Improvements
Our ADA compliance services focus on creating accessible public spaces through specialized site design and facility upgrades. We provide detailed plans for accessible pathways, ramps, and pedestrian facilities that meet federal accessibility standards. Our engineers integrate universal design principles with practical considerations for maintenance and long-term usability in municipal infrastructure projects.
Project Management
We offer comprehensive project management services from concept development through construction administration. Our approach combines technical expertise with proven project controls to ensure timely delivery and budget adherence. With experienced PMP-certified professionals leading initiatives, we coordinate multidisciplinary teams and maintain strict quality assurance protocols for complex civil engineering projects.
People
Megan Franklin
Principal/Lead Civil Engineer
Licensed professional engineer with extensive experience in civil infrastructure projects, specializing in transportation planning and site development. Leads technical teams in delivering complex engineering solutions while maintaining strict budget and schedule controls.
Joseph B. Harris
Principal/Geotechnical Lead
Geotechnical engineering expert with decades of experience in foundation design and soil-structure interaction analysis. Specializes in innovative earth retention systems and sustainable resource utilization for infrastructure projects across diverse geological conditions.
Rick Alexander
Principal/Structures Lead
Structural engineering specialist with expertise in bridge design and rehabilitation. Oversees structural assessments, load rating analyses, and development of cost-effective repair solutions for aging transportation infrastructure.
Bill Schlesinger
Principal/Project Manager
Experienced project manager with PMP certification, directing multidisciplinary teams on complex civil engineering projects. Focuses on client relations, technical quality control, and implementation of innovative engineering solutions within budget constraints.
Edie Griffith-Mettey
Principal/Technical Advisor
Senior technical advisor with specialized expertise in transportation planning and infrastructure development. Provides strategic guidance on complex engineering challenges and mentors junior staff in best practices for civil infrastructure projects.
Questions
What engineering specialties does SCE offer?
We specialize in transportation planning, structural design, geotechnical analysis, ADA compliance, and utility coordination for civil infrastructure projects.
How does SCE reduce project costs?
Our proprietary infiltration analysis method reduces deep foundation costs by up to 30% for ephemeral stream crossings.
Which geographic areas do you serve?
We primarily serve Arizona and Colorado with project experience across the southwestern United States.
What notable projects have you completed?
Our Wilmot Road improvements won the 2018 Southern Arizona APWA Project of the Year award for transportation projects under $10M.
How do you ensure engineering quality?
We maintain rigorous quality control through peer review processes and employ licensed professionals with decades of combined experience.
