Business Details
46 Years
experience
Trusted Water Infrastructure Construction Services
Founded in 1980 by Orlando Gutierrez, GSE Construction has built a legacy of excellence in water and wastewater infrastructure across the Western United States. Our commitment to quality craftsmanship, collaboration, and integrity has driven our growth from a local California operation to a regional leader serving municipal, federal, industrial, and private clients. With over 45 years of experience, we specialize in diverse project delivery methods, including design-build and CM/GC, ensuring tailored solutions for complex water treatment challenges.Our team of experts, supported by 200+ employees and 80%+ repeat clients, prioritizes innovation and sustainability while maintaining strict adherence to safety and environmental standards. As a second-generation family business, we remain dedicated to fostering long-term relationships with clients, partners, and communities, reflecting our founder's vision of building infrastructure that positively impacts lives and protects natural resources.
Services
Municipal Infrastructure
Federal Projects
Industrial Wastewater
Private Sector Solutions
Water Treatment Plants
Details
- Year established: 1980
Highlights and features
- We have 45 years of specialized experience in water/wastewater construction.
- Our team delivers projects using advanced methods like design-build and CM/GC.
- 80%+ of clients return for repeat projects due to proven reliability.
- We maintain strict safety and environmental compliance on all job sites.
- 200+ employees support nationwide project execution capabilities.
Services
Municipal Infrastructure
GSE Construction delivers municipal water and wastewater projects using traditional and alternative delivery methods. Our expertise includes treatment plants, transmission lines, and compliance upgrades. Clients benefit from 40+ years of experience meeting public sector requirements while ensuring community water quality improvements.
Federal Projects
We execute complex federal infrastructure projects for agencies like the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and Department of Energy. Our team navigates strict regulatory requirements and security protocols to deliver mission-critical facilities. With 40+ years of federal experience, we ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and operational standards.
Industrial Wastewater
GSE provides customized wastewater solutions for food & beverage, energy, and semiconductor industries. Our services include pretreatment systems, biogas utilization, and water reuse facilities. With conceptual estimating capabilities, we reduce project risks while meeting evolving industrial compliance requirements across the Western U.S.
Private Sector Solutions
We deliver turnkey water infrastructure for private clients, including cogeneration facilities and developer projects. Our regional offices and engineering partnerships enable localized execution of lift stations, treatment systems, and transmission lines. Clients benefit from our 80%+ repeat business rate and relationship-driven approach.
Water Treatment Plants
GSE specializes in building and upgrading water treatment facilities using advanced construction techniques. Our portfolio includes tertiary treatment plants, anaerobic digesters, and nutrient optimization systems. With 1,200+ completed projects, we combine technical expertise with operational efficiency to meet evolving water quality standards.
People
Orlando Gutierrez
Founder
Orlando Gutierrez founded GSE Construction in 1980 after earning a technical education in Bogota and competing in track at the University of Nevada Reno. His values of craftsmanship and integrity shaped the company's culture, establishing it as a second-generation family business focused on water infrastructure excellence.
Questions
What types of water infrastructure projects do you specialize in?
We specialize in municipal, federal, industrial, and private water/wastewater projects including treatment plants, transmission lines, and compliance upgrades across the Western U.S.
How long has GSE Construction been in business?
We have 45 years of experience delivering water infrastructure projects since our founding in 1980.
What project delivery methods do you use?
We utilize design-build, CM/GC, design-assist, and traditional design-bid-build methods to meet client-specific requirements.
Do you work with federal government agencies?
Yes, we have completed projects for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Department of Energy, and other federal entities since the 1980s.
What geographic areas do you serve?
We operate across the Western United States including California, Colorado, Arizona, Nevada, Utah, Montana, Oregon, and Idaho.
How many employees does GSE Construction have?
We employ 200+ professionals dedicated to water and wastewater infrastructure construction nationwide.
