Business Details
49 Years
experience
Your Trusted Engineering Partner in Tuscaloosa, AL
For over four decades, Sentell Engineering has delivered precision engineering and surveying solutions to clients across commercial, government, and private sectors. Our proprietary project management methodology, developed through decades of hands-on experience, ensures complex projects stay on schedule and within budget. Our team of licensed professionals combines deep technical expertise with a client-focused approach to tackle challenges in civil, structural, transportation, and environmental engineering.We prioritize ethical service and personal accountability, maintaining a steadfast commitment to public safety and project excellence. With a track record of successful completions, we transform client visions into reality through meticulous planning and execution.
Services
Structural Engineering
Civil Engineering
Transportation Engineering
Environmental Engineering
Land Surveying
Details
- Year established: 1977
Highlights and features
- 40+ years managing complex engineering projects across seven states
- Proprietary project management system ensures on-time, under-budget delivery
- Multi-disciplinary team with 10+ professional engineering licenses
- Proven expertise in federal grant implementation and regulatory compliance
- Client-focused approach combining technical excellence with ethical service
Services
Structural Engineering
Our structural engineering team designs and evaluates industrial, commercial, and residential structures with precision. We specialize in foundation repair, bridge design, and crane system analysis. Clients benefit from our expertise in solving complex structural challenges while maintaining safety and code compliance.
Civil Engineering
Comprehensive civil engineering solutions for land development projects including storm drainage systems and subdivision planning. We provide site-specific designs that balance functionality with environmental considerations. Our experience ensures smooth permitting and regulatory approval processes for clients.
Transportation Engineering
Specialized transportation engineering services covering roadway design, mass transit facilities, and traffic planning. We deliver solutions that improve mobility while meeting federal and state standards. Our team has extensive experience with municipal and DOT projects across the southeastern United States.
Environmental Engineering
Environmental engineering services focused on NEPA documentation and permitting compliance. We help clients navigate complex environmental regulations through erosion control plans and wetlands mitigation strategies. Our expertise includes federal grant implementation for environmental infrastructure projects.
Land Surveying
Full-service land surveying with GPS technology and boundary analysis. We provide topographic surveys for development projects and construction staking services. Our surveyors maintain multiple state licenses to support projects across regional jurisdictions.
People
Gilbert Sentell
Founder/Professional Engineer
Licensed PE in seven states with expertise in civil and structural engineering. Recognized as ASCE Fellow and multiple award recipient. Leads technical direction and strategic planning for the firm.
Josh Bonner
Professional Engineer
Alabama-licensed engineer specializing in structural analysis and construction management. Provides technical oversight for complex infrastructure projects and client coordination.
Chris Sentell
Professional Surveyor
Licensed surveyor with extensive experience in boundary mapping and construction staking. Manages land surveying operations and regulatory compliance for development projects.
Ed Morris
Project Engineer
Project engineer supporting transportation and infrastructure initiatives. Coordinates technical teams and ensures adherence to project timelines and quality standards.
Questions
What engineering disciplines do you specialize in?
We provide civil, structural, transportation, environmental, and utility engineering services along with comprehensive land surveying capabilities.
How does your project management approach differ?
Our proprietary system combines detailed planning with real-time tracking to ensure projects stay on schedule and within budget while maintaining quality standards.
Which states do you serve?
We operate across Alabama, Georgia, Tennessee, Mississippi, Louisiana, Arkansas, and South Carolina with multi-state licensed professionals.
What experience do you have with government projects?
We have extensive experience managing federally funded projects including compliance documentation, grant implementation, and agency permitting coordination.
How do you handle complex engineering challenges?
Our team applies decades of combined experience with innovative problem-solving to address structural failures, regulatory hurdles, and technical complexities.
