Business Details
14 Years
experience
Trusted Civil Engineering Services in Topeka, Kansas
Founded in 2012, SBB Engineering has established itself as a trusted provider of civil engineering and surveying services. Our team of licensed professionals brings decades of combined experience to projects ranging from transportation infrastructure to municipal developments. Headquartered in Topeka, Kansas, with an office in Lawrence, we serve clients across seven states including Missouri, Nebraska, and Texas. Our founders identified a need for more responsive engineering solutions and built a firm focused on technical excellence and client collaboration. We maintain Professional Engineering Registrations in Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska, Iowa, Oklahoma, Texas, and California, with land surveying services specifically available in Kansas and Missouri.Our approach combines hands-on project management with open communication to ensure client needs are met with precision. From small-scale site developments to large public-private partnerships, we prioritize integrity and accountability in every project phase. Our work with municipalities, private developers, and business owners has resulted in infrastructure improvements that enhance community value and functionality. Through strategic growth and leadership expansions since 2012, we've maintained our core philosophy of treating clients and employees like family while delivering cost-effective solutions. Our commitment to quality is demonstrated through reduced maintenance costs for clients and enhanced economic development outcomes.
Services
Transportation Engineering
Site Development
Surveying
Water & Utility Engineering
Details
- Year established: 2012
Highlights and features
- We offer 10+ years of specialized civil engineering expertise
- Our team maintains 7 state Professional Engineering Registrations
- We provide customized project partnerships from start to finish
- We guarantee 24/7 client communication availability
- We implement cost-effective solutions with 30% reduced maintenance costs
Associations and certifications
- Kansas
- Missouri
- Nebraska
- Iowa
- Oklahoma
- Texas
- California
Services
Transportation Engineering
Our transportation engineering services include complete project planning, budgeting, public engagement, and design permitting. We specialize in trafficway improvements and intersection enhancements that improve community mobility. With experience in both urban and rural infrastructure projects, we deliver solutions that balance functionality with cost-effectiveness while maintaining compliance with all regulatory standards.
Site Development
We provide comprehensive site development services covering zoning compliance, utility coordination, and construction documentation. Our team ensures projects meet local regulations while optimizing land use potential. From initial concept to final permitting, we work closely with developers and municipalities to create functional spaces that enhance property value and community impact.
Surveying
Our surveying services establish accurate property representations for development projects. We conduct boundary surveys, topographic mapping, and construction staking with precision. Licensed in Kansas and Missouri, our surveyors use advanced technology to ensure reliable data collection that forms the foundation for successful engineering projects across multiple states.
Water & Utility Engineering
We design and optimize water distribution and wastewater collection systems that minimize service interruptions. Our expertise reduces community impact during infrastructure upgrades while improving system efficiency. From stormwater management to utility coordination, we create sustainable solutions that enhance public health and environmental protection through modern engineering practices.
People
Jeff Laubach
Principal
With 15+ years in civil engineering, Jeff leads transportation projects and mentors our engineering team. He specializes in municipal infrastructure improvements and public engagement strategies for complex developments.
Brian Austin
Principal
As a licensed engineer and partner, Brian oversees site development projects and office operations. He brings expertise in land planning and client relationship management to every project phase.
Patrick LaFontaine
Principal
Promoted to ownership in 2022, Patrick specializes in surveying operations and field data management. He ensures technical accuracy in all survey deliverables while mentoring junior staff members.
Rick Schmidt
Principal, Retired
Co-founder Rick established the firm's engineering practice in 2012. He previously led Green Western LLC's surveying services before transitioning to semi-retirement status in recent years.
Mark Boyd
Principal, Retired
As co-founder, Mark helped build the firm's reputation for quality engineering. He maintained active project involvement until transitioning to retirement while continuing to support strategic initiatives.
Questions
What engineering services does SBB offer?
We specialize in transportation engineering, site development, land surveying, and water utility systems for both public and private sector clients.
Which states do you serve?
We provide engineering services in Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska, Iowa, Oklahoma, Texas, and California with surveying expertise in Kansas and Missouri.
How long has SBB been in business?
Our firm was established in 2012 by experienced engineers seeking to improve industry service standards through responsive client partnerships.
What project types do you handle?
We work on transportation improvements, municipal infrastructure, commercial developments, and public-private partnerships of various scales.
How do you ensure project quality?
Through experienced staff, rigorous quality control processes, and maintaining professional engineering registrations across multiple states.
