Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Professional Civil Engineering & Surveying Services
Founded in 1951 by Lindsey J. 'Red' Aucoin, our firm has built a legacy of excellence in civil engineering, environmental engineering, and land surveying. With dual offices in Eunice and Lake Charles, Louisiana, we serve clients across Louisiana, Texas, and Mississippi, delivering tailored solutions for municipal, state, federal, and private sector projects. Our team of licensed engineers, land surveyors, and technical professionals combines decades of experience with cutting-edge technology to ensure precision and efficiency. We specialize in oil and gas infrastructure, public works, coastal restoration, and municipal design, maintaining long-standing partnerships with agencies like the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development. Our commitment to client collaboration spans project inception to completion, supported by continuous staff education to leverage the latest industry advancements.With over 60 years of regional expertise, we pride ourselves on understanding the unique challenges of Gulf Coast projects, from interstate highway design to urban infrastructure development. Our client roster reflects our ability to meet complex demands, including work for the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service, Targa Resources, and Spectra Energy. As a second-generation family-owned business, we uphold the values of integrity and service established by our founder while adapting to evolving industry standards. Our future focus remains on strengthening existing client relationships while expanding our impact through innovative engineering solutions that address modern infrastructure needs.
Services
Civil Engineering
Land Surveying
Environmental Engineering
Oil & Gas Services
Public Works
Coastal Restoration
Municipal Design
Site Planning
Details
- Year established: 1951
Highlights and features
- 60+ years serving Gulf Coast engineering needs
- Specialized oil & gas industry expertise
- Multi-state licensed engineering professionals
- Client-focused project lifecycle support
- Continuing education for technological advancements
Services
Civil Engineering
Our civil engineering team delivers comprehensive solutions for transportation systems, municipal infrastructure, and industrial facilities. We handle projects from initial planning through construction observation, ensuring compliance with all regulatory standards. Our expertise includes roadway design, drainage systems, and site development for both public and private sector clients.
Land Surveying
We provide precise land surveying services for property development, boundary determination, and construction projects. Our capabilities include topographic mapping, subdivision plats, and GPS surveying to support accurate project execution across Louisiana, Texas, and Mississippi.
Oil & Gas Services
Specialized engineering and surveying support for oil and gas operations, including pipeline routing, facility siting, and regulatory compliance. Our team has decades of experience delivering solutions for major energy companies like Targa Resources and Spectra Energy across the Gulf Coast region.
Public Works
We partner with local governments on infrastructure improvements including wastewater systems, stormwater management, and public facility upgrades. Our services cover grant administration, design engineering, and construction oversight for municipalities throughout our three-state service area.
Coastal Restoration
Our coastal engineering expertise addresses erosion control, wetland preservation, and hurricane protection systems along the Gulf Coast. We integrate environmental considerations with structural design to create sustainable solutions that protect coastal communities and ecosystems.
People
Karl J. Aucoin
P.E.
Licensed Professional Engineer with decades of experience in civil engineering projects across the Gulf Coast region. Leads technical teams in delivering infrastructure solutions.
David P. Hidalgo
P.E.
Experienced civil engineer specializing in municipal infrastructure projects. Provides technical leadership for public works and transportation design initiatives across Louisiana.
Joshua Soileau
PLS
Professional Land Surveyor managing surveying operations for complex engineering projects. Expertise in boundary determination and topographic mapping across three states.
Don Gladfelter
PLS
Licensed surveyor with extensive experience in land development projects. Specializes in GPS surveying and subdivision plats for residential and commercial developments.
Steven E. Tate
P.E.
Civil engineer focusing on oil and gas infrastructure projects. Provides technical expertise for energy sector clients throughout the Gulf Coast region.
Questions
What engineering services do you offer?
We provide civil engineering, environmental engineering, land surveying, site planning, and public works services for municipal, state, federal, and private clients.
Which industries do you specialize in?
Our primary focus areas include oil & gas infrastructure, coastal restoration, municipal design, and transportation projects across Louisiana, Texas, and Mississippi.
What geographic areas do you serve?
We operate throughout Louisiana, Texas, and Mississippi, with strategic office locations in Eunice and Lake Charles, Louisiana.
What makes your firm different?
Our 60+ years of regional experience, multi-state licensed professionals, and commitment to technology integration set us apart in Gulf Coast engineering services.