Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Professional Civil Engineering Services in Oklahoma
Founded in 1971, our firm has built a legacy of engineering excellence across Oklahoma. We specialize in water and wastewater design, transportation infrastructure, and construction administration, with a team of licensed professionals bringing decades of collective experience. Our approach combines technical precision with a commitment to understanding each project's unique challenges. Clients trust us for our proven track record in delivering complex municipal and industrial projects. We maintain rigorous quality standards through continuous innovation and adherence to best practices. Our leadership team includes seasoned engineers with specialized expertise in stormwater management, utility systems, and site development.We prioritize client collaboration throughout every project phase, from initial planning to final implementation. This dedication to service has fostered long-term relationships with public agencies and private sector clients. Our multidisciplinary capabilities enable comprehensive solutions for infrastructure challenges of any scale. As an Oklahoma-based firm, we maintain deep familiarity with regional regulatory requirements and environmental conditions.
Services
Surveying
Transportation Design
Stormwater Solutions
Water Treatment
Construction Administration
Bridge Rehabilitation
Utility Coordination
Subdivision Development
Onsite Inspection
Bidding Services
Details
- Year established: 1971
Highlights and features
- We offer over 50 years of combined transportation and stormwater design experience
- Our engineers hold multiple state professional licenses across regional jurisdictions
- We maintain direct agency relationships with Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality
- Our team includes specialists in water distribution, wastewater collection, and treatment systems
- We provide full-service project management from initial surveying to final inspection
Services
Transportation Design
Our transportation design services encompass highway improvements, street rehabilitation, and multimodal infrastructure solutions. We specialize in integrating traffic flow analysis with safety enhancements while maintaining compliance with federal and state standards. Our engineers have completed numerous bridge replacement and roadway modernization projects across Oklahoma.
Water Treatment
We design and optimize water treatment facilities, distribution networks, and storage systems. Our expertise includes AMR/AMI metering integration and pump station design. With decades of experience, we've modernized water infrastructure for municipalities ranging from small rural communities to major metropolitan areas.
Stormwater Solutions
Our stormwater management services address flood control, detention facilities, and sustainable drainage practices. We combine hydrological modeling with site-specific design to create resilient infrastructure solutions. Our team has implemented stormwater systems for commercial developments, transportation corridors, and municipal projects.
Construction Administration
We provide comprehensive construction phase services including bidding assistance, submittal review, and quality control inspections. Our resident project representatives ensure design intent is maintained throughout implementation. This oversight extends to utility coordination, payment verification, and field problem resolution.
Surveying Services
Our surveying division offers boundary determination, topographic mapping, and construction staking services. With licensed surveyors in multiple states, we support infrastructure projects requiring precise spatial data. Our work includes ALTA surveys, right-of-way mapping, and as-built documentation for transportation and utility systems.
People
Stephen Tolar
President
President with over 20 years of experience in water/wastewater facility design. Licensed in Oklahoma and Arkansas, he has completed 100+ municipal water projects and specializes in regulatory compliance solutions.
Jay Updike
Vice-President
Co-founder with 45+ years of water engineering expertise. Recognized for implementing Oklahoma's early wastewater treatment systems and maintaining key agency relationships through decades of infrastructure development.
Greg Armstrong
Vice-President
Civil engineering specialist with 25+ years of experience in utility systems and transportation projects. Manages complex infrastructure developments including roadway improvements and municipal service upgrades across Oklahoma.
Wes Stewart
Principal
Senior transportation engineer with 15+ years of highway and bridge design experience. Directed multiple ODOT-funded projects including tribal roadway improvements and regional bridge replacements using modern design standards.
Dale Seaton
Principal
Project manager with extensive stormwater and utility coordination expertise. Specializes in municipal infrastructure upgrades, including pavement design, drainage analysis, and force main system implementations across eastern Oklahoma.
Questions
What engineering services do you specialize in?
We focus on water/wastewater systems, transportation infrastructure, stormwater management, and construction administration services for public and private sector clients.
Which geographic areas do you serve?
Our primary service area includes Oklahoma and Arkansas, with project experience in Tulsa, Muskogee, Broken Arrow, and surrounding regions.
How long has your firm been in business?
Established in 1971, we have provided engineering solutions for over 50 years with continuous leadership from founding principals.
What project sizes do you handle?
We manage projects of all scales from small municipal upgrades to multi-million dollar infrastructure developments across diverse sectors.
How do you ensure project quality?
Through licensed professional engineers, rigorous design reviews, and onsite inspection services that maintain compliance with technical standards and client requirements.
