Business Details
Trusted Civil Engineering Services in Youngsville, LA
McBade Engineers & Consultants is a woman-owned civil engineering firm based in Youngsville, Louisiana, specializing in planning, design, and consulting services for infrastructure projects. With over 100 years of collective experience, our team delivers expertise in water, wastewater, and transportation systems for municipalities, state agencies, and federal clients. We combine large-firm technical proficiency with the agility of a small Louisiana-based business. Our staff includes licensed engineers with advanced degrees from Louisiana State University and the University of Southern Louisiana, ensuring deep technical knowledge and local insight. We prioritize client collaboration, offering tailored solutions for coastal restoration, drainage, and civil infrastructure challenges.Our teams extensive experience spans projects like the Mid-Barataria Sediment Diversion and Baton Rouge Sewer Overflow Program, demonstrating our capacity to manage complex initiatives. Active in professional organizations like the American Society of Civil Engineers, we maintain industry leadership and community engagement through local chambers of commerce. Our services include modeling, permitting, construction administration, and grant writing, supported by advanced tools like AutoCAD and GIS. We serve Louisiana, Arkansas, and Texas, focusing on sustainable, code-compliant engineering solutions. With office hours Monday through Friday, we provide dedicated support for project planning, design, and execution.
Services
Civil Engineering Design
Drainage Modeling
Permitting Services
Construction Administration
Grant Writing
Highlights and features
- We offer over 100 years of collective civil engineering experience.
- Our team includes licensed engineers in Louisiana and Florida.
- We specialize in coastal restoration and water resource projects.
- We combine large-firm expertise with small-business agility.
- Our staff graduated from Louisiana State University and the University of Southern Louisiana.
Services
Civil Engineering Design
We provide comprehensive civil engineering design for water, wastewater, and transportation systems. Our team creates detailed plans and specifications for projects ranging from small municipal upgrades to large federal initiatives. Services include AutoCAD and GIS integration for precision and compliance.
Drainage Modeling
Our drainage modeling services assess stormwater management and flood risk for urban and rural areas. Using advanced software, we simulate hydrological patterns to design sustainable drainage solutions for municipalities and state agencies.
Permitting Services
We assist clients in securing permits for civil infrastructure projects, ensuring adherence to federal, state, and local regulations. Our expertise includes NEPA compliance and environmental impact assessments for water resource initiatives.
Construction Administration
We offer construction phase services including inspection, quality control, and coordination between contractors and stakeholders. Our team ensures projects meet design specifications and regulatory standards during execution.
Grant Writing
We prepare grant applications for infrastructure projects, helping clients secure funding from state and federal programs. Our staff has experience writing proposals for water management and coastal restoration initiatives.
People
Pamela G. Granger
President/Owner
Licensed engineer with 27 years of experience in coastal restoration and water resources. Graduated from the University of Southern Louisiana with a B.S. and M.S. in Civil Engineering. Leads projects for local and federal agencies.
Jeremy Fontenot
Chief Engineer
18 years of expertise in civil and water projects. Holds an M.S. in Civil Engineering from LSU. Manages large-scale initiatives like the Baton Rouge Sewer Overflow Program and serves on ASCE committees.
Lucas Hudspeth
Civil Engineer
13 years of experience in planning and permitting. Proficient in AutoCAD and GIS. Graduated from LSU with a B.S. in Civil Engineering. Focuses on water and wastewater infrastructure for Louisiana clients.
Nelson Gonzales
Director of Planning
16 years in law enforcement safety and report writing. Provides technical expertise in facility design and field inspection. Supports CADD and grant writing operations with analytical precision.
Chelsea Gonzales
Executive Assistant
11 years of customer service and photography experience. Manages administrative and marketing needs with an art minor from the University of Louisiana at Lafayette. Former universal banker with financial acumen.
Questions
What services does McBade Engineers offer?
We provide civil engineering design, drainage modeling, permitting, construction administration, and grant writing for water, wastewater, and infrastructure projects.
Do you work with federal agencies?
Yes, we collaborate with federal clients on projects like coastal restoration and water resource management, including the Mid-Barataria Sediment Diversion initiative.
Are your engineers licensed?
Our team includes licensed civil engineers in Louisiana and Florida with advanced degrees and decades of experience in infrastructure design.
What areas do you serve?
We primarily serve Louisiana, Arkansas, and Texas, focusing on municipal, state, and federal infrastructure projects with local expertise.
