Business Details
34 Years
experience
Your Trusted Engineering Partner in Austin
Baer Engineering & Environmental Consulting was founded in 1992 to deliver specialized engineering and environmental solutions for government and industry clients. With steady growth to $5.47 million in annual revenues, we have maintained an impeccable record with zero claims filed during our 30+ year history. Our multidisciplinary team provides facilities, chemical, civil, water resources, and environmental engineering services coupled with industrial hygiene expertise to institutional, commercial, and federal clients. We serve educational institutions, healthcare providers, building managers, and prime engineering firms while adhering to rigorous compliance standards. Our sustainability leadership includes Platinum Certification as an Austin Green Business Leader, with employee-led initiatives that reduced our carbon footprint and placed us in the top three businesses in the Austin Green Cup Challenge.We combine technical excellence with proven experience in complex regulatory environments, delivering tailored solutions for challenging projects involving hazardous materials, historic preservation, and environmental compliance. Our industry recognition from clients like Austin ISD and Texas State University underscores our commitment to exceptional service delivery and environmental stewardship through innovative approaches to air permitting, waste management, and sustainable design.
Services
Environmental Permitting
Industrial Hygiene
Facilities Engineering
Hazardous Waste Management
Asbestos Abatement
Lead Inspection
Wetlands Assessments
Archaeological Surveys
Stormwater Compliance
Environmental Compliance
Details
- Year established: 1992
Highlights and features
- We have 30+ years of experience in environmental engineering and consulting.
- Our team holds specialized expertise in hazardous materials management and regulatory compliance.
- We maintain a perfect claims record with zero claims filed since 1992.
- We operate as a Platinum Certified Austin Green Business Leader.
- Our professionals include certified industrial hygienists and licensed engineers.
Associations and certifications
- Austin Green Business Leader
What people say
Professional services
Exceptional response time
Fast, professional service
Compliance expertise
Trusted partner
Services
Environmental Permitting
Our environmental permitting experts navigate complex regulatory frameworks to secure local, state, and federal approvals. We specialize in air permitting, wetlands delineation, and NEPA documentation for infrastructure projects. With proven success in Texas Risk Reduction Program services and USACE Section 404 permitting, we help clients maintain compliance while minimizing project delays.
Industrial Hygiene
We offer comprehensive industrial hygiene services including asbestos and lead inspections, indoor air quality assessments, and mold remediation. Certified industrial hygienists conduct bioaerosol evaluations and noise surveys to ensure workplace safety. Our team provided critical support during ACC Highland Mall renovations and Roosevelt Hotel assessments, maintaining strict compliance with safety standards.
Facilities Engineering
Our facilities engineering services address structural evaluations, water infiltration repair, and roofing assessments for commercial and institutional clients. We performed critical building envelope evaluations for Austin ISD schools and delivered remedial design solutions. Our team combines forensic analysis with practical construction monitoring to extend building lifecycles cost-effectively.
Archaeological Surveys
We conduct comprehensive cultural resources assessments including Phase I-II archaeological surveys and historic building evaluations. Our team supports Section 106 compliance and develops programmatic agreements for federal projects. With expertise in Native American consultation and artifact analysis, we ensure preservation compliance for transportation and infrastructure projects.
Environmental Compliance
Our compliance specialists manage hazardous waste programs, pollution prevention planning, and stormwater compliance for industrial clients. We developed CAPA reports identifying regulatory constraints and deliver ongoing compliance monitoring for water treatment facilities. Our approach combines technical expertise with practical solutions to maintain operational efficiency while meeting environmental obligations.
People
Jeffrey Wood
President
As President of Baer Engineering, Jeffrey Wood leads strategic growth while maintaining technical excellence. With over 25 years in environmental consulting, he oversees complex compliance projects for government clients and ensures operational integrity across all service lines.
Elizabeth de Marigny
Environmental Service Line Manager
Dr. Elizabeth de Marigny directs environmental services with expertise in cultural resources and regulatory compliance. As a Registered Professional Archaeologist, she manages NEPA documentation and historic preservation projects while ensuring technical accuracy across all environmental deliverables.
Therese M. Baer
Senior Consultant
Therese Baer provides specialized engineering and environmental consulting with 20+ years of experience. As a licensed professional engineer, she focuses on facility assessments and compliance strategies while mentoring junior staff on technical best practices.
Rosemary Wyman
Environmental Senior Consultant
Rosemary Wyman specializes in groundwater studies and environmental permitting. With CHMM and CPESC certifications, she manages hazardous waste projects and conducts site assessments while ensuring adherence to current industry standards.
Jerry Morford
Industrial Hygiene Senior Consultant
Jerry Morford leads industrial hygiene services as a Certified Industrial Hygienist. He directs asbestos/lead inspections and indoor air quality assessments while maintaining technical compliance with OSHA standards across all health and safety projects.
Questions
What engineering services does Baer Engineering offer?
We provide facilities engineering, environmental engineering, water resources engineering, and industrial hygiene services for institutional and industrial clients nationwide.
How does Baer Engineering handle environmental compliance?
Our team secures permits, conducts audits, and develops compliance strategies for air quality, hazardous waste, and water resources under local, state, and federal regulations.
Do you offer asbestos and lead-based paint services?
Yes, we provide complete asbestos surveys, abatement design, and lead-based paint inspections with certified professionals for residential and commercial properties.
Are your training courses certified?
We offer DSHS-licensed asbestos/lead training and OSHA-authorized construction safety courses in Austin and San Antonio locations.
How do you approach historic preservation projects?
Our archaeologists conduct Phase I-III surveys and develop cultural resource management plans that balance preservation requirements with development needs.
What sustainability initiatives do you implement?
As Platinum Austin Green Business Leaders, we minimize environmental impact through energy audits, waste reduction programs, and sustainable engineering solutions for our clients.
