ANS

Engineering with integrity & purpose.

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About the firm

ANS is a multi-disciplinary engineering leader delivering civil, structural, geotechnical, and electrical engineering services across the United States. With a portfolio supporting nearly 150 GW of renewable energy projects, the practice provides tech-enabled, solutions-focused engineering from early-stage site assessment and detailed design through construction oversight. It serves developers, owners, independent power producers, and EPC contractors across solar, wind, battery energy storage systems (BESS), substations, transmission lines, water/wastewater systems, transportation, and ports. ANS operates nine offices nationwide alongside an office in Mexico and maintains multiple in-house material testing laboratories.

Team
Large
Firm type
Civil Engineering · Structural Engineering · Electrical Engineering · Geotechnical Engineering · Transportation Engineering · Water / Wastewater Engineering · Coastal Engineering · Materials Testing · Owner's Engineer

People

Vatsal ShahChief Executive Officer

Michael FerraraExecutive Vice President / Chief of Staff

Chris GreenfelderChief Financial Officer

Gint GrabauskasChief Technology Officer

Gary StonebergExecutive Vice President of Finance & Accounting

Travis RoseChief Commercial Officer

Austin MartinSenior Vice President - PMO

Kellsie HardyVice President - Strategic Operations

Luis VelasquezSenior Vice President - LATAM

Sacchi PatelPeople Operations

Kyle FaustSenior Vice President - Engineering

Daphne BruneVice President of Information Technology

Capabilities

Civil, Site & Land Development

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Blends functionality, sustainability, and regulatory insight to deliver seamless, approval-ready solutions for residential, commercial, institutional, and municipal developments.

  • Site Development & Permitting

    Specializing in the preparation of detailed Site Plan Applications, local approvals, zoning, planning, and real estate entitlement processes.

  • Regulatory Coordination & Representation

    Providing expert representation at planning and zoning boards alongside coordination with state, local, and federal environmental and transport agencies.

  • Construction Administration & Observation

    Providing project observation, contractor coordination, document review, and strict quality control during the construction phase.

  • Water & Wastewater Infrastructure

    Modernizing utility networks through grading, drainage design, pump station engineering, hydraulic modeling, and green infrastructure solutions.

Structural Engineering

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Delivers practical, code-compliant structural designs tailored to diverse commercial, residential, water, wastewater, environmental, and renewable energy sectors.

  • Structural Systems Engineering

    Designing structural configurations including roof trusses, shear walls, and prefabricated structures utilizing concrete, steel, FRP, and masonry.

  • Foundation Design & Corrosion Evaluation

    Reviewing geotechnical data to design custom deep and shallow foundation systems while mitigating subsurface corrosion risks.

  • Third-Party Structural Reviews

    Evaluating structural calculations, blueprints, and drawings to optimize safety, material efficiency, and constructability.

  • Earth Retaining Structures

    Engineering mechanically stabilized earth walls, soil nail systems, gravity retaining walls, and temporary or permanent shoring.

Geotechnical Engineering

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Provides thorough, state-compliant subsurface evaluations to optimize foundation support, cable layouts, and earthwork designs.

  • Subsurface Exploration & Testing

    Conducting state-compliant investigations including test borings, test pits, infiltration testing, and in-depth laboratory analysis of soil and rock properties.

  • Advanced Geophysical Surveys

    Utilizing non-invasive technologies such as electrical resistivity tomography, seismic surveys, and ground-penetrating radar to evaluate subsurface stratigraphy.

  • Subsurface Construction Monitoring

    Inspecting deep foundations, earthwork compaction, slope stability, and excavation support systems to ensure compliance with design specs.

  • Seismic & Slope Engineering

    Analyzing slope stability, performing seismic risk assessments, conducting forensic investigations, and engineering durable pavement configurations.

Electrical Engineering

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Provides full-spectrum electrical system planning, detailed engineering, real-time oversight, and commissioning support for renewable energy, utility, and infrastructure sectors.

  • Detailed System Design

    Delivering precise, build-ready electrical layouts, one-line diagrams, conduit plans, and protective relaying schemes.

  • System Planning & Assessment

    Analyzing environmental conditions, existing utility networks, and interconnection potential to identify design constraints early.

  • Project Oversight & Owner's Engineering

    Acting as a technical representative to verify equipment specifications, inspect construction quality, and document as-built systems.

  • Grid Integration & Consulting

    Conducting utility interconnection studies, power systems analysis, and detailed protective relaying coordination.

High Voltage & Transmission Line

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Assists utilities and developers with resilient substation and transmission line infrastructure designed for scalability, safety, and efficiency.

  • Substation Systems Design

    Developing physical layouts, structural steel details, and protective grounding networks for substations.

  • Overhead Transmission Layout

    Engineering power line routes, tower structures, and sag calculations for high-voltage transmission networks.

Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS)

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Offers comprehensive design, integration, and optimization services covering the full lifecycle of utility, commercial, and industrial energy storage systems.

  • Energy Storage Integration

    Designing structural foundations, containment systems, and electrical schematics for BESS installations.

  • Storage Grid Compliance

    Configuring controls, safety protocols, and utility interconnection pathways to ensure full grid compatibility.

Solar PV Engineering

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Provides complete engineering for utility-scale and commercial solar PV systems, maximizing energy yield and supporting seamless grid integration.

  • Solar Site Feasibility

    Analyzing topographical constraints, solar yield metrics, and structural requirements for large-scale solar arrays.

  • Solar Array Design

    Delivering electrical layout drawings, combiner box configurations, and structural foundation designs for racking.

Wind Energy Engineering

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Supports onshore wind developments from initial site evaluation and turbine layouts to detailed electrical grid integration.

  • Onshore Turbine Layout

    Assessing geotechnical suitability, turbine spacing, and access road networks for onshore wind farms.

  • Wind Array Electrical Design

    Engineering medium-voltage collector systems, substation interfaces, and grid compliance controls.

Transportation & Roadway Engineering

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Supports transportation networks with engineered solutions that enhance safety, efficiency, and durability across roadways, rail corridors, and bridges.

  • Highways and Roadways

    Designing highway geometrics, grading schemes, and localized stormwater management systems.

  • Rail Corridors

    Engineering stable rail alignments, grading plans, and structural base support networks.

  • Bridges and Culverts

    Analyzing structural limits, structural foundations, and load capacities for bridges and culverts.

  • Traffic & Signals

    Providing localized traffic flow analyses and modern signal systems design.

Ports & Coastal Engineering

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Provides engineering services that address marine forces, environmental conditions, and operational needs for secure and adaptive marine terminals.

  • Wharf and Pier Structures

    Engineering heavy-duty structural foundations and decks to withstand harsh marine forces.

  • Dredging and Sediment Management

    Supporting dredging projects and planning long-term sediment mitigation strategies.

  • Shoreline Stabilization

    Designing sea walls, bulkheads, and resilient shoreline stabilization systems.

  • Coastal Resilience Planning

    Formulating adaptive planning strategies to secure waterfront infrastructure from sea-level rise.

Industries

Renewable Energy · Solar · Wind · Energy Storage · Water Supply · Wastewater · Commercial · Residential · Transportation · Ports & Harbors · Data Centers · Infrastructure

Projects

The Virginia Vanguard

Chase City, VA · Renewable Energy

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An electrical engineering and power infrastructure project.

The Resilience Retrofit

Fresno and San Bernardino County, CA · Renewable Energy

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A comprehensive regional electrical retrofit and power resilience project.

The One-Hour Power Play

Colin County, TX · Renewable Energy

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A rapid-execution power systems planning and electrical infrastructure deployment.

The Lone Star Legend

Anson, TX · Renewable Energy

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A utility-scale solar and electrical grid integration engineering project.