Atwell

We create solutions for the built environment.

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About the firm

Atwell is a national consulting, engineering, and construction services enterprise that delivers turnkey solutions to clients in the real estate, land development, power, renewable energy, and oil and gas markets. It provides a comprehensive suite of services spanning program and development management, land and right-of-way acquisition, GIS mapping, planning and entitlement, environmental and natural resource consulting, surveying, multi-discipline engineering, and construction management. Operating from offices across the United States, it combines deep local market knowledge with extensive national resources. It has consistently risen in the ENR Top 500 Design Firms rankings, reaching number 70 by 2025 and 2026.

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Enterprise
Firm type
Civil Engineering · Environmental Engineering · Land Surveying · Power & Utility Engineering · Design-Build

People

Matthew C. BissettChief Executive Officer

Dan McNultyChief Operating Officer

David L. RichterExecutive Vice President & Chief Growth Officer

James HallExecutive Vice President of Special Projects

Drew CelovskyVice President of Surveying

Gil HenryVice President of Oil & Gas

Capabilities

Program & Development Services

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Strategic leadership and programmatic support to guide complex projects from concept to completion.

  • Program Management

    Turnkey program management services to guide developments through complex life cycles, optimize schedules, and manage risk.

  • Owner's Representative Services

    Dedicated advocacy and construction oversight to ensure projects are executed efficiently, on time, and within budget.

Land & Right-of-Way Solutions

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Turnkey land control, right-of-way acquisition, and title services for infrastructure developments.

  • Land Control & Acquisition

    Strategic land acquisition and negotiation services to establish control for utility, energy, and infrastructure projects.

  • Title & Due Diligence

    Comprehensive title research and land-status due diligence to support risk management and transaction planning.

GIS Mapping

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Advanced geospatial analysis and visualization solutions to connect complex data and drive intelligent development decisions.

Planning & Entitlement

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Expert planning, master design, and entitlement services to navigate zoning and community objectives.

  • Site Planning

    Strategic site design and layout options tailored to unique community, conservation, and development goals.

  • Permitting & Regulatory Approvals

    Comprehensive coordination with local, state, and federal agencies to secure development permits and zoning entitlements.

Environmental & Natural Resources

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Comprehensive natural resource assessment, ecological consulting, and environmental permitting compliance.

  • Ecological Consulting

    Specialized assessment of natural resources, including wetland delineation, endangered species studies, and conservation planning.

  • Environmental Permitting

    Comprehensive regulatory compliance, permitting strategy, and policy consulting for complex land development and infrastructure projects.

High-precision surveying, mapping, and geomatics services utilizing advanced field technologies.

  • ALTA/NSPS Land Title Surveys

    High-precision surveys adhering to national standards to support commercial real estate transactions and development.

  • Aerial Mapping & Photogrammetry

    UAV-based aerial photography, LiDAR, and mapping solutions for rapid and accurate topographic data collection.

Engineering

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Multi-discipline civil, power, utility, and special project engineering solutions tailored to infrastructure needs.

  • Civil Engineering

    Comprehensive site grading, drainage, utility infrastructure, and roadway engineering for land development and commercial projects.

  • Power & Utility Engineering

    Electrical substation, transmission line, grid interconnection, and distribution system engineering for energy developers and utilities.

  • Special Projects Engineering

    Commissioning, facility design, process hazard analysis, and specialized technical consulting for energy infrastructure.

Construction Management

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Delivery-phase support for quality, field coordination, and built-environment execution.

  • Turnkey Construction Management

    End-to-end coordination for construction delivery.

  • Quality Assurance and Quality Control

    QA/QC support for construction-phase work.

  • Field Coordination

    Field coordination services that support successful built environments.

Industries

Land Development · Oil & Gas · Renewable Energy · Power Generation · Data Centers · Residential · Multifamily Residential · Affordable Housing · Commercial · Retail · Solar · Wind · Sports & Recreation · Power Transmission & Distribution · Manufacturing

Projects

Etihad Park Stadium QA/QC Services

New York City, NY · Sports & Recreation · 2025 · Client: New York City Football Club

Project details

Atwell led the quality assurance and quality control (QA/QC) services for Etihad Park, a $780 million stadium for the New York City Football Club, which represents the city's first-ever soccer-specific stadium.

The Vineyard at Crescent Ridge

Residential · 2025

Project details

A land development project that delivers luxury amenities while preserving natural outdoor features for enthusiasts.