Carroll Engineering, Inc.

Small Firm, Big Ideas

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About the firm

Carroll Engineering, Inc. provides professional services in structural engineering, civil engineering, and landscape architecture. Backed by over 60 years of experience, the practice delivers collaborative, client-focused designs for multi-million-dollar projects spanning from New York to Alabama. It utilizes advanced modeling software to execute projects across various sectors, including education, healthcare, mixed-use development, and historic preservation.

Established
1965
Team
Small
Firm type
Civil Engineering · Structural Engineering · Landscape Architecture

People

Judith CarrollPresident

Scott BradleyVice President

Ray VickeryPrincipal

Kevin MerrimanPrincipal

Justin PrajznerAssociate Principal, Structural

Tom RusyAssociate Principal, Structural

Craig ShannonAssociate Principal, Civil

Mark HoodAssociate Principal, Structural

Chris BurtonStructural Designer

A. J. CarverStructural Designer

Marty EnsorCivil Designer

Mike FahrnerCivil Engineer

Claire FishmanLandscape Architect

Bill LandisStructural Designer

Bethann LaughmanCivil Designer

Mark MahanCivil Engineer

Dave McMillionCivil Designer

Isabella PachoStructural Engineer

Maureen SullivanStructural Engineer

Shepard TurnerCivil Designer

Capabilities

Structural Engineering

Comprehensive structural engineering design, rehabilitation, adaptive reuse, and repair services for commercial, industrial, and institutional buildings.

  • Concrete Frame, Tilt-Up, and Post-Tensioned Structures

    Structural design utilizing advanced concrete methodologies including post-tensioned and pre-stressed systems.

  • Steel Frame and Composite Design

    Engineering of steel frame systems and composite structures, including hambro joist systems.

  • Forensic Studies

    Evaluation, testing, and investigative studies of distressed or structurally compromised buildings.

  • Masonry, Wood, and Light-Gauge Engineering

    Design and analysis utilizing traditional masonry, timber framing, and modern cold-formed steel framing.

  • Water and Wastewater Structures

    Specialized structural engineering for municipal water treatment and storage facilities.

  • Historic Preservation

    Restoration, structural rehabilitation, and compliance in accordance with historic trusts and regional regulations.

  • High-Rise, Mid-Rise, and Low-Rise Engineering

    Multi-tier building design tailored to structural, geographic, and building code demands.

  • Parking Structures

    Engineering of durable, high-capacity, and structurally sound vehicle parking garages.

  • Progressive Collapse and ATFP

    Specialized defensive structural design to resist collapse and satisfy anti-terrorism force protection parameters.

Civil Engineering

Site development, utilities design, and water resource management, expertly navigating complex regulatory and permit processes.

  • Stormwater Management

    Comprehensive stormwater controls, quantity, and quality design complying with regional environmental standards.

  • Erosion and Sediment Control

    Design and execution of protective measures to prevent site degradation during and post construction.

  • Land Use and Master Planning

    Strategic spatial arrangement and feasibility analysis of project parcels.

  • Site Grading

    Precision land grading, earthwork calculations, and topography shaping.

  • Sewage and Drainage Systems

    Engineering of gravity sewers, force mains, and efficient drainage conveyance networks.

  • Utility Infrastructure Design

    Coordination and design of critical underground wet and dry utility networks.

  • Water Distribution Systems

    Engineering of domestic, industrial, and fire-protection water delivery lines.

  • Site Circulation

    Development of safe vehicular, logistics, and pedestrian pathways within properties.

  • New Development and Redevelopment

    Civil design supporting raw land master planning as well as complex urban infill projects.

Landscape Architecture

Aesthetic and functional site coordination working alongside civil engineering to deliver integrated outdoor spaces.

  • Site Planning and Grading

    Topographical design and integration of landscaped spaces with site elevations.

  • Plantings and Hardscaping

    Curation of native species flora and decorative, durable hardscape materials.

  • Parks and Gardens

    Design of public, community, and private recreational parks and cultivated gardens.

  • Streetscapes

    Aesthetic enhancement of urban and suburban roadways and walkways.

  • Site Furniture and Fixtures

    Selection and layout of outdoor seating, lighting, and ancillary public fixtures.

  • Environmental Site Design

    Sustainable landscaping practices prioritizing storm absorption and local ecological health.

  • Forest Stand Delineation

    Analysis of existing woodland to classify species and determine environmental value.

  • Forest Conservation Plans

    Design of preservation measures and replacement schemes to maintain forested regions.

  • Site Circulation and Paving

    Design of scenic pedestrian walks, plazas, and decorative pavement paths.

Industries

Education · Healthcare · Sports & Recreation · Parks & Open Space · Mixed-Use · Commercial · Wastewater · Historic Preservation · Multifamily Residential · Retail · Highways & Roads · Government

Projects

Morgan State University Calvin & Tina Tyler Hall

Baltimore, MD · Education · 2020 · Client: Morgan State University

Project details

CEI provided civil engineering and design services for this student services building, which achieved a 2021 SCUP Excellence Award, 2021 AIA Maryland Public Building of the Year, and 2021 ENR MidAtlantic Best Project in Higher Education.

Yard 56

Baltimore, MD · Mixed-Use · 2020

Project details

A mixed-use development transforming a long-abandoned industrial site into a vibrant area featuring retail, hotel, office, and lifestyle space. The practice provided structural services for the 190,000-square-foot development, which won a 2023 ULI Baltimore WaveMaker Award.

Lexington Market

Baltimore, MD · Historic Preservation · 2022

Project details

An extensive upgrade and expansion of the historic downtown Baltimore market, comprising a 61,000-square-foot facility. It provided civil and structural designs for this LEED Gold certified project, which won a 2023 ULI Baltimore WaveMaker Award and the 2023 USGBC People's Choice Award.

The Performing Arts Center at Garrett College

McHenry, MD · Education · 2022 · Client: Garrett College

Project details

A renovation and addition project that received the 2023 Excellence in Design Honor Award in Institutional Architecture from the Potomac Valley AIA. It delivered structural engineering, civil engineering, and landscape architectural services.