Cross Creek Stream Bank Stabilization
Fayetteville, NC · Stormwater & Flood Control
Project details
Stream bank stabilization following Hurricane Matthew and Hurricane Florence flooding impacts.
Gradient, PLLC
Land and Water Engineering Solutions
About the firm
Founded in 2018, Gradient, PLLC is a customer-centered and employee-focused consulting engineering practice specializing in land development and stormwater management. It delivers creative, sustainable, and practical engineering solutions for private, municipal, and government clients, with offices in Cary, Durham, and Fayetteville, North Carolina. Professional Engineers are licensed in multiple states, including NC, MD, DC, VA, SC, GA, FL, TX, and AZ.
- Established
- 2018
- Firm type
- Civil Engineering · Water / Wastewater Engineering
Credentials
NASSCO PACP, MACP, and LACP (pipeline, manhole, and lateral assessment certification) · IAM Certified Asset Management Professional
People
Heath WadsworthPresident/CEO
Sujit EkkaVice President and Chief Operating Officer
Gordon RoseSenior Principal
Jim ReedDirector of Land Development
Alex NiceDirector of Water Resources
Hayden StricklingWater Resources Specialist
Karen RossStormwater Engineer
Capabilities
Land Development
From small parcels to large-scale commercial and institutional projects, Gradient delivers comprehensive land development services covering planning, site design, permitting, and construction administration.
- Feasibility Studies & Site Design
Detailed site design and feasibility assessments for private, commercial, and governmental projects.
- Permitting for Roadways, Parking, and Infrastructure
Streamlined regulatory permitting for roadways, parking lots, and large-scale civil infrastructure.
- Site Upgrades & Master Planning
Innovative site upgrade design and comprehensive master planning solutions.
Stormwater Management
Gradient is a trusted partner for stormwater engineering and planning, providing watershed management, stormwater control measure design, and regulatory compliance from initial study through construction.
- Watershed Planning & Flood Improvement Design
Citywide and regional watershed master plans, flood improvement designs, and stream stabilization.
- MS4 Compliance & Stormwater Asset Management
Regulatory compliance with MS4 programs and comprehensive stormwater asset inventory, condition assessment, and management.
- Stormwater Control Measure (SCM) Design & Assessment
Design, condition assessment, retrofit, and repair of stormwater control measures and green infrastructure.
- Hydrologic & Hydraulic (H&H) Modeling
Detailed H&H analysis, drainage improvement design, and floodplain analysis.
Innovation & Technology
Gradient combines engineering expertise with innovative technologies and research-driven approaches to solve complex environmental and land development challenges.
- Research-Driven Solutions & Modeling
Leveraging advanced modeling, risk-based asset management, and technical research to optimize project outcomes.
- Thought Leadership
Contributing to industry progress through technical publications, academic research, and presentations.
Industries
Land Development · Stormwater & Flood Control · Water Resources · Government · Federal
Projects
SCM Condition Assessments and Repair/Restoration Plans
Government · Client: NCDOT
Project details
Assessment, repair, and restoration of stormwater control measures including inspections and H&H analysis.
Citywide Watershed Master Plan
Fayetteville, NC · Government · Client: City of Fayetteville
Project details
Watershed master planning collaboration with the city.
Clinic Parking Lot Improvements
Military Installation, NC · Federal
Project details
Parking layout optimization by consolidating spaces at a military installation clinic.