Simpkins & Costelli, Inc.

Civil and Structural Engineering for the Mississippi Gulf Coast

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About the firm

Simpkins & Costelli, Inc. is a professional civil and structural engineering consulting practice serving the Mississippi Gulf Coast since 1973. It specializes in waterfront facilities, commercial and institutional building design, municipal water and wastewater systems, and civil site work, with additional expertise in feasibility studies, project inspections, and expert testimony. Its team handles all phases of a project-from design through construction administration-and also provides consulting services to architects and peer engineers.

Established
1973
Team
Micro
Firm type
Civil Engineering · Structural Engineering · Water / Wastewater Engineering

People

Madeline Costelli PettryPresident

Michael R. CostelliVice President

Anthony ImhoffProject Engineer

Hunter FriersonConstruction Administrator

Capabilities

Structural Engineering

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Provides comprehensive design and analysis for diverse structures, focusing on durability and stability under challenging coastal and environmental conditions. The practice services waterfront facilities, commercial developments, and institutional structures.

  • Waterfront Structure Design

    Specialized engineering for pile-supported concrete wharves, tied-back steel and concrete bulkheads, and other coastal installations.

  • Building Foundations and Superstructures

    Structural design of foundations and superstructures for commercial, industrial, and institutional buildings.

  • Structural Repair and Rehabilitation

    Assessment, restoration, and structural rehabilitation for existing wharves and aging concrete or steel structures.

Civil Engineering

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Delivers site planning and infrastructure design that supports commercial, industrial, and residential developments. The team manages essential site elements to ensure effective site utility, optimal water management, and compliance with local guidelines.

  • Drainage and Stormwater Management

    Systems planning and design for stormwater control and drainage to mitigate flooding and manage runoff.

  • Utilities and Pavement Design

    Engineering of essential underground utility infrastructure and durable pavement systems for sites and subdivisions.

  • Water and Wastewater Facilities

    Planning and design of municipal and industrial water treatment and wastewater handling systems.

Consulting

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Offers specialized technical support, evaluations, and professional counsel to public and private sector clients, including architects and peer engineering teams.

  • Feasibility and Planning Studies

    Preliminary investigations and analyses to evaluate project viability and identify potential engineering constraints.

  • Forensic and Engineering Investigations

    Rigorous technical investigations of structural or site issues to determine root causes and recommend solutions.

  • Project and Site Inspections

    Field inspections to verify compliance with design intent, specifications, and building codes.

  • Expert Witness Testimony

    Professional forensic engineering analysis and expert testimony for legal proceedings involving civil and structural issues.

Construction Administration

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Work in this area is organized into supported delivery tasks.

  • Oversees Construction Phases To Ensure That Site Activities Align With Contract Documents

    Support includes Oversees construction phases to ensure that site activities align with contract documents.

  • Engineering Specifications

    Support includes engineering specifications.

  • Quality Standards

    Support includes quality standards.

Industries

Commercial · Residential · Education · Religious · Healthcare · Government · Federal · Defense · Public Safety · Justice & Corrections · Transportation · Marine · Ports & Harbors · Wastewater · Water Supply · Stormwater & Flood Control · Industrial · Research Facilities · Parking

Projects

Togo Concrete Masonry School Building

Togo, Africa · Education · 2010 · Client: Engineers Without Borders Ole Miss Student Chapter

Project details

Design and construction of a concrete masonry school building in Togo, Africa. This humanitarian project was executed in collaboration with the University of Mississippi Student Chapter of Engineers Without Borders.

Boca de Cuiria Steel Suspension Bridge

Boca de Cuiria, Panama · Transportation · 2014 · Client: Engineers Without Borders Mississippi Gulf Coast Professional Chapter

Project details

Design and construction of a steel suspension bridge in Boca de Cuiria, Panama, providing safe crossing for the local community. The project was executed in collaboration with the Mississippi Gulf Coast Professional Chapter of Engineers Without Borders.