Designing the Future
Since 1936, Wooten has partnered with public and private clients to design infrastructure and building systems that strengthen communities across the Carolinas. Founded in Raleigh, North Carolina by Louis E. Wooten, the practice now operates six offices spanning both states, delivering civil engineering, MEP design, land surveying, and project funding support for utilities, transportation, education, healthcare, and data center clients.
Gary HartongPresident
Brian JohnsonVice President - Director of Engineering Services
Bob EganVice President - Building Systems Assistant Lead
Charlie DavisDirector of Marketing & Business Development
Don GanttConstruction Services Lead
John GreyWestern Division Lead
Scott EnnisBuilding Systems Division Lead
Lester LoweCentral Division Lead
Matt EcholsHickory Regional Manager
Tim IngoldGeomatics Division Lead
Will LarsenEastern Division Lead
Ana WadsworthProject Manager
Grant identification, application support, and funding navigation for infrastructure and community development projects, including federal USDA and rural development programs.
Research and assessment of federal and state funding programs suited to local infrastructure and community development priorities.
Technical documentation, cost estimates, and application preparation to secure grants such as USDA rural development awards.
Site planning, roadway design, water and sewer infrastructure, and sustainable land development that integrates project requirements with environmental and cultural context.
Design and engineering of water treatment plants, distribution systems, and sewer infrastructure serving municipal and private clients.
Street design, pavement assessment, and transportation improvements supporting community revitalization and rural infrastructure programs.
Utility layout, grading, and site engineering for commercial and industrial facilities, integrating environmental considerations throughout.
Architectural and MEP engineering for schools, healthcare facilities, data centers, and commercial structures, with a focus on energy efficiency and long-term performance.
Mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems design coordinated with architectural programs across a range of building types.
Eco-optimized building systems that reduce energy consumption and operating costs, from healthcare campuses to educational facilities.
Building systems engineering for mission-critical data center and technology campuses requiring high reliability and scalability.
Land surveying, topographic mapping, and cloud-based asset management combining traditional survey principles with current field and digital technology.
Boundary, topographic, and control surveys supporting site planning, infrastructure design, and regulatory compliance.
Cloud-based infrastructure asset management and GIS mapping that enables proactive maintenance planning for utilities and public works.
Government · Infrastructure · Utilities · Water Supply · Wastewater · Education · Data Centers · Parks & Open Space · Healthcare · Defense · Electric Utilities · Sports & Recreation · Highways & Roads · Land Development · Pharmaceutical
Goldsboro, NC · Land Development
A three-phase Center Street revitalization attracted dozens of new businesses and property investors to downtown Goldsboro through civil and site design focused on sustainable community development.
Education
Conn Elementary School, open since 1955, was redesigned with modern building systems to create energy-efficient learning environments suited to contemporary educational needs.
Pharmaceutical · Client: Novo Nordisk
Critical utility infrastructure was designed to support optimal internal function with environmental considerations for a pharmaceutical manufacturing facility.
Martin County, NC · Water Supply · Client: Martin County Regional Water and Sewer Authority
Wooten helped water system operators form the Martin County Regional Water and Sewer Authority and develop a new water treatment plant to meet groundwater compliance requirements.