Utility Engineering Consultants, LLC

Specialized utility engineering and certified operator training

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About the firm

Established in 2005, Utility Engineering Consultants, LLC delivers specialized infrastructure planning and design services. Based in Homewood, Alabama, the practice supports municipalities and utility boards with engineering solutions spanning wastewater systems, drinking water supply, natural gas distribution, electrical controls, stormwater management, and geographic information systems (GIS). Additionally, it provides certified operator training, construction observation, and surveying services.

Established
2005
Firm type
Civil Engineering · Electrical Engineering · Power & Utility Engineering · Water / Wastewater Engineering · Automation & Controls · Land Surveying

People

Dave BechtelFirm Principal

Roderick A. HawkinsFirm Principal

Capabilities

Water Infrastructure Engineering

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Protects public health and ensures regulatory compliance by developing robust municipal drinking water supplies. Work spans Water Supply evaluation, treatment facilities, and storage reservoirs.

  • Treatment Plant and Supply Engineering

    Engineering of treatment systems and water filtration plants to meet safe drinking standards.

  • Distribution System and Pump Station Design

    Sizing and routing of pipelines, pressure valves, and booster pump stations to maintain reliable flow.

Wastewater Systems Engineering

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Mitigates environmental impacts through the engineering of modern wastewater infrastructure. Capabilities cover centralized treatment, on-site solutions, collection networks, and solids handling.

  • Collection and Treatment Facility Design

    Design of municipal sewer lines, treatment processes, and plant upgrades to meet discharge limits.

  • On-Site Sewer Infrastructure

    Engineering of decentralized and localized sewer systems for industrial parks or outlying areas.

  • Biosolids Handling and Residuals Management

    Design of systems to process, stabilize, and safely dispose of municipal treatment plant sludge.

  • Lift Station Engineering

    Sizing and design of wastewater pump stations to transport sewage across varying topography.

Electrical and Controls Engineering

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Implements reliable electrical and instrumentation systems to monitor and control municipal utility infrastructure. Focuses on system reliability, automation, and operational evaluation.

  • Electrical System Evaluation

    Assessment of electrical distributions, safety margins, and power supply components at municipal utilities.

  • Instrumentation and Automation Design

    Integration of instrumentation, SCADA controls, and monitoring equipment to automate utility functions.

Civil Planning and Drainage

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Develops master plans and drainage systems to manage urban runoff and guide municipal development. Engineers plan long-term infrastructure improvements to support community growth.

  • Storm Water Management Systems

    Hydrologic and hydraulic design of drainage networks, retention basins, and culverts.

  • Municipal Master Planning

    Long-range system evaluation to anticipate future demand and outline structured infrastructure growth.

Geospatial and Land Surveying

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Utilizes modern geographic information systems and field surveying techniques to map infrastructure networks. Services enable municipalities to manage and locate physical assets.

  • GIS and Asset Mapping

    Creation and management of digital utility maps in Bentley MicroStation and ESRI ArcView.

  • GPS and Topographic Surveys

    Field collection of precise spatial data and land elevation measurements for design engineering.

Construction Services

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Provides field representation and project oversight to verify that infrastructure is built in alignment with engineering specifications. Services safeguard capital investments through diligent oversight.

  • Construction Observation

    On-site monitoring of construction progress, material installations, and plan compliance.

  • Project Administration

    Management of project timelines, submittals, progress payments, and contract compliance.

Utility Operator Education

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Delivers comprehensive technical training and safety instruction for municipal water and wastewater personnel. Courses help operators maintain certification and ensure compliance with environmental regulations.

  • State-Approved Continuing Education

    Classes designed to provide certified operators with mandatory Continuing Education Hours.

  • Operator Certification Exam Prep

    Structured courses and exam reviews for grades 1 through 4 water and wastewater certifications.

  • Regulatory Safety Instruction

    ADEM-approved courses covering chlorine safety, confined space entry, and trench shoring.

Financial and Funding Advisory

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Assists utilities in funding capital improvement programs and maintaining financial solvency. Services connect local governments with state and federal resources while optimizing utility rates.

  • Grant Acquisition Support

    Guiding municipalities through the application process for SRF, CDBG, and USDA infrastructure funding.

  • Utility Rate Evaluation

    Financial studies of water and sewer tariffs to verify that operations are fully and equitably funded.

Natural Gas Infrastructure

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Designs distribution pipelines to deliver safe, reliable natural gas services to municipal customers. Engineering covers system expansions and replacement of aging infrastructure.

  • Gas Distribution Line Design

    Sizing and layout planning for modern natural gas distribution pipelines.

  • Cast Iron Line Replacement

    Engineering solutions to systematically phase out and replace old cast iron gas infrastructure.

Industries

Utilities · Water Supply · Wastewater · Stormwater & Flood Control · Electric Utilities · Power Transmission & Distribution · Oil & Gas · Government · Infrastructure · Highways & Roads

Projects

J.K. Davis Water Filtration Plant

Trussville, AL · Water Supply · Client: Trussville

Project details

Served as design engineer and project manager for a 12.0 MGD water filtration plant in Trussville, Alabama.

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