Summit Design & Engineering

Built for growth. Designed to last.

A growing city needs infrastructure that can not only keep up the pace, but are built to last and perform far into the future. That’s where we come in.

Lexington continues to attract industry and investment, and strong infrastructure is essential to maintaining that momentum. Summit brings both innovation and experience to the table, weaving together the necessity of tried-and-true methods with the opportunities for new and sustainable practices that arise from our approach to infrastructure. Our balanced approach, grounded in practical designs and long-term performance, ensures that Lexington’s economic interests will be matched by long-lasting assets across the board.

We’ve partnered with municipalities across North Carolina to design utilities, transportation, and stormwater systems that keep pace with development while protecting long-term performance. From culverts and bridges designed to withstand changing climate conditions to sidewalks and pedestrian networks that form the connective tissue between communities, our firm is ready and eager to work alongside an evolving Lexington to achieve your vision for a city moving fast towards its vision for the future.

Award-Winning

ACEC/NC 2023’s Large Firm of the Year / ENR’s 2023 Design Firm List for Top 500 Design Firms Nationally / Two awards for Engineering Excellence in 2020 and 2015 from the ACEC/NC

14 Comprehensive Services

Including Civil Engineering, CMT/SI, Landscape Architecture, Construction Services, and Geotechnical Engineering.

400+ Employees

Including Master Special Inspectors, Professional Engineers, Landscape Architects, and over 100 certified inspectors located throughout North Carolina.

Services.

Water Resources 

At Summit, we believe that maintaining the environmental wellbeing of our projects is a priority. That’s why our team is dedicated to delivering resilient and sustainable solutions that meet the unique needs of our clients’ projects. We strive to create designs that seamlessly integrate into the adjacent ecology and infrastructure. We take a collaborative approach to design, working hand-in-hand with other disciplines to ensure the hydraulic systems we deliver are both efficient and cost-effective. Our team has the experience and expertise required to provide innovative and integrative solutions to challenging design roadblocks, whether it’s roadside ditches or FEMA-regulated stream crossings. 
 

Contact

Ken Ashe, PE, PMP, CFM

Stormwater Resources Manager 

910-547-0302
ken.ashe@summitde.com

Our Capabilities Include:

  • Hydrologic Analysis 
  • Bridge and Roadway Design 
  • Stormwater Drainage Design 
  • Hydraulic Design 
  • Floodplain Modeling and Mapping 
  • Erosion & Sediment Control Design 
  • Stormwater Control Measures 
  • Wet Utility Design 
  • 2D Bridge and Rain-On-Mesh Modeling 
  • Dam Breach Analysis and Emergency Action Plans 
  • Levee Inundation Analysis and Mapping 

Civil Engineering & Site Design

Our project teams, lead by Department Managers with decades of experience, guide projects through the design, permitting, and construction administration. Our Hillsborough, Asheville, and Raleigh Teams have experience working within the Triad on subdivisions, institutions, and retail as well as time with local municipalities and government. Our group of engineers and landscape architects work closely together on projects as large as 1600 lot subdivisions in Stokesdale to intimate wedding venues. We have professionals specializing in Civil Engineering, Water Resources, Roadway Design, and Stormwater Compliance, as well as separate geotechnical, surveying, and construction materials and testing departments to back up our designs. 

Contact

Russ Davis, PE

Civil Engineering Department Manager 

russ.davis@summitde.com 

Our Capabilities Include:

  • Due Diligence Studies 
  • Feasibility Studies 
  • Site Programming 
  • Conceptual Design 
  • Master Plans 
  • Stormwater Management 
  • Road Improvement Plans 
  • Utility Plans & Coordination 
  • Grading & Erosion Control Plans 
  • Pre-Development Services 
  • Construction Administration 
  • Entitlements/Rezoning and 
  • Special Use Permits 
  • Erosion & Sediment Control 
  • Landscape Architecture 
  • Construction Engineering Inspection (CEI) 

Transportation Design

Ensuring smooth transportation is crucial for a thriving community. That’s why we are dedicated to cultivating a team of true professionals with a wealth of experience in project development and engineering design– ensuring successful project delivery for various clients, every time. We have the capacity to provide every design discipline for transportation projects, including roadway design, hydrologic analysis and hydraulic design, traffic management, and utility engineering. With a focus on constructability, serviceability, and value engineering, we guarantee exceptional project delivery that results in extraordinary benefits to our community. 

Contact

Brandon Johnson, PE

Civil Engineering Department Manager 

brandon.johnson@summitde.com 

Our Capabilities Include:

  • Roadway Design 
  • Streetscapes 
  • Structure Design 
  • Pedestrian Management 
  • Trail & Greenway Design 
  • Traffic Management Design 
  • Floodplain Analysis 
  • Bike & Pedestrian Design 
  • Pavement Marking Design 
  • Sign Design 
  • Signals/ITS Design 
  • Erosion & Sediment Control 
  • Landscape Architecture 
  • Construction Engineering Inspection (CEI) 
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Your Goals and Vision, Realized.

Your Goals and Vision, Realized.

We know our neighbors. Working hand-in-hand with municipalities across North Carolina has given us a broad range of experience with every challenge that might come in between a client and it’s vision. Check out some of the projects that Summit has brought to life for our clients over the last 5 years, and see what we can deliver to Lexington.

We know our neighbors. Working hand-in-hand with municipalities across North Carolina has given us a broad range of experience with every challenge that might come in between a client and it’s vision. Check out some of the projects that Summit has brought to life for our clients over the last 5 years, and see what we can deliver to Lexington.

Contact

Russ Davis, PE
Site Design Manager

828.230.1208 || russ.davis@summitde.com

Brandon Johnson, PE
Civil Engineering Operations Manager

919.539.3957 || brandon.johnson@summitde.com