Summit Design & Engineering

Growing cities need strong partners.

With numerous service lines that encompass civil, structural, and geotechnical engineering, Summit is eager to be just that. As Burlington grows with the Triangle, the infrastructure decisions made today will shape the community for years to come. Summit supports cities throughout Alamance County and the surrounding region by delivering integrated survey, transportation design, civil engineering, and geotechnical services that help projects move smoothly from planning through construction. Our familiarity with the Research Triangle and neighboring municipalities such as Mebane, Greensboro, and Chapel Hill grant our team a deep understanding local context that shapes each project.

Summit got it’s start in neighboring Orange county over 25 years ago. As our neighbor, we want to make sure we provide Burlington with the means to achieve your vision for this growing city. To that end, Our team works side by side with municipal staff, combining local knowledge with technical expertise to solve real-world challenges. Whether improving roadways, planning utility upgrades, or preparing sites for future development, Summit is focused on building partnerships that strengthen the communities we serve– and we cant wait to offer Burlington the same opportunity.

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

12 Comprehensive Services

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

350+ Employees

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

Services.

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) 

Survey & Geomatics  

Summit has been at the forefront of surveying since our inception, leveraging our extensive history to enhance our understanding and impact across various disciplines. Our Geomatics department offers tailored surveying services to both private and public clients across North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia, and Georgia. With advanced technical capabilities and decades of experience, we efficiently collect, analyze, and interpret data to meet tight schedules. We utilize state-of-the-art equipment for the most accurate, high-definition surveys and provide verification services to ensure contractor accuracy. Our expertise spans wet utilities, drainage structures, roadways, and more, all aimed at laying the groundwork for community-enhancing projects. 

Contact

Brantley Wells, PLS

Survey Department Manager

919-730-2524
brantley.wells@summitde.net

Our Capabilities Include:

  • Boundary Surveys 
  • Topographic Surveys 
  • ALTA/NSPS Surveys 
  • Engineering Surveys 
  • As-Built Surveys 
  • Route Location/Corridor Surveys 
  • GPS/GNSS Surveys 
  • Aerial (Drone) Surveys 
  • Stream Mitigation/Restoration Surveys 
  • Subdivision Plats 
  • Recombination Plats 
  • Construction Surveys 
  • Site Plans/Plot Plans 
  • 3D-Laser Scanning 
  • Lighting (Photometric) Surveys 
  • Elevation Certificates 

Geotechnical Engineering & CMT/SI

Integrity and transparency are the foundational values of our Construction Materials Testing (CMT) and Special Inspections (SI) team. The key to a resilient, safety-first project is ensuring the highest quality construction materials and methods are used. Our accredited materials testing laboratory can perform tests per state and municipal standards while also providing dependable and consistent results that owners and contractors can rely on.    

Summit emphasizes cultivating a collaborative and diverse experience among our team members to ensure we can help you deliver an impactful project. We pursue excellence in every aspect of our work so that our project delivery exceeds expectations. Our reputation depends on it. 

Contact

Steve Fenton, PE, MSI

CMT/SI & Geotechnical Engineering Department Manager

919-732-3883
steve.fenton@summitde.com 

Our Capabilities Include:

  • Verification of Soils 
  • Earthwork & Grading 
  • Bearing Capacity (DCP) Evaluations 
  • Field Density Testing 
  • ICC Soils 
  • ICC Reinforced Concrete 
  • ICC Structural Masonry 
  • ICC Structural Steel and Bolting 
  • ICC Field-Bolt Steel Connections 
  • ICC Structural Welding Connections 
  • ICC SFRM/TFIFRM Fireproofing 
  • PTI Post-Tensioned Concrete 
  • Special/Deep Foundations 
  • Retaining Walls 
  • All Associated Laboratory Testing 
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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 nearby, and see what we can deliver to Burlington.

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 nearby, and see what we can deliver to Burlington.

Contact

James Martin
Client Services Manager

919.412.0713 || james.martin@summitde.com