Community Values, Cutting-Edge Technology

Summit Design & Engineering

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Where environmental wellbeing meets community connection.

At Summit, our commitment goes beyond merely improving the communities we serve; it’s about enhancing them in a way that honors and preserves their unique essence. Maintaining the unique charm and features of each locality is not just important to us– it’s integral to our approach to each and every project, from the meticulous design of safe, welcoming sidewalks to our support for the thoughtful adaptive reuse of historic buildings. We endeavor to ensure that each addition we make to a municipalities infrastructure, such as roads, signage, and building facades, serve the interests and desires of the local population. That’s the level of dedication you can expect from Summit– where safety, utility, and functionality are harmoniously intertwined to enhance the places we call home without diluting their inherent charm and character.

At a Glance.

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.

430+ Employees

Including 3 AICP Certified Planners, 4 Master Special Inspectors, 50 Professional Engineers, 2 Landscape Architects, and over 100 certified inspectors located throughout North Carolina.

One of Summit’s greatest strengths is our ability to work successfully with and across all of our 14 different disciplines that we offer. Team members from planning, land development, architecture, engineering, surveying, and more are on-hand to work together on any project, from designing and building roads to revitalizing downtowns.

Highway 55
Turn Lane Addition Our team is providing a suite of services from engineering design to
preparation and administration of the public bid process to the Town
of Holly Springs for the addition of a right turn lane on NC Highway 55,
which will help alleviate congestion in the region ► Nomad Restaurant
At the Osbunn Initially constructed before 1920, this building in the heart
of Downtown Hillsborough has had many identities.
Our design team restored the building to it's authentic theatre
appearance without sacrificing it's historic character. ► Westgate Road Relocation [Placeholder text] ► NC Highway 55 Turn Lane Addition photograph of completed right-turn lane addition.

Services.

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. 

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) 
Highway 55 Turn Lane Addition

Holly Springs, NC

Commercial Boulevard Extension

Henderson County, NC

Contacts

Brandon Johnson, PE

Civil Engineering
Department Manager

919-322-0115
brandon.johnson@summitde.com

Construction Services

At Summit, our commitment extends beyond business – we’re dedicated to enhancing the communities we’re part of. We understand the critical role that transportation infrastructure plays in connecting communities, which is why we’re proud to contribute to building impactful and lasting projects that not only serve our communities but also stimulate economic growth. Our seasoned team of construction inspection engineers leverages their extensive expertise, knowledge, and skills to provide unmatched construction engineering inspections, construction management, and survey verification services to our clients in the transportation sector and beyond.

Our Capabilities Include:

  • Construction Inspection
  • Construction Staking/Survey Verification
  • Bidding Services
  • General Contractors Pre-Qualification
  • Award Contract Recommendations
  • Contract Administration
  • Quality Assurance During Construction
  • Construction RFIs Processing
  • Change Orders Review and Processing
  • CMT Reports Review
  • Perform Final Inspections/Punch Lists
  • Project Close-Out Services
NCDOT B-5993 Louise Street over Beaver Creek

Cumberland County, NC

Odyssey Drive Culvert Replacement

Durham, NC

Contact

Kevin O'Dell Headshot

Kevin O’Dell, PE

Regional Construction Services Manager
919-732-3883
kevin.odell@summitde.com

Construction Materials Testing & Special Inspections Overview

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. 

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
Chatham County Central Services Building

Chatham County, NC

Churton Street Access Improvements

Hillsborough, NC

Contact

Steve Fenton Headshot

Steve Fenton, PE, MSI

Regional Construction Services Manager
919-732-3883 
steve.fenton@summitde.com 

Architecture Overview

At Summit, we take great pride in our Architecture department. Our team is passionate about using the art and science of architecture to elevate the built environment in a way that meets the unique needs and desires of our clients. We are constantly innovating and working together to tackle the challenges of modern design. Our ultimate goal is to create designs that have a positive impact on the communities where we live and work. To achieve this, we collaborate with experts from various disciplines, including engineers, to provide comprehensive solutions that exceed our clients’ expectations. Our dedication to our craft results in exceptional results for every project we undertake. 

Our Capabilities Include:

  • Architectural Design 
  • New Construction 
  • Renovations and Additions 
  • Adaptive Reuse 
  • Space Planning 
  • Interior Design 
  • Condition Assessments 
  • Construction Administration
  • Project Management
  • 3D Modeling 
  • Photorealistic Rendering 
Nomad Rerstaurant at the Osbunn

Hillsborough, NC

Hindle Building Feasibility Study

Amelia County, VA

Contacts

Headshot of Michael Cerulo

Michael Celauro, AIA, NCARB

Principal Architect 

Phone: 919-322-0115 

Email: michael.celauro@summitde.com 

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Portfolio.

NC Highway 66 Widening (U-5424)

Municipal Roads & Highways

NCDOT I-73 Greensborough Outer Loop

Municipal Roads & Highways

NCDOT Complete 540

Municipal Roads & Highways

NCDOT Fayetteville Outer Loop

Municipal Roads & Highways

Hindle Building Feasibility Study

Municipal

NCDOT I-40 Widening

Municipal Roads & Highways

Vaughn Furniture Building Feasibilty Study

Municipal

NCDOT Maysville Bypass

Municipal Roads & Highways

Aurobindo Expansion Focus Study

Healthcare, Industrial & Manufacturing

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Previous Clients.

NC Wetlands Park at Walnut Creek - Structural Engineering, Water Resources, Transportation Design, Landscape Architecture
City of Raleigh,
North Carolina
City of Rocky Mount, North Carolina
City of Durham,
North Carolina
Audubon Drive Sidewalk Addition design concept overlay.
City of Danville,
Virginia
Tappahannock Downtown Revitalization zoning map for portfolio.
Town of Tappahannock,
Virginia
Town of Carborro,
North Carolina
Town of Angier,
North Carolina
Town of Hillsborough,
North Carolina
Exterior mockup of the Carolina Legacy Volleyball Center.
Town of Rolesville,
North Carolina
Village of Clemmons,
North Carolina
Town of Galax,
Virginia
Map for the Town of Cape Carteret Cama Land Use Plan
Town of Cape Carteret,
North Carolina

I have been working with Summit Design for the past seven years [. . .] They do an excellent job, are always punctual, and are always very professional. We have hired them to perform professional designs, surveys, construction materials testing, parking lot surveys, structural engineering, and multiple other professional services. They have been very responsive to our requests and needs for each individual project. Their communication and professionalism are outstanding. -- Angel Barnes, Orange County Capital Projects Manager “Summit Design and Engineering Services has been retained as a third-party independent firm on various capital projects offering comprehensive Construction Materials Testing and Special Inspection Services. Their knowledge, expertise and commitment to excellence has provided for a strong Owner/Consultant relationship, which continues to be vital to the success of each project.” -- Wm. Keith Snead, LEED AP, UNC Chapel Hill UNC is very pleased to provide this recommendation to Summit for their CMT and Special Inspections services. Summit’s team was very proactive and responsive to all project needs and their professionalism and expertise added tremendous value to my project.” -- Chris Glenn, Construction Manager, UNC-CH “Summit’s Project Manager has done a tremendous job maintaining contract values under budget and tracking these costs and providing me with updates. As Director of Business Services, this has been very important for me. I am pleased with the services Summit has provided Durham Academy and look forward to maintaining this professional relationship on future projects.” -- Gerald Benson, Durham Academy Aerial View of Durham Academy School Building