Where environmental wellbeing meets community connection.

At Summit, we strongly believe in improving and enriching the communities we serve. We achieve this by ensuring that every project we work on has minimal impact on the environment so that future generations can enjoy these projects for decades to come. Our commitment to being environmentally conscious and sustainable is reflected throughout our service areas, from utilizing permeable pavements to using the Pathfinder tool to mitigate our carbon footprint. We also have the inaugural Stormwater Planning & Compliance team to take our capabilities to new, sustainable, and community-oriented heights. That’s the dedication you can expect from Summit- one that seamlessly blends utility, safety, and function while benefiting the world we call home.

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 4 Master Special Inspectors, 50 Professional Engineers, 4 Landscape Architects, and over 100 certified inspectors located throughout North Carolina.

Summit has previously designed an estimated 14.425 miles of sidewalks, multi-use paths, and greenways. We have the expertise to fully understand and implement the needs of the community when embarking on these projects while using environmentally-sustainable materials and practices.

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) 
CMAQ Sidewalk Connections

Cumberland County, NC

Churton Street Access Improvements

Durham, NC

Contact

Brandon Johnson, PE

Civil Engineering Department Manager 

brandon.johnson@summitde.com 

Construction Engineering Inspection (CEI)

Summit is one of the leading Construction Engineering and Inspection (CEI) firms in the southeast. This is because we provide attentive and comprehensive services for transportation projects and have professional, knowledgeable, and certified staff. Our inspection versatility grows from our ingrained knowledge and familiarity with multiple Departments of Transportation. This allows us to adapt quickly in the field and the lab, working efficiently to exceed standards and expectations. The collective and comprehensive project delivery experience we provide bolsters our philosophy – “Designing for Constructability and Serviceability.” 

Our Capabilities Include:

  • Heavy Highway Construction 
  • Municipal Transportation Improvements 
  • Structures 
  • Coatings Inspections 
  • ITS and Traffic Signal Systems 
  • Grading 
  • Erosion Control 
  • Drainage 
  • Paving 
Hillsborough Pavement Preservation

Hillsborough, NC

WVDOH CEI On-Call

West Virginia District 5

Traffic/ITS Signal Systems 

Sophisticated Traffic and Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) technologies are at the heart of modern transportation engineering, enhancing the safety, independence, and connectivity of all commuters, whether they drive, bike, or walk. Our Traffic/ITS team is dedicated to reducing vehicle congestion through meticulous planning and maintenance of traffic infrastructure. By offering a comprehensive range of services from concept development to Traffic Impact Analysis, all while incorporating cutting-edge technologies in our work, we ensure the efficiency and safety of transportation networks. Our commitment to technological advancement and our ability to adapt and refine our practices keep us at the forefront of providing solutions that ensure smooth travel for urban and rural communities alike, reinforcing their trust in the reliability of their journeys. 

Our Capabilities Include:

  • Construction Engineering and Inspection 
  • Feasibility Studies 
  • aTraffic Impact Analysis 
  • Signal Design 
  • Broadband Fiber Optics 
  • Utility Make-Ready (UMR) 
  • CCTV Cameras 
  • Dynamic Message Signs 
  • Pedestrian & Bicycle Signals 
  • Drone Imaging and Survey 
  • Traffic Signal Electrical Detail Design 
Greensboro Outer Loop

Greensboro, NC

U6038 Signal System Upgrade

Belmont, NC

Contact

Greg Fuller, PE

Traffic/ITS Department Manager

Phone: 919-322-0115
Email:  greg.fuller@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.

Experience

○ Architectural Design
○ New Construction
○ Renovations and Additions
○ Adaptive Reuse
○ Space Planning
○ Interior Design
○ Condition Assessments
○ Construction Administration
○ Project Management
○ 3D Modeling
○ Photorealistic Rendering

Meme’s Market Grocery Store

14,000 SF Grocery Store

Firestone Crossing Flex Building

28,000 SF Retail Flex Building

Contact

Headshot of Michael Cerulo

Michael Celauro, AIA, NCARB

Principal Architect

Phone: 919-322-0115
Email: michael.celauro@summitde.com

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Portfolio.

Angier Sidewalk Extension

Sidewalks

Tappahannock Downtown Revitalization

Municipal
Streetscapes

Village Pointe Lake Greenway

Greenways

Appomattox Downtown Revitalization

Streetscapes

Durham Traffic Signal System Upgrades

Traffic/ITS Signals

Churton Street Access Improvements

Sidewalks

SS-4905-Mini Roundabout

Municipal Transportation

Audubon Drive Sidewalk Addition

Sidewalks

Pavement Condition Assessments

Municipal Roads & Highways

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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 Greensboro,
North Carolina
Carrier Park Pedestrian Bridge Feasibility Study concept sketch with landscape architecture elements.
City of Asheville,
North Carolina
Tappahannock Downtown Revitalization zoning map for portfolio.
Town of Tappahannock,
Virginia
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