Business Details
Your Trusted Civil Engineering Partner in Youngsville, LA
McBade Engineers & Consultants is a woman-owned civil engineering firm based in Youngsville, Louisiana, specializing in planning, design, and consulting services for water, wastewater, transportation, and infrastructure projects. Our team of five full-time engineers brings over 100 years of collective experience, serving local municipalities, state agencies, and federal clients across the Gulf Coast. We combine large-firm expertise with the agility of a small Louisiana-based business to deliver tailored solutions.Our staff includes licensed professionals with advanced degrees from Louisiana universities, ensuring technical excellence in coastal restoration, hydrologic modeling, and civil infrastructure development. We prioritize client collaboration, regulatory compliance, and innovative engineering practices to meet community needs.
Services
Civil Engineering
Water Resources
Transportation Planning
Site Development
Permitting
Construction Management
Hydrologic Modeling
Coastal Restoration
Grant Writing
Technical Consulting
Highlights and features
- We offer over 100 years of combined civil engineering experience.
- Our team includes licensed engineers in multiple states.
- We specialize in Gulf Coast water resource management.
- Our staff graduated from top Louisiana engineering programs.
- We provide agile, client-focused solutions with large-firm expertise.
Services
Civil Engineering
We provide comprehensive civil engineering solutions including planning, design, and construction management. Our expertise covers infrastructure projects for municipalities and government agencies. Our Louisiana-based team delivers technically sound, code-compliant engineering outcomes.
Water Resources
Specialized water resource management services including hydrologic modeling and coastal restoration. We design sustainable solutions for flood control, watershed management, and aquatic ecosystem preservation across Gulf Coast regions.
Transportation Planning
We develop transportation infrastructure plans and designs for roads, bridges, and traffic systems. Our services include feasibility studies, environmental assessments, and construction documentation for public works projects.
Permitting
Our team secures necessary permits for civil projects through NEPA compliance and environmental documentation. We navigate federal, state, and local regulatory requirements to ensure timely project approvals.
Construction Management
We provide construction phase services including administration, inspection, and quality control. Our engineers ensure projects meet design specifications while managing timelines and budget constraints.
People
Pamela G. Granger
President/Owner
Licensed civil engineer with 27+ years of experience in coastal restoration and water resources. Graduated from University of Louisiana at Lafayette with MS in Engineering. Leads Gulf Coast infrastructure projects for federal agencies.
Jeremy Fontenot
Chief Engineer
18-year veteran in civil and environmental engineering. Specializes in wastewater systems and large infrastructure projects. Holds MS in Civil Engineering from LSU. Active ASCE member with regional leadership roles.
Lucas Hudspeth
Civil Engineer
13-year professional with expertise in AutoCAD and GIS. Focuses on municipal water systems and grant-funded projects. Graduated from LSU with BS in Civil Engineering. Experienced in technical documentation and field inspections.
Nelson Gonzales
Director of Planning
Former law enforcement officer with 16 years of safety and security experience. Manages technical documentation and field inspections. Provides CAD and grant writing support for infrastructure projects.
Chelsea Gonzales
Administrative Assistant
Handles administrative and marketing operations. Former universal banker with 11 years of customer service experience. Graduated from University of Louisiana at Lafayette with art minor. Chamber of Commerce member.
Questions
What engineering services do you offer?
We provide civil engineering services including water resources, transportation planning, permitting, construction management, and coastal restoration projects for public-sector clients.
Do you work with federal agencies?
Yes, we serve local municipalities, Louisiana state agencies, and federal clients including USACE and CPRA on infrastructure and environmental projects.
Are your engineers licensed?
Our team includes licensed civil engineers in Louisiana and Florida with advanced degrees from Louisiana universities.
What areas do you serve?
We primarily serve Louisiana, Arkansas, and Texas with civil engineering solutions tailored to Gulf Coast environmental conditions.
How experienced is your staff?
Our five engineers have over 100 combined years of experience in municipal, state, and federal infrastructure projects across the southeastern United States.
