Business Details
14 Years
experience
Trusted Civil Engineering & Surveying Services in Topeka, KS
Founded in 2012, SBB Engineering has established itself as a trusted provider of civil engineering and surveying services. Our team of licensed professionals brings decades of combined experience to transportation engineering, site development, surveying, and water utility projects. We serve private developers, municipal clients, and business owners across Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska, Iowa, Oklahoma, Texas, and California. Our approach emphasizes accountability, open communication, and extensive upfront planning to ensure projects run smoothly from concept to completion.We hold Professional Engineering Registrations in seven states and maintain a strong commitment to community impact through infrastructure improvements. Our values prioritize client relationships over profit margins, delivering cost-effective solutions that reduce long-term maintenance expenses while enhancing economic development. With offices in Topeka and Lawrence, we combine technical expertise with a personalized service model to exceed client expectations.
Services
Transportation Engineering
Site Development
Surveying
Water & Utility Engineering
Land Surveying
Details
- Year established: 2012
Highlights and features
- We offer 12+ years of combined experience in civil engineering and surveying
- Our team provides 24/7 availability for project consultations
- We guarantee reduced maintenance costs through durable infrastructure design
- Our customized partnership approach prioritizes client needs over profit margins
- We implement patented planning methodologies for project accuracy
Associations and certifications
- Professional Engineering Registrations in Kansas
- Professional Engineering Registrations in Missouri
- Professional Engineering Registrations in Nebraska
- Professional Engineering Registrations in Iowa
- Professional Engineering Registrations in Oklahoma
- Professional Engineering Registrations in Texas
- Professional Engineering Registrations in California
Services
Transportation Engineering
Our transportation engineering services include roadway design, traffic analysis, and intersection improvements. We ensure compliance with AASHTO standards while optimizing for future capacity needs. Our team provides complete project management from concept design to construction administration.
Site Development
We offer comprehensive site development for commercial, residential, and institutional projects. Our services include zoning compliance, subdivision platting, and construction administration. We specialize in navigating municipal regulations to streamline project approvals.
Surveying
Our surveying services include boundary surveys, topographic mapping, and construction staking. We provide ALTA/NSPS surveys and legal descriptions with high-precision equipment. Our team ensures accurate property representation for development projects.
Water & Utility Engineering
We design water distribution systems, wastewater collection networks, and stormwater management solutions. Our expertise includes floodplain analysis and hydraulic modeling. We help municipalities reduce service interruptions through infrastructure upgrades.
Land Surveying
Our land surveying division specializes in boundary determination, easement documentation, and flood elevation certificates. We support both private developers and public agencies with precise geospatial data for infrastructure projects.
People
Jeff Laubach
Principal
With over 20 years of engineering experience, Jeff Laubach leads transportation projects focusing on roadway safety and capacity improvements. He specializes in public infrastructure development across the Midwest region.
Brian Austin
Principal
Brian Austin manages site development projects with expertise in commercial and institutional land planning. He has directed over $50M in municipal infrastructure projects since joining SBB in 2018.
Patrick LaFontaine
Principal
As a licensed engineer in five states, Patrick LaFontaine oversees utility engineering projects. He specializes in water resource management and stormwater system design for urban environments.
Rick Schmidt
Principal, Retired
Co-founder Rick Schmidt established SBB's surveying division. With 30+ years in land measurement, he developed the firm's boundary survey protocols now used across multiple state jurisdictions.
Mark Boyd
Principal, Retired
Mark Boyd co-founded SBB Engineering and led transportation projects for 15+ years. His expertise in municipal infrastructure shaped the firm's approach to public-private partnership projects.
Questions
What engineering services does SBB offer?
We provide transportation engineering, site development, surveying, and water/utility engineering services for both private and public sector clients.
In which states are you licensed to work?
Our engineering licenses cover Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska, Iowa, Oklahoma, Texas, and California with surveying services available in Kansas and Missouri.
How does SBB ensure project accuracy?
We implement extensive upfront planning, use high-precision survey equipment, and maintain rigorous quality control throughout all project phases.
What makes SBB different from other firms?
Our hands-on approach combines technical expertise with 24/7 client availability and a commitment to reducing long-term infrastructure maintenance costs.
Can you handle municipal infrastructure projects?
Yes, we specialize in municipal projects including road reconstruction, utility upgrades, and stormwater management systems for cities across seven states.
Do you work with private developers?
We support private developers with site planning, zoning compliance, and construction administration services for commercial and residential projects.
