Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Civil Engineering & Architecture Services in St. Louis, MO
Since 1959, Cochran Engineering has been a trusted full-service engineering and architecture firm dedicated to delivering innovative infrastructure solutions. Our multidisciplinary team of over 100 professionals specializes in civil engineering, architecture, construction administration, land surveying, geotechnical services, and environmental consulting. With seven offices across Missouri, we serve municipalities, government agencies, and private sector clients in transportation, water resources, residential, commercial, and industrial markets. Our engineers and architects have secured over $90 million in federal and state grants for critical infrastructure projects, demonstrating our commitment to helping communities access funding for essential improvements.We combine technical expertise with a client-focused approach, offering in-house AASHTO-accredited materials testing and a soils mechanics laboratory to ensure quality throughout every project phase. From municipal engineering to complex construction administration, our team provides comprehensive services tailored to each client's unique needs while maintaining a legacy of integrity and excellence in engineering design.
Services
Civil Engineering
Architecture
Construction Services
Land Surveying
Geotechnical Services
Environmental Consulting
Municipal Engineering
Transportation Infrastructure
Water Resource Management
Structural Engineering
Details
- Year established: 1959
Highlights and features
- We offer over 60 years of specialized civil engineering expertise
- Our AASHTO-accredited laboratory ensures construction quality control
- We've secured $90 million in federal/state funding for client projects
- Our multidisciplinary team provides complete design-to-construction services
- We maintain 25+ years of continuous municipal engineering experience
Associations and certifications
- AASHTO
Services
Civil Engineering
Cochran Engineering's civil engineering services encompass transportation systems, water/wastewater infrastructure, and municipal projects. Our engineers design roads, bridges, and public works while providing construction oversight and materials testing. With specialized expertise in grant funding acquisition, we help municipalities secure critical infrastructure financing. Our team delivers comprehensive solutions from initial planning through project completion.
Architecture
Our architecture practice combines functional design with aesthetic considerations for commercial, institutional, and government buildings. Services include space planning, interior design, and 3D rendering. We focus on creating site-sensitive designs that balance first costs with long-term operational efficiency while maintaining compliance with accessibility standards and environmental regulations.
Construction Services
Cochran Engineering provides comprehensive construction administration, testing, and inspection services. Our AASHTO-accredited laboratory performs asphalt, concrete, and soil testing while field technicians conduct quality control inspections. We offer design/build coordination and serve as owner's representatives to ensure projects meet specifications, stay on schedule, and maintain budget compliance.
Geotechnical Services
Our geotechnical engineering services include subsurface exploration, foundation recommendations, and slope stability analysis. The 25-year-old soils mechanics laboratory conducts ASTM-standard testing for soil composition, compaction, and bearing capacity. We provide excavation support, seismic response analysis, and pavement design recommendations based on site-specific conditions.
Environmental Consulting
Environmental services include Phase I/II site assessments, wetland determinations, and regulatory permitting. Our team handles asbestos/lead identification, groundwater monitoring, and EPA/Corps of Engineers compliance. We specialize in risk-based corrective action evaluations and mitigation planning for development projects encountering environmental constraints.
People
Sally Bartnett Bothmann
Director Business Development
Sally Bartnett Bothmann leads business development at Cochran Engineering, connecting clients with tailored engineering solutions across Missouri. With extensive industry experience, she ensures client needs are met through strategic partnerships and expert service delivery.
Questions
What engineering services does Cochran Engineering offer?
We provide civil engineering, architecture, construction administration, land surveying, geotechnical services, and environmental consulting for transportation, water systems, and infrastructure projects.
Do you serve both public and private sector clients?
Yes, we work with municipalities, government agencies, and private sector clients in commercial, residential, industrial, and institutional markets across Missouri.
Can you help secure funding for infrastructure projects?
Our team has successfully secured over $90 million in federal and state grants for transportation and water infrastructure improvements over the past decade.
What construction quality control services do you provide?
Our AASHTO-accredited laboratory performs materials testing, including concrete compression, asphalt density, and soil analysis, with MoDOT-certified technicians conducting field inspections.
How many locations do you operate in Missouri?
We maintain seven strategically located offices in St. Louis, Kansas City, St. Charles County, Union, Southwest, Lake of the Ozarks, and Farmington.
