Business Details
12 Years
experience
Trusted Engineering Solutions in Morehead City, NC
Arendell Engineers brings over 60 years of combined experience in civil, coastal, and environmental engineering. Founded in 2014 by Bill Forman and John Wade, our firm combines veteran expertise with innovative problem-solving to address complex engineering challenges. We specialize in waterfront and coastal development, construction administration, environmental engineering, and sustainable development. Our team delivers cost-effective, practical solutions tailored to municipal, commercial, and private clients across Eastern and Coastal North Carolina. With a focus on creativity and integrity, we provide technical excellence in dredging and navigation engineering, small craft harbor design, and municipal infrastructure projects.Our mission emphasizes client satisfaction through transparent communication and adherence to ethical standards. We collaborate with multidisciplinary partners to ensure access to specialized expertise for large-scale projects. Our engineers hold professional registrations and maintain rigorous accountability to regulatory frameworks. We prioritize community engagement and continuous skill development to exceed client expectations. With offices in Morehead City, we serve local and regional clients while maintaining national compliance standards.
Services
Coastal Engineering
Environmental Engineering
Construction Administration
Dredging Engineering
Municipal Infrastructure
Waterfront Development
Stormwater Management
Permitting Services
Structural Assessments
Sustainable Development
Details
- Year established: 2014
Highlights and features
- We offer over 60 years of combined experience in civil and coastal engineering.
- Our team includes licensed professional engineers with specialized waterfront expertise.
- We deliver solutions combining technical innovation with practical implementation.
- Our client-focused approach ensures transparent communication throughout projects.
- We maintain strict compliance with environmental and regulatory standards.
Services
Coastal Engineering
We specialize in shoreline erosion assessments, breakwater design, and living shoreline solutions. Our engineers evaluate tidal inlet dynamics and develop beach nourishment plans. Services include wave load analysis for coastal structures and dune vegetation management.
Environmental Engineering
Our team provides stormwater treatment design, erosion control permitting, and wastewater reuse systems. We coordinate SEPA/NEPA compliance and manage environmental impact assessments for coastal development projects.
Construction Administration
We offer bid evaluation, contractor selection, and construction observation services. Our administration includes quality assurance, progress tracking, and risk management for engineering projects.
Dredging Engineering
We design recreational and commercial dredging plans with confined disposal area analysis. Our services include sediment testing, permit acquisition, and long-term dredging strategy development.
Municipal Engineering
We design water distribution systems, wastewater pumping stations, and street improvement projects. Our municipal services include utility rate analysis and parking facility planning for local governments.
People
Bill Forman
Founder
Co-founder with extensive civil engineering experience specializing in waterfront structures and municipal infrastructure projects across coastal regions.
John Wade
President
President and licensed professional engineer managing coastal development projects with expertise in stormwater systems and construction administration.
Graham Strother
Civil Engineer
Project manager handling civil engineering tasks including site development, utility design, and regulatory compliance for commercial clients.
Questions
What engineering services do you specialize in?
We specialize in coastal engineering, environmental engineering, construction administration, dredging projects, and municipal infrastructure development.
Do you handle both public and private projects?
Yes, we work with municipal governments, private developers, and property owners associations on diverse engineering projects.
Are your engineers licensed professionals?
All our lead engineers hold professional engineering licenses in North Carolina with specialized coastal development expertise.
What geographic areas do you serve?
We primarily serve Eastern and Coastal North Carolina with project experience extending to Virginia and South Carolina.
How do you handle environmental regulations?
We provide comprehensive permitting services including CAMA, SEPA/NEPA coordination, and erosion control compliance solutions.