Business Details
35 Years
experience
Trusted Civil Engineering & Surveying Services in Texas
Founded in 1991, OJD Engineering has built a reputation for excellence in civil engineering and surveying services. Our team of licensed professionals combines decades of experience with interdisciplinary collaboration to deliver high-quality, cost-effective solutions for government, business, and development clients. With offices in Amarillo and Wolfforth, Texas, we serve projects across Texas and neighboring states, leveraging integrated design processes and state-of-the-art technology. Our history dates back to 1941 through the legacy of founder O.V. Johnson, whose commitment to quality continues through our current leadership. We specialize in municipal engineering, land development, commercial projects, and permitting services, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards while prioritizing client needs.Our approach emphasizes teamwork, technical precision, and innovative problem-solving to meet project goals on time and within budget. Recognized for our work on infrastructure projects like the Electrode Dialysis Reversal system in Wolfforth, we maintain strong relationships with local governments and industries. Our principals hold licenses in multiple states, reflecting our regional expertise and dedication to professional standards. Client testimonials highlight our ability to transform complex challenges into successful outcomes through meticulous planning and execution. This enduring commitment to excellence has made us a trusted partner for public and private sector clients seeking reliable engineering solutions.
Services
Land Surveying
Municipal Engineering
Commercial Development
Permitting Services
Pipeline Design
Hydrographic Surveys
GIS Mapping
Construction Inspection
Stormwater Management
Boundary Surveys
Details
- Year established: 1991
Highlights and features
- We offer 80+ combined years of civil engineering experience through our licensed principals.
- Our integrated design process reduces project waste through cross-trained engineering teams.
- We maintain direct relationships with Texas municipalities to expedite permitting processes.
- Our 3D laser scanning technology ensures surveying accuracy within millimeter tolerances.
- We guarantee on-budget delivery demonstrated by 20+ years of successful municipal projects.
What people say
Highest quality
On time and on budget
New process
Dramatically increased water capacity
Extremely responsive
Services
Land Surveying
Our land surveying services combine GPS technology and 3D laser scanning to deliver millimeter-precision measurements for property boundaries, construction sites, and environmental assessments. We specialize in ALTA/NSPS standards compliance, topographic mapping, and subsurface utility detection to support infrastructure development. With equipment capable of capturing 1 million data points per second, we ensure accuracy for complex projects ranging from municipal utilities to industrial facilities.
Municipal Engineering
We provide full-cycle municipal engineering for public works projects including roadway improvements, water/wastewater systems, and park development. Our team handles capital program management, zoning ordinance development, and environmental compliance to meet community growth needs. Recent projects demonstrate our ability to integrate stormwater management solutions that reduce long-term maintenance costs by 30% while maintaining regulatory standards.
Commercial Development
Our commercial development services address site civil engineering, traffic analysis, and code compliance for retail centers, office complexes, and healthcare facilities. We specialize in mitigating neighborhood concerns through strategic access point design and noise-reducing equipment placement. Our engineers optimize site layouts to maximize usable space while ensuring adherence to local development regulations and environmental protections.
Permitting Services
We streamline permitting processes through deep knowledge of local zoning codes and established relationships with Texas municipalities. Our team prepares technical documentation, conducts environmental impact assessments, and manages agency communications to accelerate approvals. By identifying regulatory requirements early in design phases, we help clients avoid costly revisions while maintaining full compliance with structural and environmental standards.
Pipeline Design
Our pipeline design expertise covers water distribution, wastewater collection, and oil & gas transportation systems. We employ hydraulic modeling software to optimize flow efficiency while considering terrain challenges and environmental protections. Recent projects include designing corrosion-resistant pipelines for municipal water systems that extend infrastructure lifespan by 25 years compared to industry averages, ensuring long-term cost savings for clients.
People
Michael J. Adams
Executive Vice-President
Licensed in Texas, Colorado, and Oklahoma, Michael leads our Wolfforth office with 25+ years of civil engineering experience. He specializes in municipal infrastructure projects and holds multiple state engineering certifications.
Che Shadle
President
As Amarillo office leader, Che brings 30 years of engineering expertise with a focus on land development and regulatory compliance. His leadership has expanded our municipal service offerings to 15+ Texas cities.
Lucas Johnson
Project Engineer
Lucas manages commercial development projects with expertise in site civil design. Licensed in Texas since 2005, he specializes in optimizing land use while maintaining environmental compliance for retail and industrial clients.
Ben Lewis
Senior Surveyor
Licensed in Texas, New Mexico, and Oklahoma, Ben directs our surveying operations. He pioneered the 3D laser scanning methodology that improved surveying efficiency by 40% across multiple municipal projects.
Questions
What geographic areas do you serve?
We primarily serve Texas with projects in Amarillo, Lubbock, Wolfforth, and surrounding regions, extending to neighboring states for specialized infrastructure projects.
How do you handle complex permitting processes?
Our team combines regulatory expertise with established municipal relationships to navigate permitting challenges, typically reducing approval timelines by 30% compared to industry averages.
What surveying technologies do you use?
We employ GPS systems, 3D laser scanners capturing 1 million data points/second, and ground-penetrating radar for subsurface utility detection and topographic mapping.
Can you manage large municipal projects?
With experience on 20+ municipal projects since 2000, we offer full lifecycle management including capital planning, regulatory compliance, and construction oversight for public works.
How do you ensure project timelines?
Our integrated design approach and cross-trained teams reduce rework through early interdisciplinary collaboration, maintaining 98% on-time delivery for the past decade.
