Business Details
37 Years
experience
Engineering & Environmental Consulting Experts in Pittsburgh
Founded in 1989, Civil & Environmental Consultants (CEC) is an employee-owned engineering and environmental consulting firm dedicated to delivering client-focused solutions. With over 1,500 professionals and 33 offices nationwide, we specialize in air quality, civil engineering, ecological sciences, environmental engineering, and more. Our multidisciplinary teams collaborate seamlessly with clients to address complex challenges while adhering to strict safety and compliance standards.Recognized as a top design and environmental firm by Engineering News-Record, we prioritize innovation, employee development, and community impact. Our commitment to ownership drives accountability, ensuring projects align with client goals within agreed timelines and budgets. As a certified employee-owned company, we foster a culture of collaboration, integrity, and excellence.
Services
Air Quality Consulting
Civil Engineering
Cultural Resources
Ecological Sciences
Environmental Engineering
Waste Management
Water Resources
Survey & Geospatial
Manufacturing Infrastructure
Details
- Year established: 1989
Highlights and features
- We are an employee-owned firm committed to client success.
- We provide integrated expertise across nine practice areas.
- Our safety culture ensures accident-free workplaces.
- Our nationwide presence with 33 offices supports local needs.
- We maintain a strong leadership team with industry experts.
Associations and certifications
- ISO 9001
Services
Air Quality Consulting
CECs air quality experts deliver comprehensive consulting services to balance operational needs with regulatory compliance. Our team specializes in permitting, dispersion modeling, emissions inventories, and compliance strategies, ensuring clients meet federal and state regulations while maintaining operational efficiency. With expertise in industries like oil & gas and chemical manufacturing, we provide tailored solutions for minor and major source permitting.
Civil Engineering
Our civil engineering services focus on cost-effective designs for infrastructure projects, including land development, stormwater management, and transportation systems. We utilize advanced tools like BIM and LiDAR to deliver site layouts, utility coordination, and ADA-compliant accessibility solutions, ensuring alignment with client objectives and regulatory standards.
Ecological Sciences
CECs ecological scientists address environmental challenges through wetland delineation, threatened species protection, and habitat restoration. We provide permitting support under the Clean Water Act, conduct biological monitoring, and design mitigation plans to ensure compliance with federal and state regulations while promoting ecological sustainability.
Waste Management
Our waste management services include landfill design, leachate treatment, and compliance consulting. With experts in municipal and hazardous waste, we offer lifecycle solutions from site selection to construction quality assurance, ensuring safe, sustainable waste handling practices that meet regulatory requirements and extend facility longevity.
Cultural Resources
CECs cultural resources practice specializes in compliance with the National Historic Preservation Act, offering archaeological investigations, historic building assessments, and NEPA services. We work with federal agencies and private clients to document cultural assets, secure permits, and develop mitigation strategies that balance development with heritage preservation.
People
Dustin Kuhlman
Chief Executive Officer, Chairman & President
Dustin Kuhlman, a licensed Professional Engineer, became CECs first non-founder CEO in 2022. With extensive experience in engineering leadership, he drives strategic growth and innovation while maintaining a client-centric approach.
Leah Blinn
Corporate Air Quality Practice Lead
Leah Blinn, a Principal at CEC, leads the Air Quality Practice. With 20+ years in air quality consulting, she specializes in permitting, compliance, and regulatory advocacy for industries including oil & gas and chemical manufacturing.
Eric Scuoteguazza
Corporate Cultural Resources Lead
Eric Scuoteguazza, a Principal with 30+ years of experience, leads CECs Cultural Resources practice. He specializes in Section 106 compliance, tribal consultation, and historic preservation, guiding clients through complex regulatory frameworks.
Ray Ewing
Corporate Ecological Sciences Lead
Ray Ewing, a Principal ecologist, oversees CECs Ecological Sciences practice. He has 15+ years of experience managing biological surveys, wetland mitigation, and endangered species compliance projects nationwide.
Chris Dohner
Corporate Waste Management Lead
Chris Dohner, a licensed Professional Engineer, leads CECs Waste Management practice. His expertise includes landfill design, leachate management, and regulatory compliance, serving both public and private sector clients.
Questions
What industries does CEC serve?
CEC serves manufacturing, mining, oil & gas, power, public sector, real estate, and solid waste clients with tailored engineering and environmental solutions.
Is CEC employee-owned?
Yes, CEC is a certified employee-owned firm, fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and client-focused outcomes.
How does CEC ensure project safety?
CEC’s safety culture emphasizes accident prevention through training, hazard assessments, and strict adherence to safety protocols across all project phases.
What services does CEC offer in environmental consulting?
CEC provides air quality permitting, ecological assessments, waste management, water resources, and cultural resources compliance to meet federal and state regulations.
Where is CEC headquartered?
CEC’s corporate headquarters is located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, with 33 offices nationwide.
Can CEC handle complex regulatory permitting?
Yes, our experts specialize in federal and state permitting, including NEPA, Clean Water Act, and historic preservation compliance, ensuring seamless project approvals.
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