Business Details
22 Years
experience
Comprehensive Civil Engineering Solutions
Southern Engineering Solutions has been a trusted leader in civil and environmental engineering since 2004, delivering comprehensive consulting, materials testing, and construction services across the southeastern United States. Our team of licensed professionals combines decades of experience with cutting-edge technical expertise to address complex infrastructure challenges for both public and private sector clients. With a renewed focus on client satisfaction, we maintain a hands-on approach to project management while leveraging advanced technologies like GIS mapping and SCADA systems.Our AASHTO-accredited materials testing laboratory ensures quality control for critical construction projects, and our engineers hold multiple state certifications to serve diverse regional needs. We prioritize sustainable design practices that balance human needs with environmental stewardship, maintaining active involvement in municipal planning, industrial development, and transportation infrastructure projects throughout Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Tennessee, and South Carolina.
Services
Storm Drainage Design
Materials Testing
Water Distribution Systems
Construction Management
GIS Mapping
Sewer Rehabilitation
Concrete Testing
Permitting Services
Foundation Monitoring
Coating Inspection
Details
- Year established: 2004
Highlights and features
- We offer 75+ combined years of engineering experience across multiple state-licensed professionals
- Our AASHTO-accredited materials testing laboratory ensures construction quality compliance
- We provide full-service solutions from initial design through construction management
- Our team maintains specialized certifications in concrete testing and radiological safety
- We serve clients across six southeastern states with regional infrastructure expertise
Associations and certifications
- AASHTO Accredited Laboratory
Services
Civil Engineering
Our civil engineering division specializes in transportation systems, storm drainage solutions, and municipal infrastructure development. We provide complete project lifecycle support from conceptual design through construction oversight, with expertise in ALDOT permitting and railroad coordination. Our engineers create site-specific solutions for commercial developments, industrial parks, and public works projects while maintaining compliance with federal and state regulations.
Environmental Engineering
We design and upgrade critical water infrastructure including treatment facilities, distribution networks, and storage systems. Our environmental team specializes in wastewater collection, sanitary sewer rehabilitation, and stormwater management solutions that meet NPDES permit requirements. We implement best management practices and SCADA monitoring systems to ensure sustainable water resource management for municipal and industrial clients.
Materials Testing
Our AASHTO-accredited laboratory performs comprehensive materials analysis for construction projects. Services include soil classification, concrete strength testing, and asphalt coring with field density verification using nuclear gauges. Our certified technicians conduct foundation monitoring and coating inspections to ensure structural integrity meets industry standards for both public infrastructure and private developments.
Construction Management
We provide end-to-end construction management services including quality control inspections, schedule coordination, and budget monitoring. Our team ensures compliance with design specifications through regular site observations and testing of installed systems. We maintain continuous client communication to address issues promptly while documenting all construction phases for regulatory compliance and project closeout.
GIS Mapping
Our geospatial division creates detailed utility maps and topographic surveys using advanced GIS technology. We develop digital infrastructure inventories for municipal clients and perform spatial analysis to optimize project designs. This data-driven approach improves decision-making for stormwater management, utility planning, and land development projects across multiple jurisdictions.
People
Troy Hudson
President
With over 20 years of experience, Troy Hudson leads engineering operations and corporate strategy. He manages major infrastructure projects including roadway improvements and water system upgrades while maintaining active AL, FL, and LA professional engineering licenses.
Russell Holland
Vice President
As Vice President, Russell Holland oversees civil and environmental projects with 15+ years of consulting experience. He specializes in sanitary sewer rehabilitation and roadway design, holding Alabama professional engineering licensure since 2000.
DeAnn Grantham
Vice President
DeAnn Grantham manages water distribution systems and infrastructure projects. A licensed Alabama professional engineer since 2007, she coordinates permitting with USDA Rural Development and ALDOT for municipal clients.
Richard Jackson
Materials Testing Manager
Richard Jackson directs our AASHTO-accredited materials testing laboratory. With ALDOT certifications in concrete and nuclear testing, he ensures construction quality through field density testing and laboratory analysis of soils and concrete samples.
Paul Darnell
Senior Principal
As founder and Senior Principal, Paul Darnell provides technical oversight with 40+ years of engineering experience. He maintains multiple state licenses and specializes in natural gas systems and wastewater treatment facility design across the southeastern US.
Questions
What geographic areas do you serve?
We provide engineering services throughout the southeastern United States, including Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Tennessee, and South Carolina.
Are your engineers licensed in multiple states?
Yes, our leadership team holds professional engineering licenses in multiple southeastern states to better serve regional infrastructure needs.
Do you have specialized materials testing capabilities?
Our AASHTO-accredited laboratory performs concrete, soil, and asphalt testing with ALDOT-certified technicians using nuclear gauges and dynamic cone penetrometers.
What construction management services do you offer?
We provide full-cycle construction management including quality control inspections, schedule coordination, budget monitoring, and regulatory compliance documentation for infrastructure projects.
How do you handle environmental permitting?
Our team prepares NPDES stormwater permits and coordinates regulatory submissions for wastewater, water supply, and drainage projects across multiple jurisdictions.
What makes your firm different from other engineering companies?
We combine 75+ years of collective experience with hands-on leadership, maintaining AASHTO accreditation and specialized certifications in concrete testing and radiological safety.
