Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Your Trusted Civil Engineering Partner in Frankfort, KY
HMB Professional Engineers has been delivering civil engineering solutions for six decades, serving public and private sector clients across multiple states. Our team of over 100 professionals specializes in transportation design, environmental services, water resources, and infrastructure development, combining technical expertise with community engagement. We maintain a performance-based culture that emphasizes integrity, innovation, and client-focused solutions. Our engineers hold numerous industry certifications and utilize advanced technologies to ensure project success. With offices in Alabama, Indiana, Kentucky, and Tennessee, we provide comprehensive services from planning through construction.Our proven track record includes partnerships with federal agencies like the US Army Corps of Engineers. We foster professional growth through continuous learning opportunities and hands-on experience. Our commitment to quality assurance is demonstrated through rigorous field inspections and compliance with industry standards. We maintain strong relationships with regulatory agencies to ensure compliance with environmental and cultural resource regulations. Our multidisciplinary approach enables us to tackle complex infrastructure challenges while maintaining ethical business practices.
Services
Construction Inspection
Cultural Resources
Environmental Services
Highways & Roads
Site Development
Structures
Survey
Traffic Planning
Water Resources
Details
- Year established: 1960
Highlights and features
- We offer six decades of civil engineering experience across multiple disciplines
- Our team includes certified professionals with specialized training in construction inspection
- We maintain proven quality assurance processes for all infrastructure projects
- Our multidisciplinary approach covers complete project lifecycles from planning to construction
- We have established relationships with federal and state regulatory agencies
Services
Construction Inspection
Our Construction Engineering and Inspection (CEI) services ensure compliance with project specifications through comprehensive field oversight. Our certified inspectors monitor roadway, bridge, and utility construction projects, maintaining quality control while managing costs and schedules. We provide daily inspection reports, contractor coordination, and materials testing to guarantee adherence to safety standards and regulatory requirements.
Environmental Services
We offer NEPA compliance and environmental impact assessment services for infrastructure projects. Our team conducts wetland delineation, habitat analysis, and air quality assessments while developing mitigation strategies. We assist clients with 401/404 permitting and hazardous waste site sampling to ensure regulatory compliance while protecting natural resources.
Highways & Roads
We provide complete roadway design services for interstate highways, urban streets, and rural roads. Our engineers handle all project phases from environmental assessments to construction management. We utilize advanced design software to create safe, efficient transportation solutions that meet current and future traffic demands while integrating with surrounding communities.
Cultural Resource Management
Our archaeological and historic preservation services ensure compliance with federal and state cultural resource laws. We conduct Phase I-III surveys, cemetery delineations, and National Register nominations. Our experts provide mitigation strategies for development projects while maintaining historical integrity and regulatory compliance.
Water Resources
We design comprehensive water management systems including stormwater infrastructure, wastewater collection, and stream restoration projects. Our engineers develop flood control solutions and hydraulic analysis reports while ensuring environmental compliance. We provide permitting assistance and construction oversight for municipal and industrial water systems.
People
Rob Dowler
President
With 27 years of experience, Rob Dowler leads transportation projects across the region. A University of Kentucky graduate, he previously worked with the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet before joining HMB. He focuses on client communication and project delivery excellence.
Chris Stewart
Vice President
Chris Stewart specializes in water and wastewater systems with 25 years of engineering experience. He manages Indiana division operations and facilitates funding acquisition through grants and loans while overseeing technical projects.
Wes Mattingly
Vice President
Wes Mattingly leads Tennessee market operations with expertise in transportation engineering and stream restoration. With 22 years at HMB, he specializes in roadway design, hydraulic analysis, and construction engineering across multiple states.
Questions
What civil engineering services do you offer?
We provide construction inspection, environmental compliance, highway design, water resources management, and cultural resource services for infrastructure projects.
Which states do you serve?
We operate across Kentucky, Tennessee, Alabama, and Indiana with regional offices supporting local projects.
Do you handle federal infrastructure projects?
Yes, we work with federal agencies including the US Army Corps of Engineers on various infrastructure initiatives.
What certifications do your inspectors hold?
Our field inspectors maintain certifications in asphalt inspection, concrete testing, OSHA safety, and erosion control measures.
How do you ensure project quality?
We implement rigorous quality assurance through documented inspection processes, compliance monitoring, and experienced engineering oversight.
