Business Details
48 Years
experience
Civil Engineering Solutions for Public and Private Infrastructure
Founded in 1978, Mattern & Craig has established itself as a trusted leader in civil and structural engineering. Our firm combines over 45 years of experience with a commitment to innovation, delivering tailored solutions for transportation, infrastructure, and environmental projects. As an employee-owned company, we prioritize hands-on leadership from senior engineers, ensuring technical excellence and accountability on every project. Our regional focus spans Virginia, Tennessee, North Carolina, and South Carolina, where we serve public agencies and private clients with comprehensive engineering services. From initial planning to construction oversight, we maintain rigorous quality standards through our Total Quality Management system. Our expertise in stormwater management, bridge design, and federal sector projects reflects our ability to tackle complex challenges while adhering to budget and schedule constraints.With offices strategically located across the Southeast, we combine local market knowledge with the capabilities of a large engineering firm. Our long-standing relationships with state departments of transportation and municipal clients demonstrate our consistent delivery of reliable, code-compliant solutions. As industry leaders, we invest in advanced technologies like LiDAR surveying and hydraulic modeling software to enhance project outcomes. Our mission remains rooted in improving community infrastructure through ethical practices, technical proficiency, and unwavering dedication to client satisfaction.
Services
Transportation Engineering
Structural Design
Bridge Inspection
Water/Wastewater Systems
Surveying Services
Stormwater Management
Construction Engineering
Environmental Services
Site Development
Federal Sector Projects
Details
- Year established: 1978
Highlights and features
- We offer over 45 years of experience in civil engineering projects across the Southeastern United States.
- Our employee-owned structure ensures direct accountability and investment in every project's success.
- Senior engineers lead all projects, providing hands-on expertise from concept through construction.
- We maintain specialized capabilities in federal sector projects and complex transportation systems.
- Our Total Quality Management system guarantees adherence to technical standards and client requirements.
Services
Transportation Engineering
Our transportation engineers design comprehensive roadway solutions including urban expressways, rural highways, and multi-modal facilities. We specialize in traffic impact analyses, roundabout design, and transportation management plans for state DOTs and municipal clients. Our team ensures compliance with federal standards while optimizing safety and efficiency for all users.
Structural Design
We provide full-cycle structural engineering services for bridges, buildings, and water treatment facilities. Our expertise includes load rating evaluations, rehabilitation planning, and construction monitoring for steel, concrete, and timber structures. We maintain specialized knowledge of AASHTO standards and NBIS inspection requirements for bridge projects.
Stormwater Management
Our stormwater specialists design detention basins, flood mitigation systems, and low-impact development solutions. We utilize HEC-RAS modeling and hydraulic analysis software to create sustainable drainage systems that comply with environmental regulations while protecting infrastructure from water damage.
Construction Engineering Inspection
We provide certified inspectors for roadway, bridge, and utility projects to ensure adherence to design specifications. Our team performs material testing, progress documentation, and compliance verification throughout construction phases for state and federal transportation agencies.
Surveying Services
Our in-house survey crews conduct topographic mapping, boundary surveys, and GPS control networks using advanced equipment. We support infrastructure projects with precise data collection for design development and construction layout across transportation, water, and site development sectors.
People
Randy W. Beckner
Principal / Chairman of the Board
With 35+ years in civil engineering, Randy oversees corporate strategy and technical operations. He specializes in roadway and structural projects, holding PE licenses in six states and serving on professional engineering boards.
Bradley C. Craig
Principal / President
As president, Brad manages daily operations and client relations. With 30+ years of experience in water/wastewater systems, he ensures project delivery excellence while maintaining active involvement in municipal infrastructure planning.
Wm. Thomas Austin
Principal / Vice President
Tom directs site development projects with 40+ years of expertise in stormwater management and land planning. He coordinates complex civil engineering designs and serves as a technical reviewer for major infrastructure projects.
Jason A. Carder
Principal / Head of Transportation Division
Jason leads transportation projects with 25+ years of experience in traffic engineering. He specializes in roundabout design and roadway safety analyses, maintaining certifications as PTOE and RSP while managing TDOT contracts.
Chad M. Thomas
Principal / Head of Structural Division
Chad oversees structural engineering services with 21+ years of bridge and building design experience. He manages structural rehabilitation projects and ensures compliance with state and federal standards for all structural work.
Questions
What geographic areas do you serve?
We operate across Virginia, Tennessee, North Carolina, and South Carolina with offices in Roanoke, Johnson City, Asheville, Kingsport, Hickory, and Charleston.
What engineering disciplines do you offer?
Our services include transportation, structural, water/wastewater, surveying, stormwater management, and construction engineering inspection through eight specialized divisions.
Are you an employee-owned company?
Yes, we've been an employee stock ownership plan (ESOP) company since 1988, aligning our team's interests with long-term client satisfaction and project success.
How do you handle complex infrastructure projects?
We assign senior engineers to lead all projects, utilizing advanced modeling software and maintaining direct client communication to ensure technical excellence and budget adherence.
What government agencies do you work with?
We maintain long-term partnerships with VDOT, TDOT, NCDOT, SCDOT, and numerous municipal agencies, delivering federally funded infrastructure improvements since 1978.
