Business Details
17 Years
experience
Your Trusted Civil Engineering Partner in Irving, TX
Founded in 2009 by President Javier Chavira, Solaray Engineering operates as a certified DBE/MBE and HUB civil engineering firm based in Irving, Texas. Our team brings over 100 years of combined experience, including 30+ years with TxDOT and 90+ years with AT&T, delivering innovative, cost-saving design solutions for transportation, telecommunications, and municipal projects. We specialize in Subsurface Utility Engineering (SUE), utility coordination, and construction management, serving clients across Texas through TxDOT districts, tollway authorities, and transit agencies.Our engineers hold certifications in GIS, roadway design, hydraulic studies, and utility engineering, ensuring compliance with industry standards. With a focus on collaboration, we maintain open communication with clients and stakeholders to meet critical deadlines while upholding quality and safety. Our reputation for excellence is built on decades of experience, technical expertise, and a commitment to client satisfaction through transparent project management and adherence to ethical standards.
Services
Transportation
Telecommunications
Subsurface Utility Engineering
Municipal
Construction Management
Details
- Year established: 2009
Highlights and features
- We offer 100+ years of combined engineering experience in transportation and utilities
- Our firm holds DBE/MBE/HUB certifications for diverse project eligibility
- We implement patented subsurface utility engineering methodologies for cost savings
- Our team includes engineers with 35+ years of construction management expertise
- We maintain direct collaboration with TxDOT and AT&T for project efficiency
Associations and certifications
- DBE
- MBE
- HUB
Services
Transportation Engineering
We provide comprehensive transportation engineering solutions including highway and freeway design, drainage systems, and traffic control planning. Our team specializes in PS&E documentation, water/wastewater relocation, and electrical civil design for infrastructure modernization. With AT&T ACAS #3857SW certification, we ensure compliance with telecommunications requirements in roadway projects.
Telecommunications Design
As an approved AT&T designer, we deliver end-to-end telecommunications solutions for inside/outside plant infrastructure. Our services include network planning, feeder/distribution design, VRAD/RT design, and as-built documentation. We specialize in permitting and OPTI services to ensure regulatory compliance for telecom infrastructure projects.
Subsurface Utility Engineering
Our SUE services utilize nondestructive methods for underground utility location and mapping. We provide records searches, vacuum excavation, utility marking, and as-built documentation to prevent construction conflicts. This reduces project risks and costs while ensuring accurate utility coordination during infrastructure development.
Municipal Engineering
We support municipal clients with water distribution systems, sanitary sewer studies, and roadway design. Our team assists with capital improvement programs, impact fee analysis, and storage tank design. We integrate construction management with design services to deliver comprehensive municipal infrastructure solutions.
Construction Management
With 35+ years of experience, we provide end-to-end construction management for utilities and telecom projects. Our services include constructability reviews, labor/material coordination, site inspections, and documentation management. We attend coordination meetings to resolve issues and ensure adherence to quality, safety, and schedule requirements.
People
Javier Chavira
President
Founder of Solaray Engineering with DBE/MBE/HUB certifications, Javier brings extensive civil engineering expertise and leadership in transportation infrastructure projects across Texas.
Don F. Johnson Jr.
Senior Project Manager
Licensed Professional Engineer with deep experience managing complex civil engineering projects for transportation and municipal clients throughout Texas.
Roy Hodo
Senior Project Manager
Seasoned project manager specializing in utility coordination and infrastructure development for public sector clients in the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex.
Billy Kidd
Senior Construction Coordinator
Construction management expert with 35+ years of experience overseeing utility and telecommunications projects, ensuring quality control and schedule adherence.
Questions
What engineering services does Solaray specialize in?
We specialize in transportation engineering, telecommunications design, subsurface utility engineering, municipal infrastructure, and construction management services.
Are you certified for government contracting?
Yes, we hold DBE, MBE, and HUB certifications for diverse project eligibility with public agencies.
What geographic areas do you serve?
We serve clients across Texas including all TxDOT districts and major metropolitan areas like Dallas, Austin, and San Antonio.
How do you handle utility coordination?
We use nondestructive subsurface utility engineering methods combined with traditional records research for accurate utility mapping and coordination.
What construction management experience do you have?
Our team has 35+ years managing utility and telecom construction projects with expertise in quality control and schedule management.
How do you ensure project compliance?
We maintain certifications in roadway design, hydraulic studies, and utility engineering while following all TXDOT precertification standards.
