Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Award-Winning Engineering Solutions for Water and Infrastructure
Wright-Pierce is an award-winning, multi-discipline engineering firm with over 350 professionals dedicated to solving water resource and infrastructure challenges. Since 1947, we have prioritized technical excellence, client service, and sustainable solutions for communities across the Northeast and Southeast. Our team combines deep expertise in drinking water systems, wastewater management, and environmental engineering to address complex regional challenges. We emphasize affordability, innovation, and long-term asset management while maintaining a strong commitment to client success. As an employee-owned company, we align our growth with the communities we serve, fostering a culture of accountability and environmental stewardship.Our work spans municipal infrastructure, civil engineering, and building design, supported by in-house specialists in mechanical, electrical, and SCADA systems. Recognized in ENR's Top 500 Design Firms, we deliver comprehensive planning, design, and construction administration services tailored to public health and resource protection. Our regional focus ensures localized expertise paired with national standards of excellence. Through strategic funding guidance and partnerships with MBE/WBE/VOBE firms, we empower clients to achieve resilient, future-ready solutions. This legacy of innovation and service defines our approach to engineering a better environment.
Services
Drinking Water Solutions
Wastewater Management
Water Resources Planning
Civil Engineering
Building Design
Stormwater Management
Hydrogeology
SCADA Systems
Funding Strategy
Environmental Engineering
Details
- Year established: 1947
Highlights and features
- We have over 75 years of specialized experience in water resource engineering.
- Our team includes 350+ professionals with regional and national industry recognition.
- We prioritize sustainable, cost-effective solutions tailored to community needs.
- As an employee-owned firm, our accountability aligns with client success.
- We offer comprehensive services from planning to construction administration under one roof.
Services
Drinking Water Solutions
We design sustainable drinking water systems that ensure public health and community prosperity. Our services include water master planning, treatment facility design, and asset management. With expertise in membrane filtration and emerging contaminant removal, we deliver solutions that balance regulatory compliance with operational efficiency.
Wastewater Management
Our wastewater solutions protect natural resources through advanced collection and treatment systems. We handle projects from small decentralized systems to large municipal facilities, specializing in nutrient removal, biosolids management, and regulatory compliance. Our engineers optimize energy efficiency and odor control in both new and rehabilitated infrastructure.
Water Resources Planning
We develop regional watershed-based solutions for stormwater management and climate resilience. Services include flood mitigation planning, dam safety assessments, and habitat restoration. Our interdisciplinary team combines hydrology, civil engineering, and public policy expertise to address complex water challenges across political boundaries.
Civil Engineering
We provide comprehensive civil engineering for transportation and community infrastructure. Our work includes bridge design, roadway improvements, and site development that enhance community vibrancy. We specialize in integrating sustainable practices with functional design for municipal and institutional clients.
Building Design
Our building design services cover industrial, commercial, and public works structures. We offer architectural planning, mechanical/HVAC systems, and electrical engineering with a focus on code compliance and energy efficiency. Our team supports full lifecycle projects from concept to construction completion.
Questions
What engineering services does Wright-Pierce specialize in?
We specialize in water resources, wastewater treatment, drinking water systems, civil infrastructure, and building design engineering.
How long has Wright-Pierce been in business?
We have delivered engineering solutions since 1947, with over 75 years of industry experience.
What geographic areas do you serve?
We primarily serve clients in the Northeast and Southeast United States.
Are you an employee-owned company?
Yes, we are an employee-owned engineering firm with over 350 dedicated professionals.
How do you approach sustainable engineering?
We integrate sustainability through asset management, energy-efficient designs, and watershed-based solutions that protect natural resources.
Can you assist with funding for infrastructure projects?
Yes, we provide strategic funding guidance and rate study analysis for municipal clients.
