Business Details
11 Years
experience
Expert Engineering Solutions for Water Challenges
Whitaker Engineering was founded to deliver engineering excellence beyond industry standards through client collaboration and senior-level expertise. With over 40 years of combined experience in water, wastewater, and stormwater systems, our team of licensed professionals holds advanced certifications and degrees from nationally recognized institutions. We specialize in transforming complex water-related challenges into practical solutions through innovative technology, hydraulic modeling, and stakeholder engagement.Our approach prioritizes clear communication of technical details, ensuring clients make informed decisions throughout project planning, design, and construction phases. From facility evaluations to master planning, we serve public and private entities with projects ranging from thousands to millions of dollars, maintaining a proven track record of cost-effective, sustainable outcomes.
Services
Wastewater Treatment
Stormwater Management
Hydraulic Modeling
Facility Evaluations
Aquatic Facility Design
Master Planning
Construction Administration
Water Distribution Systems
Flood Mitigation
Public/Private Partnerships
Details
- Year established: 2015
Highlights and features
- We offer 40+ years of experience in water-related engineering projects led by licensed professionals.
- Our staff holds advanced certifications in water, wastewater, and stormwater management.
- We prioritize collaborative stakeholder engagement in all project phases.
- We combine hydraulic modeling with field evaluations for data-driven solutions.
- Our senior engineers provide direct oversight on every project.
Associations and certifications
- American Society of Civil Engineers
- American Academy of Environmental Engineers
Services
Wastewater Treatment
Whitaker Engineering addresses wastewater challenges through master planning, facility evaluations, and innovative design. We optimize treatment processes, reduce operational costs, and ensure regulatory compliance for municipal and industrial clients. Our expertise includes lift station optimization and sludge management to enhance system efficiency.
Stormwater Management
Our stormwater services focus on flood mitigation, hydraulic modeling, and infrastructure rehabilitation. We develop capital improvement plans and regional retention strategies to address flooding risks while aligning with FEMA regulations and community needs.
Hydraulic Modeling
Using advanced modeling tools, we analyze water flow dynamics for sewer systems, distribution networks, and open channels. This data-driven approach informs infrastructure upgrades, capacity planning, and flood risk assessments to ensure system reliability.
Aquatic Facility Design
We design recreational aquatic facilities that balance community engagement with operational efficiency. Our process includes public input, technical feasibility studies, and creative water feature integration to create sustainable destination venues.
Master Planning
Whitaker Engineering develops long-term master plans for water systems, combining technical analysis with stakeholder collaboration. Our plans address aging infrastructure, regulatory changes, and growth projections to guide cost-effective capital investments.
People
Cecil L. Whitaker
President and Owner
With 40+ years in water engineering, Cecil leads Whitaker Engineering's technical staff. A licensed engineer in five states and fellow of ASCE, he specializes in public/private partnerships and has presented at national conferences on water infrastructure.
Questions
What engineering services does Whitaker specialize in?
We focus on wastewater treatment, stormwater management, hydraulic modeling, and aquatic facility design for public and private clients.
How does Whitaker Engineering handle complex water challenges?
We combine hydraulic modeling, field evaluations, and stakeholder collaboration to create tailored solutions for aging infrastructure and regulatory compliance.
Can Whitaker assist with flood mitigation planning?
Yes, we develop stormwater master plans, FEMA flood map analyses, and regional retention strategies to reduce flood risks.
What makes Whitaker's approach unique?
Our senior engineers provide direct project oversight, using innovative technology and clear communication to ensure client understanding throughout the process.
Do you work with both public and private clients?
Yes, we serve municipalities, utilities, and private developers on projects ranging from small facility upgrades to multi-million-dollar infrastructure programs.
How do you ensure project cost-effectiveness?
Through early stakeholder engagement, value engineering, and lifecycle cost analysis to optimize capital and operational expenditures.
