Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Your Trusted Louisiana Engineering Partner Since 1954
Evans-Graves Engineers has proudly served clients across Louisiana and the Gulf Coast since 1954, delivering professional engineering, planning, construction administration, and inspection services. Our firm specializes in diverse sectors including aviation, coastal restoration, commercial development, flood protection, and transportation infrastructure. With offices in Baton Rouge and New Orleans, we combine local expertise with decades of experience to address complex challenges in civil engineering and project management. Our team of nearly 50 professionals is committed to innovation, proven leadership, and client-focused solutions that shape Louisiana's future. From airport projects governed by FAA regulations to coastal resilience initiatives, we prioritize safety, regulatory compliance, and sustainable design.Our track record includes landmark developments like the largest indoor retail center in the South, demonstrating our ability to manage large-scale, technically demanding projects. We maintain strong partnerships with utility providers and construction teams to ensure seamless execution from site selection through project closeout. Our deep understanding of regional environmental challenges informs every flood control system, wastewater infrastructure upgrade, and community development plan we design. As a Louisiana-based firm, we remain dedicated to protecting coastal communities while advancing economic growth through engineering excellence. This long-standing commitment to quality and client satisfaction has made us a trusted partner for public and private sector clients throughout the Gulf Coast region.
Services
Aviation Engineering
Coastal Restoration
Commercial Development
Flood Protection
Land Surveying
Transportation Engineering
Industrial Site Engineering
Water Resource Management
Details
- Year established: 1954
Highlights and features
- We have 67 years of continuous engineering experience in Louisiana's unique environmental conditions
- Our team combines FAA regulatory expertise with specialized airport infrastructure knowledge
- We maintain direct experience with the Greater New Orleans hurricane protection system
- Our engineers offer proven success in managing large-scale commercial developments
- We provide integrated services spanning site selection through construction administration
What people say
Went above and beyond
Honest, fair, equitable
Proven leadership
Wealth of knowledge
On schedule delivery
Services
Aviation Engineering
Our FAA-certified engineers specialize in airfield infrastructure projects, maintaining strict compliance with aviation safety regulations while minimizing operational disruptions. We deliver customized solutions for apron pavement rehabilitation, airfield maintenance, and terminal expansions. Our team's deep understanding of FAA requirements ensures seamless execution of airport improvement projects that balance carrier needs with infrastructure demands.
Coastal Restoration
We develop innovative coastal engineering solutions to protect Louisiana's vulnerable shoreline communities and cultural heritage. Our projects integrate natural and structural elements to combat erosion while maintaining ecosystem integrity. With firsthand experience of regional challenges, we create sustainable designs that address rising sea levels and storm surge risks through comprehensive coastal resilience planning.
Flood Protection
Our flood control expertise includes designing hurricane protection systems and water resource infrastructure across coastal Louisiana. We apply direct experience from the Greater New Orleans HSDRRS program to develop comprehensive flood mitigation strategies. Our engineers create integrated solutions combining levees, pumping stations, and drainage systems to protect communities from extreme weather events.
Commercial Development
We support commercial developers through every project phase from site selection to construction completion. Our services include due diligence assessments, master planning, permitting, and construction administration for retail centers and mixed-use developments. We ensure projects align with financial constraints while meeting all regulatory requirements through our comprehensive civil engineering approach.
Transportation Engineering
Our transportation solutions focus on improving road capacity and safety while addressing Louisiana's unique environmental conditions. We design roadway improvements, traffic management systems, and multimodal transportation networks that enhance mobility across urban and rural areas. Our engineers integrate sustainable practices into every transportation infrastructure project to ensure long-term functionality and safety.
People
Li Yang
Senior Project Manager
Senior Project Manager with extensive experience in transportation infrastructure projects, currently overseeing engineering initiatives for the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development.
Questions
What engineering services does Evans-Graves offer?
We provide aviation engineering, coastal restoration, flood protection systems, transportation infrastructure, land surveying, and commercial development services across Louisiana and the Gulf Coast.
How long has Evans-Graves been in business?
Our firm has served Louisiana clients since 1954, providing engineering solutions for over 67 years with offices in Baton Rouge and New Orleans.
What makes Evans-Graves different from other engineering firms?
We combine FAA regulatory expertise with local knowledge of Louisiana's environmental challenges, offering integrated services from site planning through construction administration.
Do you handle large-scale infrastructure projects?
Yes, we've managed major developments including the South's largest indoor retail center and critical components of the New Orleans hurricane protection system.
How do you ensure project compliance with regulations?
Our team maintains specialized FAA certification for airport work and follows strict safety protocols while ensuring all projects meet federal and state requirements.
