The increasing complexities of modern transportation include growing demands, aging infrastructure, rising costs, funding challenges, and environmental concerns. Agencies and communities faced with improving their transportation systems must do more with less. From initial investigations through planning, concept development, final design, and construction, DEA responds with solutions that serve today’s transportation needs while accommodating tomorrow’s growth
DEA bridge engineers approach bridge design by first understanding the needs of the communities they serve. Advances in bridge design and construction are often driven by issues that must be solved. DEA looks for innovative ways to reduce congestion, minimize disruptions, and address safety concerns. DEA also provides comprehensive, innovative structural engineering services that include design and construction administration for buildings and related structures. Our structural engineers offer expertise in seismic risk analysis and seismic structural analysis, and in detailing for seismic rehabilitation. In addition, DEA is familiar with and supports designing for LEED certification. Learn More ~
The construction phase of a project is where the visions, concepts, and designs become reality. Our construction engineering staff eagerly works to ensure our clients that the product designed gets built as intended, and at the desired level of quality. This is done through early involvement during the design phase, throughout the contracting phase, and continues through the completion of construction. Learn More ~
Agencies are faced with limited resources to meet growing demands on aging roads and highways, rising construction costs, and regulatory requirements. DEA brings creative alternatives to our clients through value-based solutions tailored to the communities they serve. We blend knowledge and technical expertise to achieve project objectives, without compromising on efficiency of operations or design. Learn More ~
The need for multi-modal transportation solutions is increasing. Public transit serves communities, and decisions must be made locally within a framework that balances local, state and federal requirements with project needs. DEA collaborates with our clients and their communities to achieve successful transit projects in communities across the U.S.With nearly half of all intercity freight in the U.S. moving by rail and the demand for freight transportation increasing, the nation’s rail system must grow to meet the needs of future generations. DEA’s heavy rail team helps our clients’ meet their goals of expanding service, improving operations, and lowering greenhouse gas emissions. Learn More ~
The choice of a project delivery method is critical to overall project success. Alternative project delivery (APD) methods may offer significant advantages over traditional approaches. DEA understands the strengths and weaknesses of Design-Build, Construction Management/General Contractor (CM/GC), Public-Private Partnership, and other innovative approaches, and the value they provide. As a trusted design partner, DEA combines our experience and expertise with the needs of the owner and contractor to deliver APD projects within schedule, budget, and to quality expectations. Learn More ~
DEA led the national consulting team that provided transportation planning, traffic highway and bridge engineering, and public involvement for the corridor study of Interstate 5 between Portland, Ore., and Vancouver, Wash.
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Jay Lyman Business Unit General Manager
Tom Walsh Business Unit Business Development Manager
Sheila MuckridgeTransportation Marketing Manager
Jiri Vitek Bridges and Structures
John Lackey Transit and Railroad
Joe Hart Roads and Highways
JD Deschamps Alternative Delivery