Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Your Trusted Engineering Partner in Albuquerque
Since 1959, Bohannan Huston, Inc. has delivered world-class civil and structural engineering, traffic and transportation engineering, water resources, land surveying, GIS, and advanced technologies services. Our technical expertise enables clients to visualize projects, optimize resources, and realize exceptional solutions. With over six decades of experience, we combine diverse competencies to produce plans for public and private spaces that are livable, sustainable, and efficient. Our AASHTO-accredited Field and Materials Testing Laboratory ensures quality control across all projects, while our construction engineering team provides oversight to maintain safety, reliability, and value. Consistently ranked among ENR's Top 500 Design Firms, we serve clients in transportation, energy, education, healthcare, and more.Our commitment to sustainability, quality focus, and community development drives every project, from concept to completion. We utilize cutting-edge technologies like BIM and GIS to streamline design processes and enhance client outcomes. Our multidisciplinary approach addresses complex challenges in infrastructure, aviation, water systems, and urban planning. With offices in New Mexico and Colorado, we provide localized expertise with national standards. Our team's extensive experience in regulatory compliance, funding coordination, and stakeholder engagement ensures successful project delivery across diverse markets.
Services
Water Resources
Traffic Engineering
Community Development
Structural Design
GIS Mapping
Field Testing
Aviation Planning
Construction Oversight
Drainage Management
BIM Services
Details
- Year established: 1959
Highlights and features
- We offer over 60 years of engineering expertise across multiple disciplines
- Our AASHTO-accredited laboratory ensures rigorous materials testing standards
- Ranked #347 in ENR's 2025 Top 500 Design Firms nationally
- Specialized teams in transportation, water resources, and construction engineering
- Proven success in complex projects requiring regulatory compliance and funding coordination
Associations and certifications
- AASHTO
Services
Water Resources
Our water resources engineers manage dams, pipelines, drainage systems, and wastewater treatment facilities using hydrologic and hydraulic principles. We design sustainable solutions for stormwater management, river restoration, and water supply systems while ensuring environmental compliance. Our services include facility analysis, watershed planning, and construction administration for both public and private clients.
Traffic Engineering
We analyze, plan, and design transportation systems that enhance existing infrastructure while addressing budget constraints. Our services include highway design, interchange planning, signal optimization, and multimodal facility development. We provide cost-effective solutions for municipalities and state transportation departments through comprehensive capacity evaluations and future-ready designs.
Structural Design
Our structural engineers design safe, sustainable buildings, bridges, and infrastructure using BIM technology. We offer seismic design, condition assessments, and rehabilitation services for existing structures. Our expertise spans schools, government buildings, parking structures, and water reservoirs, with specialized focus on low-maintenance, cost-effective solutions.
Field Testing
Our AASHTO-accredited laboratory provides soil, concrete, and asphalt testing services for construction projects. We perform density testing, material classification, and quality control for transportation, utility, and building projects. Certified personnel follow ASTM and AASHTO standards to ensure compliance with federal and state requirements.
Aviation Planning
We support airport development from concept to construction, including master planning, runway design, and FAA compliance. Our services cover facility assessments, funding coordination, and construction management for new airports and infrastructure upgrades. We've completed over 250 aviation projects nationwide with expertise in safety and operational efficiency.
People
Brian Cosbey
Vice President & Business Development
With extensive industry experience, Brian leads business development efforts in Albuquerque, focusing on strategic growth and client relationships while ensuring technical excellence in engineering solutions.
Matthew Thompson
Senior Vice President
As Las Cruces Office leader, Matthew provides technical expertise in civil engineering and project management, ensuring high-quality delivery of infrastructure projects across southern New Mexico.
Denise Aten
Senior Vice President
AICP-certified Denise directs Denver operations, specializing in transportation planning and community development projects that balance regulatory requirements with client objectives across Colorado.
Craig Hoover
Senior Vice President
Leading Grand Junction operations, Craig applies his civil engineering expertise to regional infrastructure projects, focusing on efficient solutions for western Colorado's unique terrain and communities.
Questions
What engineering services does Bohannan Huston offer?
We provide civil and structural engineering, transportation planning, water resources management, GIS mapping, aviation planning, and construction oversight services.
How long has the company been in business?
Bohannan Huston has delivered engineering solutions since 1959, with over 60 years of experience in infrastructure development.
Are your materials testing services accredited?
Yes, our laboratory holds AASHTO accreditation and follows ASTM standards for materials testing and quality control.
Do you work on public and private projects?
We serve both public agencies and private developers across transportation, energy, healthcare, education, and commercial sectors.
What geographic areas do you serve?
We operate from offices in Albuquerque and Las Cruces, NM, and Denver and Grand Junction, CO, serving regional and national clients.
How do you ensure project quality?
Through AASHTO-accredited testing, experienced engineers, BIM technology, and rigorous quality control processes during all project phases.
