Business Details
36 Years
experience
Your Trusted Engineering Partner for Transportation & Water Resources Solutions
Digital Engineering & Imaging has been a full-service engineering and planning firm since 1990, dedicated to improving Gulf Coast communities through innovative solutions. Our team combines technical expertise with personalized client relationships, functioning as a virtual extension of our clients' staff to deliver projects from concept to completion. With decades of experience in transportation and water resources, we specialize in securing funding, managing complex infrastructure projects, and providing cradle-to-grave services for municipal, state, and federal clients. Our commitment to excellence extends beyond designwe focus on sustainable outcomes that address coastal erosion, flood protection, and transportation safety. By maintaining close collaboration with agencies like LDEQ, FHWA, and EPA, we ensure compliance while advancing critical infrastructure needs.Our multidisciplinary team of licensed engineers, certified inspectors, and planners brings technical depth to every project, from water treatment systems to airport connectors. We prioritize transparency in project execution and maintain rigorous quality control throughout design, construction management, and grant administration. This approach has enabled us to complete transformative projects across Louisiana and Mississippi, including floodwalls, drainage systems, and transportation corridors. Our leadership team, recognized with awards like the ASCE Wall of Fame, brings decades of experience in engineering legislation and community resilience. Through this combination of technical proficiency and client-centric service, we aim to create lasting infrastructure solutions that enhance quality of life in the communities we serve.
Services
Program Management
Civil Engineering
Coastal Engineering
Environmental Permitting
Transportation Planning
Hydraulic Modeling
Construction Management
Water Treatment Design
Traffic Engineering
Flood Protection Systems
Details
- Year established: 1990
Highlights and features
- We offer 30+ years of Gulf Coast-specific engineering experience in flood protection and transportation
- Our team includes ASCE Wall of Fame honorees and LADOTD-certified inspectors
- We secure funding through federal and state agencies including EPA and FHWA
- We provide cradle-to-grave services from concept development to construction completion
- Our multidisciplinary team handles complex projects requiring environmental compliance and technical permitting
Services
Water Resources Engineering
We provide comprehensive water resources engineering services including flood protection, coastal restoration, and water treatment infrastructure. Our team manages projects from initial planning through construction, focusing on sustainable solutions that reduce flooding and preserve coastal ecosystems. With expertise in securing funding through federal programs like CDBG and EPA grants, we deliver cradle-to-grave services for water distribution systems, wastewater treatment plants, and stormwater management infrastructure across the Gulf Coast region.
Transportation Planning
Our transportation planning services encompass roadway design, traffic engineering, and multimodal infrastructure development. We specialize in securing federal funding through USDOT and FHWA programs to implement safety improvements and capacity enhancements. From urban intersections to rural highways, our engineers deliver solutions that improve traffic flow while meeting environmental compliance requirements, including ADA accessibility standards and green infrastructure integration for sustainable transportation networks.
Coastal Engineering
We offer specialized coastal engineering services focused on shoreline protection and wetland restoration. Our team combines structural engineering with environmental planning to create resilient coastal infrastructure, including floodwalls, marsh creation projects, and drainage systems. With extensive experience in federal permitting processes, we implement solutions that balance ecosystem preservation with community protection needs against hurricane and flood risks along the Gulf Coast.
Construction Management
Our construction management services ensure quality control and compliance for infrastructure projects. We provide resident inspection, contract administration, and technical oversight for transportation corridors, water treatment facilities, and flood protection systems. Our team's expertise in federal grant management ensures projects meet funding requirements while maintaining strict adherence to design specifications and safety standards throughout the construction lifecycle.
Environmental Permitting
We specialize in environmental permitting for water and transportation projects, navigating complex regulatory requirements from agencies like EPA and LDHH. Our services include coastal use permits, wastewater discharge compliance, and stormwater management plans. With experienced environmental planners on staff, we streamline the permitting process while ensuring projects meet all federal, state, and local environmental regulations for sustainable infrastructure development.
People
David G. LeBreton, Jr.
Chief Executive Officer
With over 30 years of engineering leadership, David LeBreton guides Digital Engineering & Imaging's strategic direction while maintaining active involvement in major infrastructure projects across the Gulf Coast region.
L. Bruce Newton
Chief Financial Officer
Bruce Newton oversees financial operations and grant administration, leveraging his engineering and MBA background to ensure fiscal responsibility in infrastructure projects requiring complex funding mechanisms.
Robert J. Delaune, Jr.
Chief Operating Officer
As COO, Robert Delaune manages day-to-day operations and project execution, bringing technical expertise in transportation engineering and program management for state and federal infrastructure contracts.
Fannie Marcotte-Bennett
Chief Strategy Officer
Fannie Marcotte-Bennett develops strategic initiatives and community engagement programs, combining her engineering background with advocacy work in health and infrastructure policy across the Gulf Coast.
Gerald Babin, Jr.
Practice Lead | Transportation
Gerald Babin leads transportation projects with expertise in roadway design and safety improvements, overseeing teams that have completed major infrastructure projects including the New Orleans International Airport Connector Road.
Questions
What engineering services does Digital Engineering offer?
We provide water resources engineering, transportation planning, coastal engineering, environmental permitting, and construction management services for infrastructure projects across Louisiana and Mississippi.
How does Digital Engineering help with project funding?
We assist clients in securing funding through federal programs like CDBG, EPA grants, and FHWA initiatives, with extensive experience in grant administration and compliance requirements.
What makes Digital Engineering different from other firms?
Our client-focused approach combines technical expertise with personalized service, functioning as a virtual extension of clients' teams while maintaining deep knowledge of Gulf Coast-specific engineering challenges.
Do you handle both design and construction phases?
Yes, we offer cradle-to-grave services covering concept development, design, permitting, construction management, and final implementation for transportation and water infrastructure projects.
What geographic areas do you serve?
We primarily serve Louisiana and Mississippi, with extensive experience in Gulf Coast-specific engineering challenges including hurricane recovery and coastal erosion mitigation.
Can you handle federal infrastructure projects?
Yes, we have extensive experience with federal contracts including flood protection systems, transportation corridors, and environmental compliance projects requiring adherence to federal procurement and reporting standards.
