Business Details
48 Years
experience
Transportation Planning & Engineering Services in Raleigh, NC
Since 1978, TGS Engineers has provided comprehensive civil, structural, and transportation engineering services across North Carolina. Our firm specializes in transportation planning, bridge design, rail infrastructure, and site development, combining 47 years of expertise with cutting-edge technology to deliver cost-effective solutions. We prioritize client needs through tailored project approaches, precise surveying, and construction oversight. Our multidisciplinary team handles projects from initial planning to completion, serving public and private sectors including education, municipalities, and transportation departments. With offices in Raleigh, Shelby, and Morganton, we maintain a small-business ethos while delivering large-scale expertise.Our structural engineering capabilities span steel, concrete, and timber solutions, supported by 40+ years of construction inspection experience. We emphasize safety, environmental stewardship, and community needs in every project. Our survey teams utilize state-of-the-art equipment for conventional, GPS, and subsurface utility engineering. Client partnerships with organizations like Norfolk Southern Corporation and NCDOT demonstrate our industry leadership. We remain committed to technical excellence and personalized service that differentiates us in the engineering field.
Services
Transportation Engineering
Bridge Design
Rail Transportation
Site Development
Surveying Services
Details
- Year established: 1978
Highlights and features
- We offer 47 years of specialized transportation engineering expertise
- Our team provides full-service project delivery from planning to construction
- We design structures using steel, concrete, and timber materials without compromising strength
- We utilize state-of-the-art surveying equipment for precise project foundations
- Our small-business approach ensures personalized client relationships
Services
Transportation Engineering
We provide comprehensive transportation planning and design services for roadways, highways, and multi-modal systems. Our expertise includes intersection improvements, ADA compliance, and environmental stewardship. With decades of experience in public infrastructure projects, we deliver solutions that balance safety with community needs while meeting federal and state transportation standards.
Bridge Design
Our structural engineers specialize in bridge and culvert design using steel, concrete, and timber materials. We offer inspection, analysis, and seismic loading solutions for transportation infrastructure. With original expertise in NCDOT projects, we deliver cost-effective structural designs that maintain strength and durability across various construction types and environmental conditions.
Rail Transportation
We provide full-service rail transportation solutions including trackwork design, signal systems, and bridge engineering. Our experience spans freight operations for major railway companies like Norfolk Southern and CSX. We handle planning, surveying, and construction oversight for rail corridors, yards, and communication systems across North Carolina and the Southeast.
Site Development
Our team creates master plans for commercial and residential developments up to 600+ acres. We offer cost-effective design solutions from initial planning through construction administration. Services include soil analysis, utility coordination, and infrastructure planning for mixed-use developments and large-scale residential communities across North Carolina.
Surveying Services
We conduct precise conventional, GPS, and subsurface utility surveys using state-of-the-art equipment. Our survey teams support infrastructure projects with accurate data collection for transportation, structural, and development projects. This foundational work ensures cost-effective execution of engineering designs across both public and private sector assignments.
People
Allen Raynor
Principal Engineer
Licensed Professional Engineer with expertise in project management and business administration. Leads Raleigh office operations and client relations for transportation infrastructure projects.
Jeff Brittain
Project Engineer
Licensed Professional Engineer managing Morganton office operations. Specializes in structural engineering and construction oversight for transportation projects across western North Carolina.
Leonard Fletcher
Senior Engineer
Dual-licensed Professional Engineer and Land Surveyor directing Shelby office. Focuses on transportation planning and surveying operations for rail and roadway infrastructure projects.
Questions
What engineering services does TGS Engineers offer?
We provide transportation planning, bridge design, rail infrastructure, site development, and surveying services for both public and private sector clients.
How long has TGS Engineers been in business?
Our firm has delivered engineering solutions since 1978, with 47 years of experience in transportation and structural engineering.
What makes TGS Engineers different from other firms?
We combine technical expertise with a personalized approach, maintaining small-business client relationships while handling large-scale infrastructure projects.
Which geographic areas do you serve?
We primarily serve North Carolina with transportation and engineering projects across the Southeast United States.
What types of construction materials do you work with?
Our structural engineering capabilities include steel, concrete, and timber materials for bridges, culverts, and other infrastructure projects.
