
Our purpose is more than what we do on paper and more than the delivery of a set of drawings. Our purpose is the impact our work has on people.
A pipeline provides clean drinking water to us; a road connects us to family; a detention pond protects us from floods; and a school building educates our children. Every day, we are driven by knowing that the work we do improves, protects and connects us as communities.
LAN is a national, full-service civil engineering firm, offering planning, engineering and program management services. We deliver creative solutions, exceptional quality and measurable value for the nation’s infrastructure. We help our clients move their unique projects from idea to execution.
Purpose
Our purpose is to continuously improve the quality of life in the communities we serve.
Path
Our path is to develop sustainable infrastructure solutions for the evolving needs of the public.
Principles
Do Great Work
We deliver exceptional results while balancing innovation with practicality.
Invest in Each Other
We are committed to growing our people and fostering a culture of diversity and inclusion.
Be Accountable
We own the results we produce and deliver on the promises we make.
Be a Team
We collaborate with our clients, peers, and coworkers for the benefit of us all.
Focus on the Client
We ensure the success of our clients, so they can ensure the success of our communities.
Do What’s Right
We do what’s right and success follows.
Awards & Rankings
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National Recognition Award Winner, Northeast Transmission Line – ACEC National
Sewer Project of the Year, Central Regional Wastewater System (CRWS) MC (Mountain Creek)-7 and MC-8 Relief Interceptor project – Underground Infrastructure
Engineering Excellence Gold Medal Award, Northeast Transmission Line – ACEC Texas
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Outstanding Highway Engineering Award, Walnut Bend Roadway Reconstruction Project, ASHE-Houston
Best of 2024 Excellence Award, Northeast Transmission Line – CMAA Houston Chapter
Mackrena Ramos, Engineer of the Year – Houston Hispanic Architect and Engineers
Mobility Recognition Award, Westchase District Walnut Bend Reconstruction – West Houston Association
Award of Merit (Small Project), City of Fort Worth Lebow Creek Improvements – ENR Texas & Louisiana
Best Project, CLCWA Exploration Green Detention Facility – ENR Texas & Louisiana
Project of the Year Award for Environments, Northeast Transmission Line – Texas APWA
San Antonio Engineering Firms, #17 – San Antonio Business Journal
Austin-Area Engineering Firms Ranked by 2023 Engineering Billings, #20 – Austin Business Journal
2024 Largest Houston-Area Civil and Structural Engineering Firms, #10 – Houston Business Journal
Water Project of the Year, 72 inch Water Line from Emancipation to Tuam – Underground Infrastructure Magazine
Silver Medal, Exploration Green Detention Facility – ACEC Texas
Silver Medal, 72-inch Water Line from Emancipation to Tuam with Houston Public Works – ACEC Texas
2024 Top Design Firms, #29 – ENR National
2024 Top Civil Engineering Firms, #14 – ENR Texas and Louisiana
Top 100 Construction Management/PM-for-Fee Firms, #82 – ENR Texas and Louisiana
Top 50 Program Managers, #43 – ENR National
Top Civil Engineering Firms Ranked by Licensed Civil Engineers, #8 – San Antonio Business Journal
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Top 50 Program Management Firms, #43 – Engineering News-Record
Top 100 Construction Management/PM-for-Fee Firms, #78 – Engineering News-Record
Texas & Louisiana Top Design Firms 2023, #32 – Engineering News Record
Top 500 Design Firms, #319 – Engineering News-Record
Austin-Area Engineering Firms Ranked by 2022 Engineering Billings, #25 – Austin Business Journal
2023 Largest Houston-Area Civil and Structural Engineering Firms, #10 – Houston Business Journal
Greg Henry, Best Paper Award – UESI Pipelines Conference
Austin Duehr, 2023 University Outstanding Award – University of Wisconsin-Platteville
Top 50 Trenchless Engineering Firms in North America 2023, #17 – Trenchless Technology
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Elaiza Alvarez, A/E/C Woman of the Year – Luna Awards San Antonio
Ricky Gonzalez, Hispanic Engineer of the Year – HHAE
72-Inch Stonehill Waterline Project as a 2022 Best Project – Engineering News-Record
Top 50 Program Management Firms, #44 – Engineering News-Record
Top 100 Construction Management/PM-for-Fee Firms, #80 – Engineering News-Record
Top Regional Design Firms 2022, #30 – ENR Texas & Louisiana
Top 500 Design Firms, #312 – Engineering News-Record
Austin-Area Engineering Firms Ranked by 2021 Engineering Billings, #30 – Austin Business Journal
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2021 Top Workplace – Houston Chronicle
Hossein Roshani, Top Young Professional Award – ENR Texas & Louisiana
Thomas Mountz, TFMA Honor for Long Service – Texas Floodplain Management Association (TFMA)
Top 50 Trenchless Engineering Firms in North America 2021, #15 – Trenchless Technology
Top Design Firms 2021, #32 – ENR Texas & Louisiana
Austin-Area Engineering Firms Ranked by 2020 Engineering Billings, #39 – Austin Business Journal
Robin Li, Rising Star – Civil + Structural Engineer
Tak Makino, Rising Star – Civil + Structural Engineer
Grace Sober and Dedra Ecklund – ENR Texas & Louisiana Top Young Professionals Award
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K-12 Education Award of Merit, Sheldon ISD C.E. King High School – ENR Texas & Louisiana
Engineering Drone Video of the Year, Finalist — Civil + Structural Engineer
George Ruchti, Stephen D. Bechtel Pipeline Engineering Award – American Society of Civil Engineers
Dedra Ecklund, Rising Star – Civil + Structural Engineer
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University Boulevard Extension Project, Nationally Recognized – American Council of Engineering Companies (ACEC)
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Layne Pipeline & Water Infrastructure Project, Nationally Recognized – American Council of Engineering Companies (ACEC)
Christine Kirby, Rising Star, Civil + Structural Engineer
Justin Reeves, Rising Star, Civil + Structural Engineer
Matt Manges, Rising Star, Civil + Structural Engineer
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Kyle LeBlanc, Rising Star, Civil + Structural Engineer