Structural Engineering

Just as civil engineering designs the world around us, structural engineering designs the ‘bones and muscles’ of structures to create their shape and form. This highly specialized area of engineering ensures that a planned structure will be strong enough to carry its intended load, making it a critical element to many civil engineering projects.

Bowman provides a full range of structural engineering services, from conceptual design through construction administration and construction project management. All in-house, our structural engineers collaborate with our designers, planners and engineers to provide our clients with a deep bench of resources and integrated solutions on projects of all types. From transportation, parks and recreation, commercial, residential, wastewater and more, our team of over 1,000 professionals nationwide are focused on exceeding expectations and providing clients with peace of mind through exceptional service and efficient streamlined results.

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Capabilities

  • Buildings
  • Contractor Services
  • Culverts
  • Retaining Walls
  • Highway Bridges
  • Pedestrian Bridges
  • Special Bridges
  • Special Analysis
  • Special Structures
  • Railroad
  • Tanks
  • Tunnels

Experience

Spruce Street Harbor Park

Philadelphia, PA

Our team provided marine engineering services for the construction of Spruce Street Harbor Park at Penn’s Landing in Philadelphia, PA. We provided mooring analysis, preliminary and final marine structural analysis and design, permitting and construction inspection services for this project.

Wadesboro 5 MW Solar PV System

Wadesboro, NC

Our team served as the electrical, civil, and structural engineer for the Wadesboro Solar project. We also acted as the design project manager, working closely with the developer, installer and equipment manufacturers to efficiently execute the design of this 5 MW AC (7.65 MW DC) solar PV system located in Wadesboro, NC.

Spencer Meadow Solar and Lowe Country Solar

Asheboro, NC

Spencer Meadow Solar and Lowe Country Solar (Spencer & Lowe) are a pair of twin projects near Asheboro, NC. Our team provided the electrical and structural engineering, a comprehensive plan set and construction support.

Bingham and Temperance Solar

Multiple Locations, MI

Temperance Solar and Bingham Solar are two projects located in Michigan and are 29.7 MWDC and 29.3 MWDC in size, respectively. Our team, in partnership with J-Ranck Electric, provided civil, structural and electrical engineering, and assisted with commissioning. The substations for each project were prepared in-house under the supervision of our medium/high voltage engineer.

Seawall Stabilization

Troy, NY

Our team was hired to perform a combined multi-beam side scanning sonar and LiDAR investigation to produce 3-D digital model of the vertical surface of the Troy seawall above and below the water surface. This continuous model produced a high resolution “picture” of the wall.

Mohawk River Locks E8 to E7

Bergmann, NY

Bowman provided dual mapping data as part of the flood warning and optimization system in addition to maintenance and inspection contracts statewide. The team was contracted to provide bank-to-bank bathymetric mapping and simultaneous LiDAR data collection of the Mohawk River between Locks E8 and E7 to support flood modeling activities.

Locks CS-1

Cayuga Lake, NY

Our team performed a multi-disciplinary mapping and sediment characterization study for Bergmann Associates. The project located at lock C/S-1 at the northern end of Cayuga Lake entailed performing multi-beam echosounding, single beam echosounding, aerial UAV topographic mapping, GPS survey, utility location and sediment sampling.

Living Breakwaters

Staten Island, NY

Partnered with Weeks Marine, our team provided multiple roles and services for this project. We acted as the geologist of record and provides construction material inspection and oversite services at the breakwater materials extraction source (Carver Johnstown Quarry).

Erie Canal Channel Multibeam Bathymetric Survey

Erie Canal, NY

Our team provided multibeam bathymetric scanning services to collect high density survey data below the water line on the Erie Canal in support of the Canal Corporation’s Navigation Information Program. Data was used to determine the nature of obstructions and detailed 3D images/maps of dredged areas.

Champlain Lock Structures

New York

Our team provided combined multibeam bathymetric and laser scanning services to simultaneously collect high density survey data above and below water line, in support of the Canal Corporation’s structural inspection program.

Alcove and Basic Reservoirs

Albany, NY

The City of Albany requested that our team perform updated bathymetric, LiDAR and conventional surveys of Alcove and Basic Reservoirs – two of the three reservoirs that provide the City of Albany with drinking water. The results of these surveys would also provide accurate volumetric estimates and capacity tables for these reservoirs.

North Terminal Rehabilitation

Philadelphia, PA

Our marine engineers performed structural analysis of the bulkhead and designed the required rehabilitation of damaged sections of the dock bulkhead. Scope included performing repair design underwater inspection, developing conceptual alternates for the rehabilitation and developing estimated construction cost of each option.

Refinery Waterfront Inspection

Philadelphia, PA

Retained to conduct routine inspection of Philadelphia Energy Solution’s 3.5 miles of refinery waterfront along the Schuylkill River. The waterfront consisted of nine wharves, 22 steel sheet pile bulkhead sections (approximately 8,000 LF of bulkhead) and six categories of miscellaneous structures.

Walking Bridge Replacement

Confidential

Bowman provided damage investigation, claim support, design, permitting, material procurement, and engineering support services during the construction of a approximately 104 FT span walking bridge to replace a pile bent supported walkway that was damaged by an aberrant barge at this petroleum facility.

PBF Logistics Construction Inspection

NJ

The project involves construction of two mooring dolphins to tie up ships up to 750 ft long (LOA) and other associated construction work. Such construction work starts with the installation of falsework (temporary steel framing) to be able to install production piles at accurate locations and angles in the waterway.

Perth Amboy Dock Renewal & Rehabilitation

Perth Amboy, NJ

Retained to perform a thorough underwater inspection of Berths A and B to document the construction and evaluate the current condition of all existing dock structures and design the complete removal and renewal or rehabilitation of Dock A structures in a phased manner.

River Maintenance Dredging

NJ, NY

Designed, secured permits, and provided bid support and construction management services for the maintenance dredging of sites located on the Arthur Kill River along New Jersey and New York shorelines. Scope of work included pre-dredge surveys, calculating pre-dredge volumes and preparing sediment sampling and analysis plans.

Carteret Dock 1 Renewal

Carteret, NJ

Our team was retained to perform an underwater inspection of Dock 1, review the construction and current condition of the existing dock and design the renewal of Dock 1 in a phased manner. Scope of work included developing several alternates for the construction of new breasting and mooring structures with the estimated construction costs.

Eagle Point Dock No. 2 Modifications

Confidential

Retained to perform a repair design underwater inspection, develop feasible options for rehabilitation, secure environmental permits, perform final design and detailing, perform construction inspection and management. Static and dynamic mooring analysis were also performed.

Buckeye Mooring Renewal and Gangway Installation

Perth Amboy, NJ

Performed an underwater inspection to evaluate the structural condition of structures supporting the gangway and mooring hooks. Provided construction inspection and management services during the installation of gangway and mooring hooks.

Clifton Guest House Structural Investigation

Clifton, AZ

Bowman was commissioned to perform a geotechnical/foundation, structural/framing and plumbing investigation to address observed deteriorating and distressed conditions of the house.

Port Construction Inspection

New Jersey

Provided full-time construction inspection for a project recently designed by the team. The project involved the construction of two mooring dolphins to tie up ships up to 750 FT long and other associated construction work.

Bernheim Forest Bike Trail

Clermont, KY

Bernheim Arboretum and Research Forest is a 16,140-acre privately operated arboretum, forest and natural preserve. Located 25 mi south of Louisville, KY, this natural area is visited by more than 500,000 visitors annually.

Arthur K Draut Park

Louisville, KY

Arthur K Draut Park is an 18.9-acre park initially developed to be utilized for water retention during heavy rain. The new improvement added walking trails and open spaces with seating to create a more accessible space for the community. Elevated overlooks and bridges were also added to preserve the integrity of the existing wetlands within Beargrass Creek watershed.

Confidential ILS System

Southeast, AZ

Bowman was retained to provide detailed design of concrete footings and steel pipe supports for this Intermediate Leach System (ILS) which includes two pipelines.

Confidential Filter Infrastructure

Southeast, AZ

Bowman provided the concrete slabs, foundations, and anchor designs for new infrastructure for the expansion of the Hydromet area to allow the SX/EW facili-ties to handle increased throughput. This work included the structural design and drawings, identifying civil components such as tops of concrete on footings and slabs, ensuring drainage to the existing drain sump and the addition of a contain-ment curb to improve capture of spills.

Route 460 Corridor Improvement Project

Suffolk, Isle of Wight and Southampton Counties, VA

This VDOT project includes construction of 55 miles of four-lane divided limited access highway. The project will be tolled with funds used to pay for project costs. The project also includes design of intermediate interchanges at four major crossroads. The project made it to 15% before getting canceled by VDOT.

Structural Engineering Services for 7 Structures

Kane County, IL

Phase I and Phase II included engineering design services for the repair and maintenance of seven separate structures. Work included the determination of appropriate repair and maintenance activities for each structure based on recent Bridge Condition Reports, discussions with KDOT staff, and other improvements determined during Phase II engineering.

Shermer Road Bridge Improvements

Northbrook, IL

Bowman is responsible for Phase I, II and III engineering services to upgrade the existing Shermer Road Bridge to meet current structural, hydraulic and geometric requirements.

Gas Main Installations and Bridge Support

Chicago, IL

Bowman provides design engineering services to Peoples Gas, Light and Coke Company (PGL) for PGL’s Accelerated Main Replacement Program (AMRP). These engineering services are for gas main installation and replacement projects the design of permanent bridge supports of existing gas mains at proposed utility crossings, and maintenance of traffic plans for neighborhood projects.

County Road 8 – Bridge over Fraser River

Fraser, CO

Phase I and II services for replacement of existing steel beam bridge at County Road 8 and the Fraser River, originally constructed in 1979. A bridge hydraulic report and scour analysis were prepared for this project. Proposed structure is 47 feet wide with span of 46 feet Prestressed Precast Concrete (PPC) Deck Beams with a 6-inch cast-in-place concrete slab, founded on pile bent abutments.

Cople Elementary School Solar Project

Westmoreland County, VA

5-acre 2,100 solar panel array located on existing Elementary School property produces 1.2 megawatts a year, offset-ting the facilities carbon footprint by 865 tons of CO2. This project is part of a Power Purchase Agreement with Sun-Tribe Solar which resulted in no investment from the County and estimated to save $3.6 million over the solar array’s lifespan. Bowman provided comprehensive engineering and surveying services.

Confidential Wash Settlers

Southeast, AZ

Bowman, having previously designed the original settlers during another project, designed two new Wash Settlers with related structures, containment, equipment, storage, piping and instrumentation.

Chicago Sewer Design Improvements

Chicago, IL

Design engineering services for sewer improvement projects located throughout Chicago. Work includes data collec-tion and initial assessments, coordination of survey and geotechnical engineering, utility coordination, sewer align-ments and profiles, structural design, compliance with IEPA water sewer separation requirements, cross sec-tions/typical sections, traffic control and detours, surface drainage design, OUC submittals and approvals, and permitting.

Broadway Water Treatment Plant

Broadway, VA

Bowman provided major upgrades to the Town of Broadway’s Water Treatment Plant. The upgrades included the installation of a state of the art 1.8MGD Pall Corp. MF membrane treatment system in a new concrete filtration building, upgraded and automated chemical feed systems, a 100,000-gallon well storage tank, and a 350,000-gallon finished water clear well.

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