Business Details
Your Trusted Civil Engineering Partner in Louisiana
Sustainable Design Solutions is a woman-owned engineering firm dedicated to delivering innovative civil and environmental engineering solutions. With decades of combined experience, our team specializes in municipal, state, and federal infrastructure projects, focusing on water, wastewater, coastal, solid waste, transportation, and remediation initiatives. We prioritize sustainability while ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and optimizing capital expenditures.Our professionals hold licenses across multiple states and maintain certifications through programs like DBE, WOSB, and MBE. We serve clients nationwide from offices in Louisiana, Georgia, and Texas, combining technical expertise with community engagement to address complex engineering challenges.
Services
Design Services
Project Management
Environmental Services
Construction Engineering
Permitting Solutions
Highlights and features
- We offer 200+ years of combined engineering experience across civil and environmental sectors.
- Our woman-owned firm holds multiple federal and state certifications for project eligibility.
- Our team includes licensed professionals in 8+ U.S. states with specialized NASSCO certification.
- We've managed $200M+ in infrastructure improvements with strict regulatory compliance.
- Our leadership includes engineers with 40+ years of public administration and project delivery expertise.
Associations and certifications
- Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB)
- Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE)
- Small Business Element (SBE)
- National Minority Supplier Development Council (NMSDC)
Services
Design Services
Our civil engineering design services focus on sustainable infrastructure solutions for water, wastewater, transportation, and solid waste systems. We deliver cost-effective designs that balance regulatory compliance with operational efficiency for municipal and federal clients.
Project Management
We provide comprehensive project management for complex infrastructure initiatives, ensuring timely delivery and budget adherence. Our team manages scope, risk, and stakeholder communication while maintaining quality standards across all project phases.
Environmental Services
Our environmental services ensure regulatory compliance through permitting, monitoring, and master planning. We help clients navigate federal, state, and local environmental requirements while implementing sustainable practices for infrastructure projects.
Construction Engineering
We offer construction engineering and inspection services including quality control, compliance monitoring, and documentation. Our team ensures adherence to project specifications while managing timelines and contractor coordination during infrastructure implementation.
Permitting Solutions
Our permitting experts secure required approvals for civil projects through strategic agency coordination. We handle NPDES permits, environmental assessments, and regulatory compliance documentation to facilitate smooth project execution.
People
Kodi C. Guillory
President and Principal Engineer
Licensed engineer with 16+ years of experience in water/wastewater projects. Holds BS in Biological Engineering and MS in Civil Engineering. Licensed in LA, GA, TX, and TN. Active in STEM education and community development.
Talene Kaltakjian
Engineering Manager
Civil engineer with 8+ years of project management experience in roadway design and drainage systems. Licensed in LA, AR, and MS. Specializes in municipal infrastructure projects and client-focused engineering solutions.
Walter Carpenter
Area Manager
43-year engineering veteran with expertise in highway design and public administration. Former city engineer with proven track record in delivering complex projects on time and within budget across Louisiana.
Questions
What engineering sectors do you specialize in?
We focus on municipal infrastructure, water/wastewater systems, coastal restoration, transportation, and solid waste management projects for public and private clients.
Are you certified as a minority/woman-owned business?
Yes, we hold WOSB, DBE, SBE, and NMSDC certifications, along with state-specific designations in Louisiana, Georgia, and Tennessee.
What geographic areas do you serve?
We operate from Louisiana, Georgia, and Tennessee with licensed engineers across eight states, serving municipal clients throughout the southeastern United States.
How do you handle regulatory compliance?
Our team secures necessary permits and ensures compliance with local, state, and federal regulations through dedicated environmental specialists and agency coordination.
What project sizes do you handle?
We manage projects ranging from small municipal upgrades to $200M+ infrastructure programs, adapting our approach to each client's specific needs.
