Business Details
21 Years
experience
Professional Civil Engineering Solutions
Founded in 2005 by Joseph Alday and Travis Howell, our firm delivers comprehensive civil engineering solutions rooted in over two decades of regional expertise. We specialize in transportation infrastructure, environmental permitting, and land use planning, serving public and private clients across Florida's Panhandle and southwest Georgia. Our team of 21 professionals, including six licensed engineers, combines deep technical knowledge with practical problem-solving to ensure projects meet rigorous standards for safety, efficiency, and regulatory compliance.With pre-qualifications from the Florida Department of Transportation covering highway design and construction inspection, we maintain a proven track record of delivering 400+ successful projects valued at over $60 million. Our commitment to technical excellence, client collaboration, and timely execution has established us as a trusted partner for municipalities, state agencies, and private developers seeking reliable engineering solutions.
Services
Transportation Engineering
Environmental Permitting
Land Use Planning
Site Design
Construction Inspection
Subdivision Development
Stormwater Management
Utility Design
Roadway Design
Project Management
Details
- Year established: 2005
Highlights and features
- 20+ years of combined leadership experience from FDOT-certified engineers
- Pre-qualified by Florida Department of Transportation in 10+ service categories
- Proven track record with 400+ successfully completed civil engineering projects
- Specialized expertise in transportation infrastructure and environmental compliance
- Dedicated team approach ensuring personalized attention for every client
Services
Transportation Engineering
We specialize in highway and roadway design for both rural and urban environments. Our FDOT-prequalified team handles access management, traffic analysis, pavement design, and construction inspection. Services include resurfacing projects, new highway construction, and safety improvements that meet federal and state transportation standards.
Environmental Permitting
Our experts navigate environmental regulations for civil projects, including FDEP dredge and fill permits, stormwater pollution prevention plans, and NPDES permitting. We ensure compliance with state and federal environmental requirements while maintaining project timelines and budgets for clients.
Land Use Planning
We provide comprehensive land use planning services including conceptual designs, eminent domain engineering, and due diligence studies. Our team creates cost-effective development solutions that balance client needs with regulatory requirements for residential, commercial, and public infrastructure projects.
Site Design
Our site design services cover stormwater management, utility planning, paving layouts, and landscape integration. We create functional, code-compliant site plans for residential subdivisions, commercial developments, and municipal facilities while optimizing land use efficiency and environmental considerations.
Construction Inspection
We provide certified construction engineering inspection services for transportation and infrastructure projects. Our team ensures work meets design specifications, safety standards, and regulatory requirements throughout the construction process, from initial grading to final paving and utility installation.
People
Joseph Alday
President/Principal
Licensed Professional Engineer with 23 years of civil engineering experience. Specializes in site design, subdivision development, and utility infrastructure. Graduated from Florida State University with civil engineering degree in 1997.
Travis Howell
Vice President/Partner
Professional Engineer with 23 years of transportation design expertise. Focuses on FDOT roadway projects including rural resurfacing and urban highway construction. Holds extensive experience in project management and technical oversight.
Jordan Burnett
Partner, Transportation Director
Licensed engineer with specialized expertise in FDOT transportation projects. Manages roadway design initiatives and serves as key technical resource for complex infrastructure developments across the firm's service area.
Eric Worrell
Senior Utility Engineer
Professional Engineer specializing in water and sewer system design. Provides technical leadership for municipal utility projects including pump stations, water distribution networks, and wastewater collection systems.
John Feeney
Crestview Office Manager
Licensed engineer managing the Crestview office operations. Handles project engineering tasks with focus on regional transportation and infrastructure developments across northwest Florida.
Questions
What engineering services does Alday-Howell offer?
We provide transportation engineering, environmental permitting, land use planning, site design, construction inspection, and utility design services for public and private sector clients.
Which geographic areas do you serve?
Our primary service area includes Florida's Panhandle from Escambia County to Jefferson County, plus select projects in southwest Georgia.
How experienced is your engineering team?
Our principals have 23 years of regional experience, with six licensed engineers and 21 total staff members handling 400+ completed civil engineering projects.
Are you FDOT pre-qualified for transportation projects?
Yes, we hold FDOT pre-qualifications in 10+ categories including highway design, pavement marking, and construction engineering inspection.
What project sizes do you handle?
We manage projects ranging from $1.8M local road improvements to $52M educational facility developments across municipal, state, and private sectors.
How do you ensure project compliance and quality?
Our quality control processes include multi-tiered reviews, adherence to FDOT standards, and maintaining professional engineer certifications for all principals.
