Business Details
47 Years
experience
Your Trusted Engineering Partner in Baton Rouge
WTAA Engineers is a locally grown, dynamic engineering firm with over 50 years of combined experience among our leadership team. We specialize in providing comprehensive engineering services that span the entire project lifecycle, from initial feasibility studies and planning through design, bid letting, construction supervision, and final project closing. Our expertise covers civil, mechanical, and analytical engineering, with a focus on infrastructure projects including highways, drainage systems, sewerage treatment plants, and structural evaluations. As a certified SLDBE firm, we prioritize collaboration with primary firms to deliver high-quality solutions for transportation, commercial, and industrial projects across Louisiana and Texas.Our team of skilled engineers, technicians, and construction professionals brings decades of experience in disaster recovery, facility assessments, and infrastructure modernization. We maintain active memberships in leading engineering societies and have completed landmark projects such as the Canal Street Light Rail Improvements and the Shreveport Convention Center Complex. Our commitment to excellence is demonstrated through our long-standing client relationships and our ability to adapt to evolving industry standards while maintaining a focus on engineered teamwork.
Services
Structural Evaluations
Civil Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Construction Support
Disaster Recovery
Transportation Systems
Drainage Projects
Sewerage Treatment
Facility Assessments
Infrastructure Modernization
Details
- Year established: 1979
Highlights and features
- We offer 50+ years of combined engineering experience across Louisiana and Texas
- Our team includes certified professionals in civil, mechanical, and structural engineering
- We specialize in complex infrastructure projects including transportation and disaster recovery
- Our SLDBE certification demonstrates commitment to diversity and inclusion in engineering
- We maintain active memberships in leading professional engineering organizations
Associations and certifications
- SLDBE
Services
Structural Evaluations
Our structural evaluation services assess building integrity after natural disasters. We conduct detailed inspections of commercial, residential, and public infrastructure to identify damage and recommend repairs. Our engineers use advanced analytical tools to ensure compliance with safety standards while providing cost-effective solutions for property owners and municipalities.
Civil Engineering
We provide comprehensive civil engineering services for transportation and utility systems. Our expertise includes roadway design, drainage solutions, and sewer infrastructure projects. We handle all phases from initial planning through construction administration, ensuring projects meet regulatory requirements while optimizing functionality and longevity for Louisiana and Texas communities.
Construction Support
Our construction support services cover project oversight from start to finish. We offer bid letting assistance, quality control inspections, and contract administration. Our team ensures compliance with design specifications while managing timelines and budgets for complex infrastructure projects including highways, airports, and public facilities across the Gulf Coast region.
Disaster Recovery
We specialize in post-disaster infrastructure assessment and recovery planning. Our engineers evaluate flood damage, hurricane impacts, and tornado destruction to develop restoration strategies. We've supported major recovery efforts in New Orleans, Baton Rouge, and Shreveport, providing technical expertise for rebuilding resilient infrastructure that meets FEMA and local regulatory standards.
Transportation Systems
Our transportation engineering services focus on optimizing mobility infrastructure. We design highways, local roads, and public transit systems including light rail and streetcar networks. Our work on I-10, I-20, and I-49 corridor projects demonstrates our commitment to improving regional connectivity while addressing drainage and safety requirements specific to Gulf Coast environments.
People
W. T. Winfield
Co-Founder
With engineering leadership since 1970, Mr. Winfield co-founded WTAA Engineers and brings decades of experience in civil infrastructure projects across Louisiana and Texas.
Charles St. Romain
Professional Engineer
Licensed professional engineer with extensive expertise in civil engineering projects, contributing to WTAA's technical excellence and client service quality for multiple decades.
Leon Hickman
Senior Mechanical Engineer
Senior mechanical engineer specializing in industrial systems design and optimization, with significant contributions to major infrastructure projects across the Gulf Coast region.
Dr. Paul T. Winfield Sr.
Asset Manager
Asset management specialist with expertise in DBE programs, overseeing infrastructure optimization and compliance initiatives for WTAA's public sector clients.
Harith Al' Aloosi
Civil Engineer
Civil engineer with specialized skills in project coordination and technical design, supporting WTAA's infrastructure development projects in Louisiana and Texas.
Questions
What engineering services does WTAA Engineers offer?
We provide structural evaluations, civil engineering, mechanical engineering, construction support, and disaster recovery services for infrastructure projects across Louisiana and Texas.
How long has WTAA Engineers been in business?
Our leadership team has over 50 years of combined engineering experience, with the firm evolving since the 1979 inception of G-T Associates.
What geographic areas do you serve?
We primarily serve Louisiana with focus on I-10, I-20, I-12, and I-49 corridors, along with select projects in Texas and the Gulf Coast region.
Are you a certified minority-owned business?
Yes, we are certified as a minority emerging small business and maintain SLDBE status for government contracting opportunities.
What types of infrastructure projects do you handle?
We specialize in transportation systems, drainage projects, sewer infrastructure, structural evaluations, and disaster recovery for both public and private sector clients.
