Business Details
10 Years
experience
Trusted Environmental Engineering Services in Baton Rouge
Founded in 2016 through the merger of Fourrier Consulting Engineers and Solo Environmental Consultants, Fourrier & de Abreu Engineers (FDAE) is a minority-owned engineering firm dedicated to delivering innovative and cost-effective solutions. Our business philosophy centers on ethical engineering practices, employee well-being, and client-focused service, establishing us as Louisiana's premier solid waste engineering company. Our recent investment in an 11,000 sq. ft. facility featuring a state-of-the-art geotechnical laboratory demonstrates our commitment to expanding service capabilities. This facility enables comprehensive in-house services for solid waste consultation, including geotechnical testing, regulatory compliance, permitting, and construction oversight.With over 60 solid waste permit applications prepared across Louisiana, our team combines technical expertise with regulatory knowledge. We maintain professional affiliations with the American Council of Engineering Companies (ACEC) and Louisiana Engineering Society (LES), while our principals hold advanced degrees and certifications from institutions like the University of New Orleans and Louisiana State University.
Services
Environmental Engineering
Geotechnical Engineering
Construction Materials Testing
Surveying Services
Solid Waste Management
Details
- Year established: 2016
Highlights and features
- Our principals have prepared over 60 solid waste permit applications in Louisiana
- We operate a state-of-the-art geotechnical laboratory with AASHTO accreditation
- Licensed to practice engineering in 13 states across the southeastern United States
- Our team includes certified geotechnical specialists and solid waste operators
- We maintain rigorous quality management systems meeting ASTM and USACE standards
Associations and certifications
- Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE)
- Small and Emerging Business Development (SEBD) Program
- ACEC of Louisiana
- LELAP Accredited Lab
- USACE Validated Lab
Services
Environmental Engineering
Our environmental engineering services specialize in solid waste management solutions including landfill design, regulatory compliance, and permitting. We provide comprehensive engineering for Type I, II, and III landfills, surface impoundments, and monofills. Our team conducts subsurface investigations, designs engineered liners, and manages groundwater monitoring systems while maintaining compliance with state and federal regulations.
Geotechnical Engineering
Our geotechnical engineering capabilities include foundation analysis, slope stability assessments, and soil testing for infrastructure projects. The state-of-the-art laboratory performs soil classification, consolidation testing, and hydraulic conductivity analysis. We provide instrumentation and monitoring solutions for earth structures, including settlement monitoring systems and dewatering well installations.
Construction Materials Testing
Our AASHTO-accredited laboratory offers comprehensive materials testing for soil and concrete. Services include Proctor compaction tests, particle size analysis, triaxial compression testing, and concrete strength evaluation. We maintain strict quality control standards meeting ASTM specifications and participate in proficiency sample programs to ensure testing accuracy.
Surveying Services
We provide construction surveying services for infrastructure projects including boundary determination, topographic mapping, and construction layout. Our team utilizes advanced surveying equipment for precise measurements and offers nuclear density gauge testing for compaction verification during construction projects.
Solid Waste Management
Our solid waste management expertise includes landfill design, permitting, and operational compliance. We develop facility operations plans, emergency response protocols, and closure plans while providing regulatory agency liaison services. The team has extensive experience with waste acceptance criteria and groundwater monitoring compliance programs.
People
Ricardo C. de Abreu
Principal
Ph.D. and Professional Engineer with 30+ years of geotechnical experience, specializing in landfill engineering and slope stability analysis. Developed Louisiana's technical rules for landfill slope stability and holds Diplomate Geotechnical Engineering certification.
Jonathan E. Fourrier
Principal
Licensed Professional Engineer with 20+ years of solid waste consulting experience. Specializes in landfill permitting, design, and construction oversight. Former Marine Corps officer with expertise in geosynthetic liner systems and environmental compliance.
Dale Steib
Vice President and Engineering Manager
Civil Engineer with 24+ years of experience in solid waste facility permitting and design. Manages construction quality assurance programs and has extensive experience with landfill closure projects and stormwater management systems.
Questions
What engineering services do you specialize in?
We specialize in environmental engineering, geotechnical engineering, construction materials testing, and surveying services with particular expertise in solid waste management solutions.
Are you licensed to work outside Louisiana?
Yes, our engineers are licensed to practice in 13 states including Texas, Mississippi, Florida, and Arkansas, allowing us to serve clients across the southeastern United States.
What laboratory accreditations do you hold?
Our laboratory maintains AASHTO accreditation and participates in CCRL inspections while holding validation from the USACE and LELAP certification for solid chemical materials testing.
What makes your firm unique in solid waste engineering?
We combine 60+ solid waste permit applications prepared with our state-of-the-art geotechnical laboratory and principals who helped develop Louisiana's landfill slope stability regulations.
Do you provide construction oversight services?
Yes, we offer comprehensive construction oversight including QA/QC services, nuclear density testing, and field monitoring for landfill and infrastructure projects.
How do you handle regulatory compliance for landfills?
We provide complete regulatory compliance services including permit preparation, groundwater monitoring programs, and agency liaison services to ensure ongoing compliance with environmental regulations.
