We are a consulting engineering firm specializing in the planning and design of public works projects.

Our Projects include highways, bridges, transit systems, stormwater and drainage systems, water distribution systems and sewage collection systems. 

Civil and transportation engineering

Engineering public works that keep communities moving forward

Highways, bridges, transit corridors, stormwater and water resources, utility coordination, and municipal engineering with more than seventy five years of experience in Maryland and the Mid Atlantic.
Services

Engineering and Planning Services

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Transportation Engineering
Planning and design of roadways, intersections, and corridors focused on safety, mobility, and long term performance.
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Water Resources
Stormwater, drainage, and hydraulic solutions that protect infrastructure while meeting environmental regulations.
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Structural Engineering
Structural design, analysis, and rehabilitation of bridges, buildings, and civil structures of all sizes.
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Utility Engineering / Locating
Coordination and locating of underground and overhead utilities to minimize conflicts and construction risk.
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Traffic Engineering
Traffic studies, signal timing, and operational improvements that keep vehicles, cyclists, and pedestrians moving.
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Transportation / Transit Planning & Preliminary Design
Corridor and system level planning for roadway and transit projects from early concept through preliminary design.
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Environmental Planning & Permitting
Support with studies, documentation, and permits to keep projects compliant with state and federal requirements.
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Air Quality / Noise Analysis & Design
Modeling and mitigation strategies for air and noise impacts on communities near transportation corridors.
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Land Survey / Right of Way / Property Surveys
Boundary, topographic, and right of way surveys that give project teams reliable data from day one.
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Town Engineers
Ongoing municipal engineering support for capital projects, infrastructure maintenance, and development review.
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About The Wilson T. Ballard Co.

Engineering the future while honoring more than seventy five years of excellence

Civil and transportation engineering that supports Maryland communities, agencies, and critical infrastructure.
75+ Years
Continuous Service
1000+ Projects
Designed & Delivered
Dozens
Agencies & Municipal Clients

Founded in 1948, The Wilson T. Ballard Company is a consulting engineering firm specializing in the planning and design of public works projects such as highways, bridges, transit systems, stormwater and drainage systems, water distribution systems, and sewage collection systems.

Our services include transportation engineering, water resource design, structural engineering and inspections, utility engineering, traffic engineering, transportation and transit planning and preliminary design, environmental services, land and property surveys, right of way plats, subsurface utility engineering, and town engineer services.

For more than seven decades we have supported Maryland counties and municipalities along with clients such as the U.S. Navy, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, State Highway Administration, Maryland Transportation Authority, Maryland Transit Administration, and the Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission.

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Get to know the people behind our projects

Three quick snapshots of the engineers and survey professionals who help deliver transportation, water resources, and structural work for clients across the region.

Employee one
Audra Thomas
Employee two
Lamar Henderson
Employee three
Shawn Jasso
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