We Are Experts
Civil & Environmental Consultants, Inc. is an engineering and environmental consulting firm with more than 1,500 team members and 34 offices nationwide. Headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, CEC is consistently ranked on Engineering News-Record’s annual lists of the Top Design Firms and Top Environmental Firms in the nation.
A culture of accountability. We own it.®
At CEC, every member of our team has a personal stake in ensuring the success of our clients. Their success is our success. As employee-owners of the firm, we are all personally accountable for building lasting relationships and delivering outstanding results. Because we don’t just work at CEC. We own it.
Easy To Work With
Being easy to work with. We own it.
At other firms, you may find one person you work well with. Here, our clients tell us they work well with all of us. It’s because all of us are invested in your success. We’re accessible, responsive, and operate with integrity.
People First People
Putting people first. We own it.
At CEC, people come first. Always. Whether that’s our clients, our employees, or our community. It’s why we listen more and work harder to understand the unique needs of our clients. And it’s why we prioritize the career development of every individual on our team. People are why we do this, and why we love what we do.
Highly Collaborative
Teamwork. We own it.
We are at our best when we work together. That means bringing together a diverse team of talented, passionate, multidisciplinary experts to work closely alongside clients to craft comprehensive solutions to complex problems. We believe that by working together, no problem is insurmountable.
Our Leadership
Civil & Environmental Consultants, Inc. (CEC) was founded in 1989 by four engineers and scientists. Today, we have a strong and dedicated leadership team that is positioning the firm for growth and for the seamless transition of the next generation of leaders.
Troy Blair
Chief Legal Officer
Nick Bozovich
Chief Information Officer
Jennifer Ciccone
Chief Human Resources Officer
Harry Dravecky
Chief Operating Officer
Mary Guinee
Strategic Development Officer
Carl Hunt
Chief Marketing Officer
Dustin Kuhlman
Chief Executive Officer, Chairman & President
Rick Richardson
Chief Financial Officer
Michael Sheleheda
Chief Technical Officer
Safety Excellence. We Own It.®
We believe all accidents are preventable and are committed to creating an accident- and incident-free workplace for employees and subcontractors through training, safe work practices, and processes for assessing project hazards. CEC strives for safety excellence throughout our entire organization and holds all individuals accountable for the safe performance of their work. Learn more about our Safety Culture.
CEC's Timeline 35 YEARS
CEC Founded
Headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pa.
First Branch Office
Cincinnati Office opens
New Practice
Launch of our Ecological Sciences practice under the leadership of James Mudge
New Event
First Annual Planning Meeting
New Location
Columbus Office opens
New Locations
Indianapolis and Nashville offices open
New Locations
Chicago, Export, and St. Louis offices open
New Practice
CEC launches its 5th practice - Water Resources
New Location
Phoenix Office opens
New Locations
Austin, Charlotte, Sayre, and Toledo offices open
Launch of Market Groups
Launch of CEC's Market Groups to understand current and future needs of the markets we serve
Ownership + New Locations
Employee stock ownership exceeds that of our founders + Boston & Bridgeport offices open
New Location + First ERG
Philadelphia Office opens + CEC Fit! program begins
Milestones
CEC's 25th Anniversary, Knoxville/Sevierville offices open
+ First Innovation Awards presented
New Location + Practice
Greenville Office opens, CEC launches its Survey Practice
New Practice
CEC launches its Air Quality Practice
New Locations + ERG Programs
Buffalo, Kansas City, and Oklahoma City offices open
+ CEC Community and CEC Women programs begin
Milestone + New Locations
CEC's 30th Anniversary + Cleveland and Houston offices open
New Practice + ERG Program
CEC adds Manufacturing Infrastructure Services to expand our support to clients in several markets & launches CEC iDEA ERG
New Program
CEC launches its new podcast series, CEC Explains, with new episodes released every month
New Locations
CEC establishes California operations with the launch of San Diego and Sacramento offices
Milestones + New Locations
Fishers & Martinsburg Offices Open, CEC Ignite ERG launches, Dustin Kuhlman becomes the first non-founder CEO
New Locations
Corpus Christi, Tempe, and Tucson Offices Open
New Locations
Peabody, MA, Charleston, WV, and Detroit, MI offices open
Milestones
CEC's 35th Anniversary:
April 17, 2024
Our History
In April 1989 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Civil & Environmental Consultants, Inc. (CEC) was founded by four individuals — Jim Roberts, Jim Nairn, Ken Miller, and Greg Quatchak — who pioneered the value proposition that an employee-owned firm focused on its clients and employees could provide a noticeably higher level of service than its competitors.
CEC’s initial focus centered on client acquisition and project development. The firm quickly grew to a team of 25 full-time employees and established its initial four practices (Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering and Sciences, Waste Management, and Water Resources) within the first year. CEC also solidified its business principles that prioritize comprehensive integrated services, engaged senior personnel, and strong personal business relationships with clients.
Throughout the first five full years of operation, CEC remained committed to consistent growth by opening its first office outside of Pittsburgh in Cincinnati, Ohio, and adding its Ecological Sciences Practice. Now, CEC has offices nationwide and has expanded its services to nine practice areas. Dustin Kuhlman, P.E., took the reins in 2022 as the firm’s first non-founder Chief Executive Officer.
As an ever-expanding firm, CEC works hard to maintain an employee-centered culture that provides a strong foundation for exceptional client service, growth, innovation, and employee development. Simultaneously, CEC remains focused on the future by purposefully evolving operations to meet the needs of new markets, as well as the changing needs of the clients, communities, and businesses that it serves.
