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WSB is a design and consulting firm specializing in engineering, community planning, environmental, and construction services. Our staff of more than 1,600 people improves the way people engage with communities, transportation, infrastructure, energy, and our environment. We offer services in over 50 complementary areas that seamlessly integrate planning, design, and implementation. Our coast-to-coast client base is served from offices throughout the country.
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1,600+
dedicated staff
We share a vision to connect your dreams for tomorrow to the needs of today - the future is ours for the making.
WSB is a design and consulting firm specializing in engineering, community planning, environmental, and construction services. Our staff of over 1,500 improve the way people engage with communities, transportation, infrastructure, energy and our environment. We offer services in over 50 complementary areas that seamlessly integrate planning, design and implementation. Our coast-to-coast client base is served from offices throughout the country.
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Alternative Project Delivery Constructability Review Construction Materials Testing & Inspection Contractor Modeling Digital Construction Management Design-Build Geotechnical Engineering Health & Safety Compliance Pavement Management Project Management & Construction Administration Survey
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Bridges & Structures Intelligent Transportation Systems Roadway Design Right of Way Traffic Engineering Transportation Planning
Transportation Services
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Bridges & Structures Intelligent Transportation Systems Roadway Design Right of Way Traffic Engineering
construction
Alternative Project Delivery Constructablity Review Construction Materials Testing & Inspection Contractor Modeling Digital Construction Management Design-Build Geotechnical Engineering Health & Safety Compliance Pavement Management Project Management & Construction Administration Survey
Our Services
Say “yes” to opportunities
We are a curious firm that explores new ideas to push our industry and differentiate for our clients. We encourage our staff to say “yes” and have training and programs to tap into our entrepreneurial foundation that WSB was built off.
Never lose sight of our clients & projects
We are client focused and always consider perspective, and the needs of the client, their projects, and the many stakeholders who rely on our work.
Position all staff for success
At WSB, we are committed to creating new opportunities for leaders to emerge, our strategies are growth-focused, which create natural leadership opportunities; we also provide training and mentorship to support the growth of talented staff.
WSB's DIgital Lifecycle
Lead the AEC industry in advancing technology
We are committed to being an industry leader in the advancement of technology through new and existing partnerships and how we implement tools and solutions on our projects.
Partner with like-minded people
We partner with stakeholders that have a similar approach and aren’t afraid of disrupting the status quo to better support infrastructure in our communities. Together, we take a bold approach to shaping the communities we serve.
OUR APPROACH
How we create value
Innovation
Committed to creating effciencies through cutting edge solutions. Leading the industry in our approach to project delivery
Quality
Projects that are delivered on-time and on-budget Active engagement in quality management and improved processes
Technical Excellence
Skills that are internally and externally recognized. Significant contributions to professional organizations and/or partnerships
Community-Driven
Local expertise focused on delivering with a community-based approach. Understanding that every client's needs are unique.
We are results driven.
For nearly three decades, we’ve had the privilege of working in communities both large and small to support some of their most important infrastructure needs. There are many rewarding parts of this work. Tribal communities recognize the beauty of the land and share a commitment to tradition that is intentional. It’s inspiring to work on projects that are driven by such passion and purpose. Tribal communities have broad infrastructure needs, including water, environmental, civil infrastructure, land development, etc. We work closely with tribes across the U.S. as they work to invest in their communities.
Building resilient tribal communities
100+
30+
Tribal Projects Completed
Tribal Clients partnered with
Asset Management
Civil Engineering
Community Planning
Drinking Water
Natural Resources
Investigation & Remediation
Grants & Funding
Environmental Compliance
Economic Devlopment
Sustainability
Smart Cities
Road Design
Public Engagement
Parks & Open Spaces
Water Resources
Wastewater
Transportation Planning
Infrastructure asset management is an actionable, lifecycle planning strategy that helps agencies minimize the total cost of ownership, increase asset reliability and extract value from critical and natural infrastructures such as roads, bridges, energy and parks. WSB firmly believes asset management is most effective and innovative when discussions happen across an agency. To maximize these conversations, we help clients navigate the asset management process, create strategic plans, implement technology and identify risk areas. The collaborative process develops a platform to communicate funding needs and the technical tools and planning to optimize those investments.
Civil engineering creates designs and plans tailored with the citizens in mind. Working closely with community leaders, our civil engineers and project managers collaborate to improve the community and creatively deliver those goals. We are an extension of your community and design every project to help shape the world we live in.
Community and business needs constantly evolve and often involve complex infrastructure challenges. Economic, social and environmental goals are driving communities and business to seek more sustainable solutions. Small Area Plans Zoning Ordinance Amendments Review Planning Applications and Make Recommendations Work with the Residents and Applicants to achieve Implementable Projects Community Code Enforcement Tree Preservation and Sidewalk Policies
We have experts for every stage of the construction process. We are on-site and in the field to ensure your project is completed and documented every step of the way. Your project will be completed accurately, on time and on budget. Constructability Review Construction Materials Testing & Inspection Geotechnical Engineering Contract Administration Survey
Planning for your community’s growth and increasing drinking water demands is imperative. From rehabilitating existing storage tanks to performing comprehensive water studies, our hydrologists, engineers and scientists partner with you to identify solutions that provide safe and clean drinking water for years to come.
Economic Development
Gathering and sharing information about a community should be ongoing. We position communities to the right audiences quickly, affordably and effectively. We serve as the first point of contact and are the one-stop shop for all business and economic development inquiries. From the initial contact to the development agreement, we are actively engaged in providing information to prospects that lead to successful market matches. Downtown Master Plans Small Area Plans Strategic Implementation Plans Shovel Ready Site Assistance Assistance with Funding and Grant Sources
Environmental regulations are not in place to prevent progress; they exist to enhance progress. Understanding regulations and protocols is the first step in identifying cost-effective, long-term solutions. We help clients understand policies and protect environmental resources without sacrificing progress or project success.
Securing funding is often the key to turning community visions into reality—but navigating the process can be complex. At WSB, our Grants & Funding team partners with communities to identify opportunities, develop competitive applications, and support successful project delivery. We specialize in helping tribal, rural, and local governments access critical infrastructure funding. We provide strategic support across a wide range of sectors, including: Parks Trails & Sidewalks Transportation Drinking Water & Wastewater Economic Development Natural Resources Climate Change & Resiliency Energy Utilities
Creating value in unexpected places is what drives us forward. Identifying and quantifying environmental liabilities is the first of many steps in the environmental investigation and remediation process. Whether a project is in the urban core or a rural setting, our scientists, geologists, and environmental specialists keep projects moving forward.
Identifying, protecting and improving natural resources is critical, especially during a project. Part of a community’s personality is defined by its natural resources. From invasive species management to habitat restoration, we achieve project goals without compromising resources.
Creating a unique environment that compliments project goals is achieved through an Integrated Design Approach (IDA). Working collaboratively with engineers and planners, our landscape architecture team identifies creative ways to solve problems, resulting in inspiring designs that achieve goals. Parks and Trails Public Waterfronts Outdoor Performance Venues Memorials Campgrounds Interpretive and Wayfinding Signs Urban Design / Streetscape Sr. Housing / Mixed-Use / Residential Developments
As a firm, we recognize the vital role public engagement plays in facilitating communication, engaging stakeholders and communities, and achieving success for our clients. In the end, these projects impact our quality of life. Ensuring the public has a voice is key to project success. We are a team of public engagement professionals with a deep background in strategic communications. We think beyond the traditional open house to strategically address engagement and communications needs. Public engagement means listening, understanding, and addressing stakeholder needs. We tailor engagement strategies to meet the unique goals of each project through an innovative, collaborative, and inclusive process.
Where new or better roads are needed to improve mobility and safety, we can help you find solutions. Our design teams deliver well-considered and constructed highways, freeways, roundabouts and urban streets that stand the test of time.
Is your city ready to collect data and produce insights to manage your assets, resources and services more efficiently? Data collected from citizens, devices and assets can monitor and manage traffic and transportation systems, power plants, utilities, water supply networks, waste management, crime detection, information systems, schools, libraries, hospitals and other community services unlike ever before.
Community and business needs constantly evolve and often involve complex infrastructure challenges. Economic, social and environmental goals are driving communities and business to seek more sustainable solutions. Innovative Stormwater Solutions Cutting Edge Infrastructure Design Local Economy Resiliency Renewable Energy Solutions Natural Resource Preservation and Management
Transportation Planning is not simply about planning a road or trail – it’s about preparing for the future. Our creative and experienced staff take the time to understand your goals and identify opportunities to merge functionality, mobility and quality of life seamlessly. Our collaborative approach encourages true partnership with our clients to discover new possibilities for projects together. Corridor studies Small area studies and plans Transportation plans Multimodal planning Funding and grant applications NEPA and MEPA process Agency and stakeholder coordination
Wastewater treatment and collection are critical components of your infrastructure. We look at the full life cycle of wastewater management from ease of maintenance and financial impact. Our knowledge of regulatory agencies keeps your project from encountering regulatory or permitting obstacles while identifying funding opportunities to help make your projects work within your budget.
The balance of engineering, ecosystems and social impacts come together to create sustainable water infrastructure. Water resources focus on flooding and resiliency as well as improving water quality, impaired water bodies, and regulatory compliance. Our approach has evolved to include integrated design and analysis with expertise in engineering, biology, ecology, landscape architecture and policy development.
The Mendocino National Forest is a verdant sanctuary and home to Clear Lake, the oldest lake in North America. This lake provides the only habitat for the Clear Lake Hitch, a state-listed threatened species of fish that is being considered for additional listing on the U.S. Endangered Species Act. Tribal, local, state, and federal governments developed a plan to reverse the dramatic decline in the fish’s population, which included addressing habitat degradation from invasive carp and goldfish species in Clear Lake. In 2022, WSB, Big Valley, Robinson Rancheria Pomo, the California Department of Fish and Wildlife (DFW), and Lake County began this project after roughly one year of planning. Phase One of the project included development of an initial carp and goldfish abundance estimate, as no baseline data existed, and surgical implant of 30 high-frequency radio tags in carp and goldfish for tracking purposes. This was the beginning of a multi-year, multi-phase project to reverse the decline in the Hitch population. WSB specifically developed a work plan that involved coordinating field crews for two separate site visits at Clear Lake, each lasting three days. The plan utilized California DFW boats, local guides, and tribal staff to locate the tagged carp and goldfish using electrofishing and gill nets. WSB staff were present to lead these efforts and ensure proper data collection. From this data, WSB drafted a report that identified the baseline carp and goldfish population estimates and found them above management thresholds, necessitating next steps.
Project Feature
Clear Lake Carp and Goldfish Management- Phase 1
Clear lake, California
Clients: Big Valley, Robinson Rncheri Pomo California Department of Fish and WildLife Lake County
The Texoma Park Road bridge that traverses the Rooster Creek Connection to Lake Texoma is a piece of critical infrastructure for the Chickasaw Nation of Oklahoma and the Catfish Bay Marina on Lake Texoma. It is the only bridge crossing this section of the lake and connects the Oklahoma State Parks campgrounds with the Chickasaw Nation properties. Originally built in 1939, the bridge no longer efficiently serves the region’s growing needs. The region recently received increased investment from the Chickasaw Nation to develop and revitalize the area. The bridge was a priority, as the 19-foot-wide roadway received a sufficiency rating of 29 out of 100, denoting the clear need for improvements. To meet these growing needs of the area, WSB is working in collaboration with the Chickasaw Nation to design and replace the existing bridge. The Texoma Park Road bridge will be replaced with an updated and expanded crossing with new approach roadways. The approach roadways, pedestrian walkway, and crossing will be expanded to 36 feet in width with two 12-foot-wide lanes and 6-foot-wide shoulders. With an estimated completion time of summer 2026, the new bridge and roadway will properly serve the growth and revitalization efforts championed by the Chickasaw Nation of Oklahoma.
Texoma Park Road Bridge over Rooster Creek
Marshall County, Oklahoma
Clients: Chickasaw Nation of Oklahoma Catfish Bay Marina - Lake Texoma
Clam Lake is home to the historically largest wild rice-producing lake in Wisconsin and is also known for supporting high-quality fishing and waterfowl hunting opportunities. However, in 2007, a dramatic decline in the abundance of wild rice resulted in the multi-year closure of harvesting for tribal members and state harvesters. The common carp, an invasive fish species in Clam Lake, was found to be the culprit. In response, the St. Croix Chippewa Indians of Wisconsin gathered a diverse stakeholder group and securing funding to address this issue and restore the lake. The St. Croix Chippewa hired WSB in 2014 to assist with carp management through the application of integrated pest management, which included carp biomass removal, radio telemetry surveys, and wild rice seeding efforts. WSB worked collaboratively with St. Croix Tribal staff to implement integrated pest management to address the carp. This included coordinating large scale carp biomass removals with licensed commercial fishing crews, training staff on surgical procedures to implant high-frequency radio tags, mapping wild rice bed response to management strategies, and collecting fisheries data using electrofishing and netting gear. WSB also assisted with grant writing to secure additional multi-year funding to continue the project. These efforts resulted in an almost complete restoration of the Clam Lake wild rice resources, improved fisheries, and dramatically improved water quality. Now, the current wild rice abundance allows for ample harvest from tribal and state-licensed harvesters.
St. Croix Chippewa Clam Lake Wild Rice Restoration
Clam Lake, Wisconsin
Client: St. Croix Chippewa Indians of Wisconsin
The Mendocino National Forest is a verdant sanctuary home to Clear Lake, the oldest lake in North America. This lake provides the only habitat for the Clear Lake Hitch, a state-listed threatened species of fish that is being considered for additional listing on the U.S. Endangered Species Act. Tribal, local, state and federal governments developed a plan to reverse the dramatic decline in the fish’s population, which included addressing habitat degradation from invasive carp and goldfish species in Clear Lake. In 2022, WSB, Big Valley, Robinson Rancheria Pomo, the California Department of Fish and Wildlife (DFW) and Lake County began this project after roughly one year of planning. Phase One of the project included development of an initial carp and goldfish abundance estimate, as no baseline data existed and surgical implant of 30 high frequency radio tags in carp and goldfish for tracking purposes. This was the beginning of a multi-year and multi-phase project to reverse the course on the Hitch’s declining population. WSB specifically developed a work plan that involved coordinating field crews for two separate site visits at Clear Lake, each lasting three days. The plan utilized California DFW boats, local guides and tribal staff to locate the tagged carp and goldfish using electrofishing and gill nets. WSB staff were present to lead these efforts and ensure proper data collection. From this data, WSB drafted a report that identified the baseline carp and goldfish population estimates and found them above management thresholds, necessitating next steps.
WSB collaborated with the St. Croix Chippewa Indians of Wisconsin Tribe to conduct an extensive analysis of greenhouse gas emissions as part of their priority climate action plan. The project involved delineating the inventory boundary and collecting pertinent data on emissions sources such as energy, transportation, waste, and land use to quantify community-wide greenhouse gas emissions. Engaging stakeholders was crucial to encourage collaboration and share information about the inventory process, ensuring alignment with data needs and objectives. Various tools, including the greenhouse gas protocol, were employed to facilitate the inventory process and emissions calculations, with a strong emphasis on documenting all assumptions, data sources, and emissions factors to uphold transparency and accuracy. By identifying opportunities and emissions trends, the project facilitated the development of targeted strategies and initiatives to mitigate climate pollution.
St. Croix Chippewa Indians of Wisconsin Climate Pollution Reduction Grant
St. Croix, Wisconsin
Clam Lake is home to the historically largest wild rice-producing lake in Wisconsin and is also known for supporting high-quality fishing and waterfowl hunting opportunities. However, in 2007, a dramatic decline in the abundance of wild rice resulted in the multi-year closure of harvesting for tribal members and state harvesters. The common carp, an invasive fish species in Clam Lake, was found to be the culprit, leading to the St. Croix Chippewa Indians of Wisconsin gathering a diverse stakeholder group and securing funding to address this issue and restore the lake. The St. Croix Chippewa hired WSB in 2014 to assist with carp management, through the application of integrated pest management, which included carp biomass removal, radio telemetry surveys and wild rice seeding efforts. WSB worked collaboratively with St. Croix Tribal staff to implement integrated pest management towards carp. This included coordinating large scale carp biomass removals with licensed commercial fishing crews, training staff on surgical procedures to implant high frequency radio tags, mapping wild rice bed response to management and collecting fisheries data using electrofishing and netting gear. WSB also assisted with grant writing to secure additional multi-year funding to continue the project. These efforts resulted in an almost complete restoration of the Clam Lake wild rice resources, improved fisheries and dramatically improved water quality. Now, current wild rice abundance allows for ample harvest from tribal and state licensed harvesters.
WSB collaborated with the Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community to conduct a feasibility study across 15 tribal buildings and parcels to evaluate the sites for solar PV system potential. WSB conducted on-site assessments, reviewing current electrical equipment, roof structural load-bearing capacity, and utility interconnection requirements to determine solar viability across these sites. A detailed financial analysis of existing electrical usage, existing solar installations, planned future upgrades, utility rates, and estimated solar cost was completed, determining ROI and payback for each site. Sites were ranked based on CO2 reduction, payback, and building planned maintenance schedules to make recommendations on which buildings to prioritize. Research into existing federal and state grants and funding opportunities was completed, and proposals were designed with those requirements in mind to streamline the process for application and installation. Detailed layouts and the initial 10% electrical engineering designs were completed as part of a Phase 2 scope for the recommended sites to streamline the interconnection and future installation process.
Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community Solar Feasibility Analysis
SHAKOPEE, MN
Client: Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community
WSB works with Oklahoma communities to reduce roadway fatalities through the SS4A program. We lead the development of FHWA-compliant Safety Action Plans by coordinating with stakeholders, analyzing crash and roadway data, and identifying high-risk corridors and intersections. Our team manages public engagement, prepares grant applications, and provides targeted safety improvement strategies. These plans meet federal requirements and position the clients to pursue future implementation funding. We have supported multiple jurisdictions in securing both planning and demonstration grants. By collaborating across states, we apply proven methods and adapt successful strategies to local conditions, helping the clients move from planning to execution with confidence.
Safe Streets for All (SS4A) | Safety Planning & Grant Strategy in Oklahoma
Okmulgee, Ok
Client: Muscogee Creek Nation of Oklahoma
WSB partnered with the Cherokee Nation to develop a Long-Range Transit Plan funded by the Areas of Persistent Poverty grant program. The plan outlines a phased transit network that includes commuter routes, mobility hubs, park-and-ride facilities, and Demand Response Transit services designed to improve access across Tribal lands. We conducted a full assessment of existing conditions, identified service gaps, and prioritized safety and facility maintenance. The plan also includes a funding strategy that combines federal programs like the FTA Tribal Transit Program with state grants, tribal revenues, and private partnerships. This approach supports both infrastructure development and ongoing operations. The plan provides the Cherokee Nation with a clear framework to expand reliable, equitable transportation and improve connectivity for its citizens.
Cherokee Nation Long-Range Transit Plan | Expanding Access Across Tribal Lands
Tahlequah, Ok
Client: Cherokee Nation of Oklahoma
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