Our Services
CEP – Civil Engineering Professionals, LLC, established in March 2016, is a distinguished engineering firm certified as a DBE, MBE, and SBE. We offer a comprehensive suite of engineering design and construction administration services.
Our expertise encompasses structural design, bridge inspections, site and roadway development, environmental studies, sanitary sewer systems, trails, and advanced CADD services. With a commitment to excellence, CEP ensures quality and precision in every project we undertake.
Municipal Engineering
CEP Municipal Engineering Services provides essential support to our partner communities, addressing daily engineering needs and facilitating the implementation of their Capital Improvement Plans (CIP). Our team of seasoned professionals is dedicated to safeguarding community interests by optimizing the value of capital investments and minimizing operational and maintenance expenses. At CEP, we are equipped and eager to offer comprehensive planning, design, and construction services to surpass the goals of each community.
Our specialization includes:
- Strategic CIP planning
- Enhancements to sanitary sewer and water systems
- Effective stormwater management
- Innovative roadway design
- Thorough pavement inspection and management
- Meticulous private development review
- Infrastructure construction inspection for private developments
- Erosion and sediment control
- Detailed construction inspection and administration
- Public parks enhancements
- Support for Business Districts
- Engagement with City Councils, Village Boards, and Planning Commissions
- Accurate cost estimating and annual budget reviews
- Site engineering for public facilities
- Environmental assessments
- Enhancing pedestrian safety and accessibility
- Comprehensive Traffic Impact Analysis
- Efficient coordination and permitting with governmental agencies
- Creative streetscaping design
- Active public involvement and presentations
CEP is committed to achieving excellence in municipal engineering, ensuring every project meets our high standards of quality and community satisfaction.
Construction Services
CEP Construction Services offers a robust suite of capabilities designed to ensure the success and integrity of various infrastructure projects. Our services include a thorough constructability review of design plans, meticulous construction inspection, rigorous material testing, and comprehensive management and administration of projects. These projects range widely, including everything from simple resurfacing and rehabilitation to extensive park and trail developments, as well as major heavy highway, bridge, and freeway projects, including specialized night work. Notably, CEP Engineering proudly serves as one of the prime contractors for the significant Illinois Department of Transportation Reconstruction project on I-80.
This project spans 16 miles across Will County, from Ridge Road in the west to US Route 30 in the east. The I-80 corridor is a critical east-west route and a vital component of the national interstate system, handling about 80,000 vehicles daily, including a substantial volume of commercial traffic.
Our role in this transformative project includes managing the reconstruction of the Briggs Street Bridge over I-80 in Joliet, IL. Our construction team is supported by a diverse group of specialists including Resident Engineers, Liaison Engineers, and seasoned Veteran Construction Inspectors. Our collaborative efforts are bolstered by esteemed subcontractors such as TRANSLAND ENGINEERING GROUP, ATLAS ENGINEERING GROUP, and INTERRA, INC., who contribute expertise in assistant engineering, documentation, surveying, and highway materials testing, coordination, and QA/QC quality controls.
CEP’s experience also extends to numerous state and local projects, including the notable STH 82 Resurfacing Project in Marquette County, Wisconsin. This project involved:
- 5.64 miles of milling and Hot Mix Asphalt (HMA) overlay,
- Cold-in-place recycling (CIR) of asphalt pavement,
- Replacement of culvert pipes and culvert pipe lining,
- Reconstruction of railroad crossings,
- Comprehensive traffic control measures,
- Application of pavement markings and rumble strips.
Our service offerings encompass:
- Inspection and safety compliance,
- Management and labor compliance review,
- Effective traffic control strategies,
- Detailed constructability reviews,
- Engaging public and business relations,
- Various specialized testing certifications such as PCCTEC-I, AGGTEC-I, HMA-IPT, Transportation Materials Sampling (TMS), and Nuclear Density Testing.
CEP is dedicated to delivering projects that meet the highest standards of quality and safety, ensuring both community benefit and client satisfaction.
Environmental Services
CEP Environmental Services is dedicated to providing expert evaluation, analysis, and design solutions that enhance land resources and mitigate environmental impacts from various projects.
Our services cater to the needs of government agencies and private developers who strive to meet and exceed community expectations. At CEP, we share your commitment to family and community. We are driven by a passion to create a better future for the coming generations while taking pride in our work and lifestyle. Our team is composed of seasoned professionals who are not only skilled but also efficient in their craft.
Leveraging the strength of our extensive experience, we meticulously plan, design, and construct complex projects with a focus on fostering long-term relationships.
Our areas of expertise include:
- Navigating the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) process,
- Conducting comprehensive noise analyses,
- Performing Phase 1 Environmental Site Assessments (ESAs),
- Coordinating Phase 2 and 2.5 ESAs,
- Managing Confined Animal Feedlot Operations (CAFO),
- Evaluating lead-based paint hazards,
- Redeveloping brownfield sites,
- Facilitating effective agency coordination.
CEP is committed to integrating environmental considerations seamlessly into our projects, ensuring that every project we undertake not only meets but enhances the ecological standards of the areas we serve.
Land Development Services
CEP Land Development Services are meticulously tailored to optimize our clients’ return on investment. At the core of our approach is you—the Client. Your needs for clear answers and effective solutions drive our operations.
Our team harnesses its collective experience to not only meet your expectations but exceed them. Every project at CEP mirrors the aspirations and standards of our clients. We are dedicated to crafting memorable and sustainable spaces that will benefit generations to come. Our professionalism, depth of experience, and efficiency are at your service. We blend our robust experience with a commitment to nurturing long-term client relationships.
Our planning and design processes are thorough, encompassing everything from feasibility studies and preliminary designs to complex project execution, ensuring that every development is a testament to our dedication to excellence.
Our specialized services include:
Planning and Feasibility: Conducting feasibility studies, developing community-sensitive solutions, crafting transportation system plans, performing traffic studies, and analyzing parking.
Consultation and Coordination: Providing commercial development consultation and handling agency coordination including WI Trans 233 subdivision reviews and conditional site plans.
Environmental and Infrastructure Management: Managing stormwater, controlling erosion, and designing water & sewer systems, while addressing floodplain concerns.
Design and Construction:
Handling land subdivision, mass grading analysis, and the design of local roadways, streets, and utilities. We also offer land appraisal and acquisition services, detailed site design, and utility design & coordination.
Technological Integration: Utilizing GPS grade-controlled machine operation data for precision in construction and infrastructure development.
At CEP, we are committed to transforming visions into reality while fostering sustainable and profitable environments.
Structures
CEP’s Structural Engineering division boasts a wealth of experience in the comprehensive assessment and design of infrastructure projects, including bridge inspections, rehabilitation reports, full bridge design, box culvert design, retaining walls, and sign structure design.
Our seasoned team leverages deep industry knowledge to plan, design, and construct both straightforward and complex projects while fostering enduring client relationships.
Our structural engineers are highly trained and hold certifications in key areas such as the FHWA and WisDOT Safety Inspection of In-Service Bridges, Load Resistance Factor Design (LRFD), and hydrologic and hydraulic analyses, which are crucial for effective water crossing design.
Structure Design Capabilities:
- Designing both complex and simple bridge structures.
- Engineering tunnel infrastructures.
- Developing retaining wall systems.
- Designing culverts and drainage control structures.
- Creating robust foundation systems.
- Planning and designing parking structures.
- Specializing in vertical and aesthetic design to enhance structural functionality and visual appeal.
Safety & Security Measures:
- Implementing security fences.
- Conducting thorough structural inspections.
- Evaluating structure ratings.
- Administering the FHWA Bridge Inspection Program.
- Providing geotechnical engineering services to ensure stability and safety.
At CEP, we are committed to delivering engineering solutions that not only meet the technical requirements but also contribute to the aesthetic and functional enhancement of community infrastructures.
Surveying Mapping
At CEP, we offer a full range of civil engineering surveying and mapping services, including Topographic Surveys, Design Surveys, Boundary Surveys, Plat Design, and Construction Staking.
Our approach integrates cutting-edge technology and precision to deliver reliable and efficient surveying solutions. We utilize advanced robotic total stations, which streamline the survey process by allowing a single surveyor to operate efficiently and accurately under a wide range of environmental and weather conditions. This technology significantly reduces crew size without compromising on precision. Additionally, for areas with unobstructed sky views, we employ Global Positioning System (GPS) technology.
GPS enables our surveyors to operate independently and cover larger areas without the need to frequently reset equipment, enhancing productivity and coverage.
Our expertise extends to sophisticated mapping and Geographical Information Systems (GIS), providing our clients with critical data that supports informed decision-making. This integration of GIS with our surveying services ensures that our clients can access comprehensive, accurate, and actionable information swiftly and effortlessly, facilitating optimal planning and execution of projects.
Transportation:
CEP Transportation Engineering Services are expertly designed to meet the needs of clients seeking safer, more economical, and lower-maintenance transportation systems. Our team brings a wealth of experience across a broad spectrum of transportation engineering disciplines.
Roadway Design:
Our capabilities extend from 3R projects (resurfacing, restoration, and rehabilitation) to designing bikeways and pedestrian facilities. We excel in traffic calming initiatives, corridor studies, planning, and interchange configuration studies. This extensive range of services ensures that we can address varied client needs from basic enhancements to comprehensive system overhauls.
Structure Design:
We handle a diverse array of structural engineering tasks from straightforward culvert sizing to both complex and simple bridge designs. Our structured approach ensures safety and durability, while aligning with client budgets and timelines.
Construction Services:
CEP’s construction services include detailed inspection, management, and administration, specializing in infrastructure and municipal, structural, and transportation engineering projects. We are committed to maintaining schedules, adhering to budgets, fostering positive contractor relationships, maintaining accurate documentation, and effectively closing out projects.
Planning Services:
- Corridor and preliminary design studies
- Interchange feasibility studies
- Community-sensitive solutions
- Comprehensive transportation system plans
- Traffic safety studies
- Active public involvement
Highlighted Project:
Fish Hatchery Road Interchange in Madison, WI, where we are engaged in enhancing the interchange to improve traffic flow and safety.
Design Services:
- 3R projects enhancing urban freeways and highways
- Local roadway and street improvements
- Intersection improvements
- Design of bridge and wall structures
- Development of efficient parking systems
- Upgrading railroad crossings
- Designing bike paths and pedestrian routes
Operations:
- Developing access management plans
- Implementing neighborhood traffic calming strategies
- Conducting pedestrian, bike, and trail studies
- Performing parking analyses
- Managing transit operations
At CEP, we are dedicated to delivering transportation solutions that not only meet but exceed the expectations of our clients, ensuring systems are safe, efficient, and sustainable.
Federal Government
Founded in March 2016, CEP | Civil Engineering Professionals, LLC, is a certified DBE, MBE, and SBE firm that brings together a multidisciplinary team of seasoned civil engineering professionals.
Our team members, who have extensive prior collaboration, specialize in engineering design, construction administration, and real estate services. At CEP, our goal is to be the premier service provider in the civil engineering and real estate sectors. We are acutely aware of the critical missions Federal agencies undertake and tailor our services to support these missions effectively.
Our business model is founded on enhancing the performance and service of the agencies we serve, reflecting our commitment to excellence and strategic support.
Contact Information:
Direct: (608) 960-7646
Email: Najim@CEPcompany.com
Contact Person:
Owner Najim Heidai, PE
Company Data
- ESTABLISHED: March 2016
- CAGE CODE: 7NLT6
- Unique Entity ID for SAM: MA43GFLZS6A5
NAICS Codes:
- 541330: Civil Engineering Services (Primary NAICS Code)
- 541340: Drafting Services
- 541370: Surveying and Mapping (except Geophysical)
Services
Federal Experience:
- Art Johnston, PE: Employed by USDA-Forest Service, Region 9, as a Technical Services Design Team Engineer from 1989 to 2011 and as a Regional Structure Engineer in 2002.
- Matt Murphy: Served as the Bridge Program Manager (2010-12) and Transportation Program Manager (2012-15) for USDA-Forest Service, Region 9.
CEP is committed to providing top-tier engineering solutions that meet the evolving needs of our clients and enhance the infrastructure of the communities we serve.