Civil Engineering San Antonio Texas

About Us

Ford Engineering, Inc. is a Texas based Civil Engineering and Land Surveying Firm, headquartered in San Antonio, Texas. Ford Engineering, Inc. provides management, design, and construction phase services to both the private and public sectors.

FEI is certified as a Small Business Entity (SBE) and Woman-Owned Business Entity (WBE) with the South Central Texas Regional Certification Agency (SCTRCA), as well as, a Women's Business Enterprise (WBE) certified with the Women's Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC). Ford Engineering, Inc. is also classified as a Historically Underutilized Business (HUB) and a Historically Underutilized Entity (HUE).

Ford Engineering, Inc. is also pre-certified with the Texas Department of Transportation in the following areas:

3.1.1 - Route Studies and Schematic Design (Minor Roadways)

3.2.1 - Route Studies and Schematic Design (Major Roadways)

3.4.1 - Minor Bridge Layouts

3.5.1 - Major Bridge Layouts

4.1.1 - Minor Roadway Design

4.2.1 - Major Roadway Design

8.1.1 - Signing, Pavement Marking and Channelization

10.1.1 - Hydrologic Studies

10.2.1 - Basic Hydraulic Design

10.3.1 - Complex Hydraulic Design

15.1.1 - Survey

15.1.2 - Parcel Plats

15.1.3 - Legal Descriptions

15.1.4 - Right of Way Maps

15.2.1 - Design and Construction Survey

15.4.1 - Horizontal and Vertical Control for Aerial Mapping

Our objective is to develop innovative and quality solutions that meet our client's budget and time parameters.

We accomplish this by integrating the diverse engineering backgrounds of our staff with our state of the art technical, project, and cost management capabilities. Our firm is committed to combining small firm sensitivity with large firm capability.

Established in 1978, Ford Engineering, Inc. has an outstanding record of providing quality services to a wide range of clients for over 30 years. The organization consists of Professional Engineers; Professional Land Surveyors, certified engineering technicians; and supporting drafting, technical, administrative and field personnel.

The firm provides engineering, surveying, and consulting services not only in San Antonio, but also throughout South Texas. Our dedicated professionals provide the personal touch necessary to ensure quality service and client satisfaction, no matter how large or small the project.

Regina L. Ford, President

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

Mrs. Ford joined Ford Engineering in 1998 as Chief Financial Officer and in 2001 was named President and Chief Operating Officer. She has responsibility for and directs all financial and administrative operations of the firm, including strategic planning, contract administration, computer system operations, personnel oversight and management, marketing and business development. Mrs. Ford holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration from Lambuth University and has completed graduate work at Southwest Texas University in San Marcos.

EDUCATION:

  • 1983- Bachelor of Science in Business Administration , Lambuth University, Jackson, Tennessee.
  • 1987- Graduate Studies in Education, Southwest Texas University, San Marcos, Texas.

MEMBERSHIPS:

  • The Greater San Antonio Chamber of Commerce
  • The North San Antonio Chamber of Commerce
  • Schertz Chamber of Commerce
  • Real Estate Council of San Antonio


AWARDS:

  • ACEC 2003 Excellence in Engineering National Finalists Award
  • Texas Council of Engineering Companies 2003 Excellence in Engineering Award
  • ACEC 2004 Excellence in Engineering National Finalists Award
  • Texas Council of Engineering Companies 2004 Excellence in Engineering Award
  • ACEC 2006 Excellence in Engineering National Finalist Award
  • Texas Council of Engineering Companies 2006 Excellence in Engineering Award
  • San Antonio Council of Engineering Companies 2006 Excellence in Engineering Award
  • 2006 Best Place to Work in San Antonio - San Antonio Business Journal
  • ACEC 2007 Excellence in Engineering National Finalist Award - 2 projects
  • Texas Council of Engineering Companies 2007 Excellence in Engineering Award - 2 projects
  • San Antonio Council of Engineering Companies 2007 Excellence in Engineering Award - 2 projects

Edwin R. Ford, P.E., R.P.L.S., Executive Vice President

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

Edwin R. Ford, P.E., R.P.L.S., has 38 years of experience in professional engineering and land surveying. Mr. Ford's experience ranges from providing municipal engineering service to clients such as the City of Schertz, for which FEI has served as the City Engineer for the past thirtyyears, to providing complex design services to various entities including the San Antonio Water System, the City of San Antonio, Bexar County, and the Edwards Aquifer Authority. Land development has included projects in some of the most prestigious communities of Bexar County such as The Legends at The Dominion, Greystone Country Estates, The Gardens at Deerfield, Blanco Ridge, and The Waters at Deerfield.

Mr. Ford also has extensive experience in the planning, design, coordination, and management of a wide range of civil / municipal engineering projects for the San Antonio Water System, City of San Antonio, City of Kirby, City of Converse, and the City of Schertz. Mr. Ford is knowledgeable of the San Antonio area and regional land and water resource issues. His role ranges from principal in charge of system planning, to facility designer, to project and program manager.

EDUCATION:

1970 Bachelor of Science,
Civil Engineering, Texas A & M University

REGISTRATIONS:

1975 Registered Professional Engineer Texas No. 38926
1980 Registered Professional Land Surveyor, Texas No. 2365

MEMBERSHIPS:

  • National Society of Professional Engineers
  • Texas Society of Professional Engineers
  • American Society of Civil Engineers
  • Professional Engineers in Private Practice
  • American Council of Engineering Companies
  • Texas Council of Engineering Companies
  • Society of American Military Engineers
  • Texas Society of Professional Surveyors
  • American Water Works Association


AWARDS:

  • Fellow, American Society of Civil Engineers
  • Young Engineer of the Year, 1976 TSPE Nueces Chapter
  • Who's Who In Engineering, American Association of Engineering Societies, Inc., Fifth Edition
  • Who's Who In The South and Southwest, 22nd Edition
  • Who's Who In The South and Southwest, 23rd Edition

 

Michael Lee Perry, P.E. Senior Project Manager

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

Mr. Perry has worked on projects for public and private clients including local and state governments, architectural and construction firms, land developers, industrial, and commercial clients. He has been the Project Manager for street, sanitary sewer, water, drainage, and water and wastewater plants.

Mr. Perry has extensive knowledge of the rules and regulations required by the San Antonio Water System, City of San Antonio, Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, and Texas Department of Transportation pertaining to the use and development of land, including zoning, subdivisions, and platting. Responsibilities include both technical and engineering services, such as engineering design and studies, and CADD operations.

Mr. Perry will be responsible for reviewing the bid and or construction documents during various stages and at completion for accuracy prior to sealing and signing. Mr. Perry will establish the schedule for completion of the project within the specified time, determine milestones and schedule review meetings such that the schedule will be met.

EDUCATION:

1994 Bachelor of Science, Engineering, Auburn University

1995 Graduate Studies in Business Administration, University of Alabama

REGISTRATIONS:

1995 Engineer in Training
2002 Registered Professional Engineer, Texas No. 90259

MEMBERSHIPS:

  • American Society of Civil Engineers
  • Texas Society of Professional Engineers
  • Texas Council of Engineering Companies
  • American Council of Engineering Companies
  • American Water Works Association
  • Society of American Military Engineers

 

Mark B. Hill, P.E. Project Design Engineer

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

Mr. Hill has served as project engineer on projects for municipal and private clients in the San Antonio area. His expertise in civil engineering is in Water Resources. Mr. Hill has been involved in such projects as the design of a 2.0 Million Gallon Ground Storage Tank and Pump Station for the San Antonio Water System and the design of the West Dietz Creek Channelization Project for the City of Schertz. The West Dietz Creek Channelization Project was successful in removing 308 acres from the 100 year flood plain the City of Schertz, Texas.  Mr. Hill has extensive knowledge of the regulations and standards required by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Texas Commission of Environmental Quality (TCEQ), and all local municipal entities.

PROJECT EXPERIENCE:

  • Kirkwood Manor Skilled Nursing Addition, New Braunfels, TX: Civil Design Engineer
    • Completion of a Water Pollution Abatement Plan to comply with TCEQ regulation for construction over the Edwards Aquifer. Design of storm water collection and detention basin system.
  • Wiederstein Road/FM 3009 Intersection, City of Schertz: Design Engineer
    • Hydrologic study of project site. Design of storm water collection system and culverts using the Corp of Engineers HECRAS to model the backwater effect along FM 3009 for 25 and 100-year storm. Road design.
  • Borgfeld Road Improvement Project ~ Drainage and Street Reconstruction, City of Schertz: Design Engineer
    • Hydrologic study of project site. Design of storm water collection system. Road Design.
  • Dietz Creek Drainage Study ~ Green Valley Rd. to Woodland Oaks Dr., City of Schertz: Project Engineer
    • Hydrologic and hydraulic study using HEC-RAS to determine the benefits to neighboring subdivisions during the 25 and 100-year food by re-grading the flowline of the dry creek bed.
  • Dixon/Hoffman Road ~ Street Reconstruction
    • Road reconstruction and culvert design to prevent deterioration of road during 25-year storm.

 

EDUCATION:

1998 Fundamentals of Engineering Exam, EIT
2000 Bachelor of Science, Civil Engineering, Brigham Young University, Provo, Utah
2001 Masters of Science, Civil Engineering, Emphasis in Water Resources, Brigham Young University.

REGISTRATIONS:

2004 Registered Professional Engineer, Texas No.  94904

MEMBERSHIPS:

  • American Society of Civil Engineers
  • American Water Works Association
  • Texas Floodplain Management Assoc.
  • Texas Society of Professional Engineers

 

Rex Hackett, R.P.L.S. Survey Manager

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

Mr. Hackett has over 18 years of experience in land surveying in the south Texas region. He serves Ford Engineering, Inc. as Survey Manager and will assist in the coordination of the Survey Department. His wide range of experience has involved managing and supervising the performance and operation of Computer Aided Design (CAD) department employees in addition to field crew employees. Mr. Hackett has extensive knowledge in preparing boundary construction plats and legal descriptions, drafting plats, boundary maps, right-of-way maps and topographic maps for various types of projects which include, but are not limited to, oil and gas, pipelines and ranch surveys.

Mr. Hackett has coordinated the stake out, boundary surveys, lot surveys and subdivision designs on numerous projects. He has the knowledge needed to oversee all phases of a project from the original request to the final survey.

EDUCATION:

Texas A&M University, Corpus Christi, Texas-Advanced Technician's Short Course
Texas Society of Professional Surveyors-Continuously Operating Reference Station
U.S. Coast Guard Veteran

REGISTRATIONS:

2002 Registered Professional Land Surveyor, Texas No. 5573

MEMBERSHIPS:

Texas Society of Professional Surveyors, Corpus Christi Branch

TXDOT CERTIFICATIONS:

Categories: 15.1.1, 15.1.2, 15.1.3, 15.1.4, 15.2.1, 15.4.1