What SAI Consulting Engineers, Inc. does

SAI Consulting Engineers, Inc. is a privately held, transportation-focused civil engineering and construction management firm headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, founded in 1964. The company delivers bridge and highway design, structural and bridge inspection, traffic engineering, construction management and inspection (CM/CI), right-of-way acquisition, and design-build delivery services. Its customer base is almost exclusively governmental: state departments of transportation (PennDOT districts 4, 9, 10, and 11; FDOT District 3), the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission, and municipal clients such as the City of Pittsburgh. Revenue is generated through professional-services, project-based, and open-end agreements with these public agencies; pricing is not publicly disclosed and contracts are quote-based.

The firm operates from four offices—Pittsburgh (HQ), Lemoyne (central PA), Newtown Square (Philadelphia area), and Lake Mary, Florida—giving it physical proximity to the agencies and project sites that drive its pipeline. SAI pursues larger and more complex work through joint ventures with complementary firms including The EADS Group, Michael Baker, Pickering Corts & Summerson, and Joseph B. Fay. In March 2026 the company acquired Construction Consultant Services (CCS), a Pittsburgh construction-inspection firm founded in 1992, adding 13 inspectors and explicitly expanding CM/CI capacity as part of stated strategic growth plans. The firm also reports use of drone-based bridge inspection methods as an operational technology differentiator, and maintains an employee-owner workforce under President Glenn Stickel with a leadership bench of licensed PEs and CBSI-certified inspectors.

Name

SAI Consulting Engineers, Inc.

Legal name

SAI Consulting Engineers, Inc.

Website

https://saiengr.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1964

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

SAI Consulting Engineers is a Pittsburgh-based civil engineering firm founded in 1964, providing transportation infrastructure services—bridge and highway design, bridge inspection, construction management, and right-of-way acquisition—to state DOTs and municipalities across Pennsylvania and Florida.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Civil Engineering Consulting

NAICS

Engineering Services (54133), Architectural, Engineering, and Related Services (5413)

SIC

Services-Engineering Services (8711)

akta.pro primary industry

Transportation & Traffic Engineering Consulting (BPAHAIAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Civil & Structural Engineering Consulting (BPAHAIAA), Testing, Inspection, Certification & Commissioning (TICx) Technical Services (BPAHAIAL)

Keywords

• Civil engineering services
• Transportation infrastructure
• Bridge inspection
• Construction management
• Highway design

Headquarters

HQ city

Pittsburgh

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Revenue model

1. Engineering Consulting Services: Professional engineering consulting services including transportation engineering, bridge inspection, construction management and inspection, and related services to government and private sector clients.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

SAI Consulting Engineers, Inc. is a transportation-focused civil engineering and construction management firm that provides planning, design, inspection, and construction management/inspection (CM/CI) services for bridges, highways, and related transportation infrastructure. It serves state departments of transportation (PennDOT, FDOT), municipal governments, turnpike commissions, and private construction firms primarily in Pennsylvania and Florida through professional engineering consulting engagements.

Product overview

SAI Consulting Engineers, Inc. is a transportation-focused civil engineering and construction management firm offering a comprehensive portfolio of services. The core offerings include Transportation Engineering (highway design, structure design, traffic engineering, bridge rehabilitation, design management, and streetscape/trail design), Contractor Services (design-build delivery, traffic control plans, construction engineering, emergency services), Bridge Inspection, Construction Services (construction management, construction inspection/CEI), and Right-of-Way Acquisition Services. These services are delivered to government and private sector clients throughout Pennsylvania and Florida. The company expanded its capabilities in March 2026 through the acquisition of Construction Consultant Services (CCS), adding 13 inspectors to strengthen its CM/CI service offerings.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Transportation Engineering Civil engineering services focused on transportation infrastructure including highway design, structural design, traffic engineering, bridge rehabilitation and preservation, design management, and streetscape and trail design. Delivered to government transportation agencies and private sector clients.
• Contractor Services Engineering services supporting contractors on transportation projects, including alternate delivery (design-build), traffic control plans, construction engineering, and emergency response services. Targeted at private construction firms executing infrastructure work.
• Bridge Inspection Professional bridge inspection services including visual inspection, condition assessment, and reporting for compliance with state and federal requirements. Includes use of drone-based inspection methods.
• Construction Services (CM/CI and CEI) Comprehensive construction management and inspection services including construction management, construction inspection, and Construction Engineering Inspection (CEI) services ensuring compliance with plans and specifications. Capabilities expanded in March 2026 via acquisition of Construction Consultant Services (CCS).
• Right-of-Way Acquisition Services Right-of-way acquisition services supporting transportation projects, including property appraisal, negotiation, and acquisition documentation for infrastructure programs.

Quantifiable outcome

• Won FDOT District 3 design agreement with estimated $2 million design fee for $13 million construction projects
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• The EADS GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 20 June 2019SAI and The EADS Group were selected together by the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission for an open-end construction management and inspection services agreement covering MP 0.00 to MP 247.00, including I-376, Turnpike 576, Turnpike 66, and Turnpike 43.
• Pickering, Corts & Summerson Consulting Engineers & SurveyorscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSAI and Pickering, Corts & Summerson were jointly selected for PennDOT District 4-0 Inspection Agreement, combining SAI's transportation engineering expertise with Pickering's survey capabilities.
• Michael BakercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSAI Consulting Engineers, Inc. and Michael Baker were selected together for an open-end agreement in PennDOT District 11-0, representing a strategic partnership for transportation infrastructure projects.
• Plum Contracting, Inc.minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPlum Contracting, Inc. collaborated with SAI on the Margaret Road project, with Grady Smith from Plum Contracting participating in the ASHE Mid Allegheny presentation about the project.
• Joseph B. FaycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSAI and Joseph B. Fay were selected for design-build projects in PennDOT District 11-0, combining SAI's engineering design capabilities with Fay's construction expertise.
• talent network, inc.minorOtherstalent network, inc. provided gaming tables and dealers for SAI's Winter Party corporate event.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Gannett Fleming: Pennsylvania-headquartered, mid-sized engineering firm with a strong transportation/highway and bridge practice serving PennDOT, turnpike commissions, and state agencies across the Mid-Atlantic. Highly comparable to SAI in size, geography, and service mix.
• Whitman, Requardt & Associates: Mid-Atlantic (Baltimore-based) civil engineering consultancy with a longstanding bridge, highway, and water practice serving state DOTs and municipal clients. Comparable in scale and public-sector focus to SAI.
• TranSystems: Transportation-focused engineering and consulting firm covering highway, bridge, freight, and transit work for state DOTs and agencies. Similar service-line breadth to SAI with a comparable public-sector go-to-market motion.
• Modjeski and Masters: Specialist bridge engineering firm with deep PennDOT and national bridge inspection/design credentials. A close peer given SAI's bridge inspection and design emphasis.
• The EADS Group: Pennsylvania-based civil engineering and surveying firm that partners with SAI on PA Turnpike Commission open-end work. Comparable in scale and transportation focus, and an existing co-bidding partner.
• Pickering, Corts & Summerson: Pennsylvania-based civil engineering and surveying firm that has partnered with SAI on PennDOT District 4-0 inspection agreements. Similar scale, geography, and DOT-focused service mix.

Broad incumbents

• Michael Baker International: Large, Pennsylvania-headquartered engineering firm with a major transportation practice; SAI has partnered with Michael Baker on PennDOT District 11-0 open-end work. Sizable incumbent competing for the same DOT contracts.
• HDR Inc. Large multi-discipline engineering consultancy with a substantial transportation/highway/bridge business serving state DOTs nationwide. Competes with SAI for larger PennDOT and FDOT open-end agreements.
• WSP USA: Global engineering professional services firm with a large US transportation practice (legacy Parsons Brinckerhoff). Competes for major state DOT and turnpike contracts across Pennsylvania and Florida.
• Stantec: Global engineering, architecture, and environmental services firm with active transportation and bridge design practices across North America. A broader incumbent that overlaps with SAI on DOT and municipal work.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A1 record

Investments

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