What Carroll Engineering does

Carroll Engineering, Inc. (CEI) is a privately held, woman-owned engineering firm founded in 1965 in Maryland and now operating from two offices in Hunt Valley, MD and Durham, NC. The firm provides three integrated disciplines — structural engineering, civil engineering, and landscape architecture — for new construction, renovation, adaptive reuse, and historic preservation projects across the mid-Atlantic region (with license coverage extending into the Southeast). Its client base spans educational institutions (Baltimore City/County Public Schools, Stevenson University, Morgan State, UMBC, Coppin State), healthcare systems (University of Maryland Medical System), government agencies (Maryland Department of General Services, Maryland Stadium Authority, Bel Air Police Department), commercial developers (David S. Brown Enterprises, Corporate Office Properties Trust), and multifamily projects.

CEI's technology stack is entirely comprised of industry-standard AEC software — Autodesk Revit, AutoCAD Civil 3D, RISA, ADAPT-PT, Enercalc, ETABS, BIM Collaborate Pro, and others — with no proprietary AI/ML capability. The firm monetizes through project-based professional services fees quoted per engagement, with no public pricing or standard tiers; multi-year master service relationships (e.g., 25+ projects at Oriole Park at Camden Yards, 15+ projects at M&T Bank Stadium, 17+ years at Stevenson University) drive recurring revenue alongside competitive RFP/bid wins. Marketing is reputation-driven — primarily project portfolios, industry awards (SCUP, AIA, ENR MidAtlantic, NAIOP MD), and LEED certifications (Platinum/Gold/Silver) — with minimal digital marketing investment. The firm has ~30+ employees, no external investors or parent company, and is led by second-generation president Judy Carroll, PE, who has held the role for 40+ years.

Name

Carroll Engineering

Legal name

Carroll Engineering, Inc.

Website

https://ceiengineering.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1965

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Carroll Engineering is a woman-owned, Maryland-based engineering firm founded in 1965 providing integrated structural, civil, and landscape architecture services to government, education, healthcare, and commercial clients across the mid-Atlantic region.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Civil & Structural Engineering Services

NAICS

Engineering Services (541330), Architectural, Engineering, and Related Services (5413), Engineering Services (54133)

SIC

Services-Engineering, Accounting, Research, Management (8700)

akta.pro primary industry

Civil & Structural Engineering Consulting (BPAHAIAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

Sustainable/Green Building & LEED Consulting (BPAHAKAG)

Keywords

• Structural engineering services
• Civil engineering services
• Landscape architecture services
• Building design consulting
• Construction engineering services

Headquarters

HQ city

Hunt Valley

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Engineering Services: Professional engineering fees for structural, civil, and landscape architecture services on construction projects. Revenue is project-based, earned through design fees for new construction, renovation, and rehabilitation projects.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Carroll Engineering (CEI) provides integrated structural engineering, civil engineering, and landscape architecture services for new construction, renovation, rehabilitation, and adaptive reuse projects. The firm serves government agencies, private developers, educational institutions, healthcare organizations, and commercial/industrial clients across the mid-Atlantic region from offices in Hunt Valley, Maryland and Durham, North Carolina, with licensure in 15+ states/jurisdictions.

Product overview

Carroll Engineering (CEI) is a woman-owned engineering firm providing integrated civil engineering, structural engineering, and landscape architecture services. Founded in 1965, the company operates from two offices (Maryland and North Carolina) and manages multi-million-dollar projects from New York to Alabama. The three disciplines work together under one roof to provide collaborative service that enhances speed, creativity, and accuracy. The firm specializes in various market sectors including athletic/stadium, college/university, healthcare, industrial, historic preservation, multifamily, office, parking, public safety, recreation, retail, senior living, utilities, and water/wastewater projects.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Structural Engineering Services Comprehensive structural engineering services including new construction, rehabilitation, adaptive reuse, renovation, and repair of distressed structures. Work spans concrete, steel, masonry, wood, and light-gauge construction for government, educational, healthcare, commercial, industrial, and residential clients.
• Civil Engineering Services Civil engineering services encompassing stormwater management, erosion/sediment control, land use planning, grading, sewage/drainage systems, utilities, water distribution, site circulation, and new development/redevelopment. Expertise includes hydrologic and hydraulic analysis and permitting across mid-Atlantic jurisdictions.
• Landscape Architecture Services Landscape architecture services including site feasibility studies, forest stand delineation, forest conservation plans, land-use design oversight, erosion/sediment control plans, and landscape plans. Coordinated with the civil engineering team for integrated project delivery.

Quantifiable outcome

• LEED certifications achieved on multiple projects including LEED Platinum (Two Merriweather), LEED Gold (Morgan State Tyler Hall, Bay-Brook School, Baltimore Horseshoe Casino), and LEED Silver (Victory Villa Elementary, Catonsville District Court)
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Richard Swirnow / Swirnow StructurescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDick Carroll worked with Richard Swirnow and Swirnow Structures to develop the Hambro composite joist system, an innovative structural system combining concrete and composite steel joists that has become a construction staple and is still widely used today.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Rummel, Klepper & Kahl (RK&K): Mid-Atlantic-based multi-discipline engineering firm offering civil, structural, environmental, and construction services from offices across Maryland, Pennsylvania, Virginia, and Washington DC. Directly comparable to CEI in regional footprint, mid-sized employee base, and public-sector client mix including transportation and education.
• KCI Technologies: Maryland-headquartered engineering firm with similar multi-discipline offerings including civil, structural, environmental, and construction engineering. Comparable in geographic concentration in the Mid-Atlantic and focus on transportation, utility, and public-sector clients, though larger in scale than CEI.
• Whitney Bailey Cox & Magnani (WBCM): Baltimore-based multi-discipline engineering firm providing civil, structural, mechanical, and transportation engineering. Closely comparable in size, Mid-Atlantic geographic focus, and public/private client mix including education, healthcare, and government projects.
• Pennoni Associates: Philadelphia-based engineering and design firm with multi-discipline civil, structural, mechanical, and electrical offerings across the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast. Comparable in size, integrated service model, and education/government/commercial client portfolio, though somewhat larger and more geographically diverse than CEI.
• Alfred Benesch & Company: Mid-Atlantic-headquartered multi-discipline engineering firm offering civil, structural, transportation, and environmental services. Comparable regional Mid-Atlantic footprint, public-sector client base including state DOTs and municipalities, and similar project-based revenue model.
• Clark Nexsen: Mid-Atlantic multi-discipline architecture and engineering firm with offices in Virginia, North Carolina, and beyond. Comparable in offering integrated structural, civil, and architecture services, with similar exposure to education, healthcare, and government clients.
• Morris & Ritchie Associates (MRA): Mid-Atlantic engineering firm providing civil, structural, geotechnical, and environmental services from Maryland and regional offices. Comparable in scale, regional concentration, and multi-discipline engineering service offering for public and private clients.

Broad incumbents

• STV Group: National architecture, engineering, and construction management firm with strong presence in the Mid-Atlantic. Overlaps with CEI on education, transportation, and building-sector engineering but operates at much larger scale and broader geographic reach.
• Jacobs Engineering: Global professional services firm providing engineering, technical, scientific, and consulting services across multiple sectors. Overlaps with CEI on structural, civil, and environmental engineering for buildings and infrastructure but operates at vastly larger scale across global geographies.

Emerging players

• Bohler Engineering: Mid-Atlantic-based land development consulting firm specializing in civil engineering, site design, and surveying for commercial, retail, multifamily, and industrial development. Comparable to CEI on civil engineering, site design, and Mid-Atlantic concentration, though more specialized on land development rather than full building structural.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles22 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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