I3 Engineering & Consulting

What I3 Engineering & Consulting does

I3 Engineering & Consulting, LLC is a Bridgeport, West Virginia-based professional engineering firm founded in 2013 by David Mordan Jr., P.E., delivering multidisciplinary design, surveying, inspection, and compliance services to natural gas pipeline operators and midstream companies across the Mid-Atlantic region. The firm operates two service lines: Facilities Design & Engineering (piping and mechanical, civil, electrical, and cathodic protection design, integrated through 3D CAD modeling and virtual site walkthroughs) and Pipeline Services (surveying including drone-based aerial LiDAR, mapping and GIS, certified inspection, materials management, pipeline design from 6" to 42" diameters, and Part 192/ASME B31.8 regulatory compliance documentation).

The technology stack is sensor-led rather than AI-led. Field operations deploy Matrice 600 Pro and Inspired Flight 1200A drones equipped with Velodyne and Survey32 LiDAR units, Trimble X7 laser scanners with 1-3 mm accuracy, GPS, and robotic total stations, with point-cloud data managed via 3D CAD platforms that auto-generate bills of materials and isometric drawings. The firm holds certifications across API 1169, NACE CIP1/CP2, and NWIS CPWI+V, and operates as an Operator Qualification Proctor/Evaluator through partnerships with ITS, Veriforce, and NCCER, embedding recurring compliance work inside client safety programs.

Revenue is earned through project-based professional services engagements under direct, quote-driven contracts with enterprise clients including Williams, BHE Eastern Gas & Transmission, MPLX, TC Energy, Hope Gas, and Infinity Natural Resources. Geographic delivery spans from New York to South Carolina, with the firm supporting over 1.6 BCF/D of odorized gas capacity across its projects. The business is founder-owned, privately held, bootstrapped without disclosed institutional capital, and is mid-2026 expected to relocate to expanded headquarters in Bridgeport, WV to accommodate continued headcount growth from the current 35+ base.

Name

I3 Engineering & Consulting

Legal name

I3 Engineering & Consulting, LLC

Website

https://i3engineeringllc.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2013

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

I3 Engineering & Consulting, LLC is a Bridgeport, WV-based engineering firm delivering facilities design, pipeline design, drone/LiDAR surveying, inspection, and PHMSA compliance services to natural gas operators and midstream companies across the Mid-Atlantic region.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Pipeline Engineering Consulting

NAICS

Support Activities for Oil and Gas Operations (213112), Architectural, Engineering, and Related Services (5413)

SIC

Oil & Gas Field Services, Nec (1389)

akta.pro primary industry

Distribution System Engineering & Design (Mains/Services/Stations) (EUAJAEAB)

akta.pro secondary industry

Oil & Gas Midstream & Pipeline O&M (Pipelines, Compressor Stations) (EUAEAGAF)

Keywords

• Pipeline engineering design
• Natural gas consulting
• Surveying and mapping
• PHMSA compliance services
• Facilities engineering design

Headquarters

HQ city

Bridgeport

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Engineering and Consulting Services: Professional services revenue from pipeline engineering design, facilities design, surveying, mapping, compliance, and inspection services for natural gas and energy infrastructure projects. Services are project-based and typically delivered through direct engagement with clients on specific projects.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

I3 Engineering & Consulting provides project management, engineering, surveying, compliance, and inspection services for natural gas and emerging energy markets across the Mid-Atlantic region. The firm delivers full-lifecycle services spanning pipeline design, facilities design (piping, mechanical, civil, electrical, and cathodic protection), drone and traditional surveying, mapping and GIS, inspection, materials management, and PHMSA/DOT regulatory compliance documentation. Services are delivered through multi-disciplinary teams using advanced tools including drone-mounted LiDAR, Trimble X7 laser scanning, and 3D CAD modeling for natural gas pipeline operators and midstream companies.

Product overview

I3 Engineering & Consulting is an engineering and consulting firm that provides a comprehensive suite of services for the natural gas and emerging energy markets. The company's offerings are organized around two primary service lines: Facilities Design & Engineering and Pipeline Services. The Facilities Design & Engineering division encompasses piping and mechanical engineering, civil engineering, electrical engineering, and cathodic protection design, all integrated through 3D CAD modeling. The Pipeline Services division includes surveying (both traditional and drone-based), mapping and GIS, inspection, materials management, pipeline design, and regulatory compliance services. These services are delivered through multidisciplinary teams utilizing state-of-the-art technology including drone surveying systems, LiDAR, GPS, and 3D modeling software. The company serves as a one-stop shop for natural gas pipeline and facilities project management, engineering, surveying, compliance, and inspection needs across the Mid-Atlantic region.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Facilities Design & Engineering Comprehensive facility engineering services including piping and mechanical design, civil engineering design, electrical engineering design, and cathodic protection design for natural gas and energy market facilities.
• Pipeline Services Full-service pipeline engineering including surveying, mapping, inspection, materials management, pipeline design, and regulatory compliance services for the natural gas midstream industry.
• Pipeline Design & Engineering Pipeline design covering projects from 6-inch to 42-inch diameter, ranging from hundreds of feet to hundreds of miles. Includes DOT Part 192 and ASME B31.8 code compliance, pipeline classification, pipe material specification, hydrostatic testing plans, valve settings, pig launchers/receivers, and 3D CAD modeling.
• Surveying Services Professional land surveying using GPS, robotic total stations, HD scanners, and drone technology. Services include boundary surveys, topographic surveys, utility line surveys, property surveys, bathometric surveys, and as-built surveys with over 90 years of combined team experience.
• Mapping & GIS Services CAD and GIS mapping services producing topographic site maps, road modeling and construction designs, construction alignment sheets, permit package drawings, class study maps, easement documents, and survey property plats. Data can be hosted through client-specific ArcGIS Online portals.
• Inspection Services Certified inspection team for natural gas transmission, distribution, midstream/gathering, and storage systems. Inspectors include certified welding inspectors, AMPP certified coating inspectors, and API 1169 certified pipeline inspectors with 168 years of combined experience.
• Materials & Completion Records Materials management including bill of material preparation, RFP submission, bid evaluation, and purchase order creation. Completion records services for PHMSA compliance including organization and comprehensive auditing of welding, coating, testing, and non-destructive testing documentation.
• Regulatory Compliance Services Compliance services ensuring Part 192 regulations adherence including Operations and Maintenance Manuals, Damage Prevention Plans, Public Awareness Plans, Emergency Response Plans, Operator Qualification Manuals, Drug and Alcohol Plans, and Construction Manuals. Performs leak surveys, cathodic protection surveys, valve inspections, and atmospheric corrosion inspections.
• Cathodic Protection Design Cathodic protection system design for cross-country pipelines and compressor/meter stations. Uses Wenner four-pin soil resistivity testing method. Delivers system design calculations, plan/detail drawings, and material specifications compliant with NACE SP0169 and CFR 49 Part 192 standards.
• Drone Surveying Aerial surveying using Matrice 600 Pro drones equipped with Zenmuse cameras and Velodyne LiDAR units, plus Inspired Flight 1200A with Survey32 LiDAR system. Capable of capturing 300,000 topographic points per second and providing canopy-penetrating data on 200-acre sites in single flights.

Quantifiable outcome

• Designs for pipelines from 6 to 42 inches and from hundreds of feet to hundreds of miles
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• ITS (Industrial Training Services)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerI3 Engineering's Compliance Team offers Operator Qualification Proctor and Evaluator services through ITS for helping clients maintain OQ compliance.
• VeriforcecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerI3 Engineering holds Veriforce operator qualifications. The Compliance Team offers Operator Qualification Proctor and Evaluator services through Veriforce.
• NCCERcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerI3 Engineering's Compliance Team offers Operator Qualification Proctor and Evaluator services through NCCER for maintaining operator qualification compliance.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• GHD: GHD is a global engineering consultancy with a North American pipeline and gas infrastructure practice covering design, integrity, and environmental services. The firm overlaps with I3's pipeline engineering and inspection services and competes for similar enterprise gas clients.
• Wood Group (Wood): Wood is a broad incumbent in oil, gas, and energy engineering services, with a dedicated midstream/pipeline practice delivering engineering, project management, and integrity services. While vastly larger and global, Wood competes with I3 for natural gas pipeline and facilities engineering scopes from the same enterprise clients (Williams, TC Energy, etc.).
• WSP USA: WSP USA is a broad incumbent engineering consultancy with oil & gas and pipeline practices delivering design, environmental, and program management services. It serves many of the same enterprise gas and midstream clients as I3 at significantly larger scale.
• Kleinfelder: Kleinfelder is a broad engineering consulting firm providing pipeline, gas infrastructure, and integrity services alongside its broader infrastructure practice. It overlaps with I3's pipeline and facilities design, inspection, and compliance offerings, particularly for gas utilities and midstream operators.
• Quanta Services: Quanta Services is a broad infrastructure services incumbent whose pipeline and energy solutions business provides engineering, construction, and integrity services to gas and midstream operators. Quanta competes with I3 for both pipeline engineering scopes and as a turnkey alternative for major clients like Williams, MPLX, and TC Energy.
• Stantec: Stantec is a broad engineering consultancy with a dedicated pipelines and oil & gas practice serving transmission, midstream, and distribution operators. It competes with I3 on multi-disciplinary gas infrastructure design, surveying, and environmental services across North America.

Direct peers

• TRC Companies: TRC is a direct peer offering pipeline engineering, integrity, and compliance services to gas and midstream operators across the U.S. Both I3 and TRC compete for natural gas operator engineering, inspection, and regulatory compliance work, with TRC operating at significantly greater scale and geographic breadth.
• UniversalPegasus International: UniversalPegasus is a direct peer providing pipeline and facilities engineering, project management, and construction services for the oil and gas midstream sector. The firm competes head-to-head with I3 in pipeline design (DOT Part 192 / ASME B31.8), surveying, and integrity work for major pipeline operators.
• Kestrel Engineering: Kestrel Engineering is a niche direct peer providing pipeline and facilities engineering, surveying, and integrity services to natural gas operators. It is comparable to I3 in size, service scope, and customer type, and competes for similar regional pipeline design and inspection engagements.
• EN Engineering (ENTRUST Solutions Group): EN Engineering is a closely direct peer to I3, providing natural gas pipeline and facilities design, integrity management, and compliance services for major gas operators. ENTRUST Solutions Group (which acquired EN Engineering) operates at much larger scale but in the same service categories — pipeline engineering, station design, cathodic protection, and PHMSA compliance — that I3 delivers in the Mid-Atlantic.

Market position

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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