Summit County Engineer

What Summit County Engineer does

Summit County Engineer is an elected county government office established in 1928 and headquartered in Akron, Ohio. The office is responsible for maintaining nearly 200 miles of county roads and approximately 280 bridges serving 542,000+ residents across 13 cities, 9 townships, and 8 villages. Under Ohio Revised Code, the office holds exclusive statutory authority for county road and bridge infrastructure, and the role requires dual Professional Engineer and Professional Surveyor certification (currently held by B. Alan Brubaker, P.E., P.S., sworn in January 5, 2009 and re-elected in December 2024).

The office operates a portfolio of public-facing digital tools, including the Surface Water Management District Dashboard (ArcGIS StoryMaps-based, launched 2026), a GIS Monument Viewer covering 900+ geodetic survey monuments, a Digital Records Room with scanned surveys and subdivision plans, a Road Records Finder, and a Subdivision Document Finder. Internal systems include Kronos for timekeeping, Microsoft Office 365 for email, and integration with Bid Express and Munis Vendor Self Service for procurement. The office also runs the Miniature Bridge Building Competition, a 26-year-old STEM education program awarding scholarships to local high school students.

Summit County Engineer is funded entirely outside the County's general fund, drawing from vehicle registration tax, Ohio motor fuel tax (38.5¢/gal unleaded, 47¢/gal diesel), a $20.00 permissive license tax per registration, and federal and state grants (FHWA, ODOT, OPWC). With 41 employees, the office is structured as a public service delivery entity rather than a commercial enterprise, with no traditional sales motion and no revenue reporting. Services are delivered through three physical locations (main office, Public Service Department, Boston Mills Road Station), a 24/7 phone line, online portals, and direct coordination with the 9 townships and 13 cities within Summit County. The office has no parent company, no subsidiaries, and is not subject to traditional funding or M&A dynamics.

Name

Summit County Engineer

Legal name

Summit County Engineer

Website

https://summitengineer.net

Company type

Private

Founded year

1928

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Summit County Engineer is an elected county government office in Akron, Ohio, established in 1928, that maintains nearly 200 miles of county roads and approximately 280 bridges for 542,000+ residents across 13 cities, 9 townships, and 8 villages. The office operates with 41 employees, funded by vehicle registration taxes, fuel taxes, permissive license fees, and federal/state grants.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Public Works Engineering & Transportation Infrastructure

NAICS

Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction (23731), Administration of Environmental Quality Programs (924)

SIC

Heavy Construction Other Than Bldg Const - Contractors (1600)

akta.pro primary industry

Public Works Departments (Streets, Bridges, Stormwater, Fleet, Maintenance) (BPAIALAD)

akta.pro secondary industry

Road & Highway Authorities (Planning, Construction, Maintenance) (BPAIALAA)

Keywords

• County engineering services
• Road and bridge maintenance
• Stormwater management
• Public works infrastructure
• Transportation funding administration

Headquarters

HQ city

Akron

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Infrastructure, Operations, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Vehicle Registration Tax: Primary funding from vehicle registration (license plate fees) tax revenue. County Engineer receives a share based on a formula calculated after amounts are deducted for state highway debt retirement, city roads, and township road improvements.
2. Gasoline Tax: Ohio motor fuel tax is 38.5 cents per gallon of unleaded fuel and 47 cents per gallon of diesel fuel. State gas tax is divided between state (60%) and local agencies including counties, cities, villages, and townships (40%).
3. Permissive License Tax: County permissive tax of $20.00 per registration. All revenue collected under this program is used for improvements within Summit County.
4. Federal and State Grants: Federal Highway Administration provides funding through Local Bridge Program, Eastern Federal Lands Access Program, Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality program, Surface Transportation Block Grant funding, and Transportation Alternative Set Aside funding. State of Ohio provides Ohio Public Works Commission, Local Transportation Improvement Fund, Ohio Bridge Partnership Program, and Local Major Bridge Program funding.
5. Other Income: Interest income on deposits in County treasury, fines, assessments, fees for services, and grants from state and federal government.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

The Summit County Engineer's Office is a county-level government agency that maintains, designs, and constructs nearly 200 miles of county roads and approximately 280 bridges across Summit County, Ohio, and administers the county's Surface Water Management District. It provides engineering design and administration services to townships, processes permits, manages historical survey and road records, and funds the program through vehicle registration, motor fuel, and permissive license taxes supplemented by state and federal grants.

Product overview

Summit County Engineer is a government office providing public infrastructure services rather than a commercial product company. The office maintains nearly 200 miles of county roads and approximately 280 bridges throughout Summit County, Ohio. Its public-facing digital services include the Surface Water Management District Dashboard (ArcGIS-based stormwater data visualization), GIS Monument Viewer, Survey Documents Finder, Road Records Finder, and Subdivision Document Finder (online searchable archives of survey and road records), an interactive Project Tracking System for infrastructure projects, and online permit application tools. The office also operates the Miniature Bridge Building Competition (MBBC), an annual STEM education program for high school students. Primary funding comes from vehicle registration, gasoline taxes, and permissive license taxes, with additional support from state and federal infrastructure grants.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Surface Water Management District Dashboard Interactive ArcGIS-based dashboard that gives the public transparent access to Surface Water Management District program fees, assessments, and stormwater management data across Summit County communities.
• GIS Geodetic Survey Monument Viewer Web-based GIS application for viewing geodetic control monuments with accurate horizontal and/or vertical data; built and maintained by the Summit County GIS Department and covers over 900 monuments across the county.
• Survey Documents Finder Online searchable database that provides access to scanned images of surveys, subdivision plans, and road record documents from the Summit County Engineer's records archive (Digital Records Room), available 24/7 over the internet.
• Road Records Finder Online portal providing access to road record documents and roadway survey records maintained by the Summit County Engineer's Survey Section.
• Subdivision Document Finder Online searchable database of subdivision plats and improvement plans for unincorporated areas of Summit County.
• Project Tracking System Public project search portal that allows residents and partners to view current and proposed Summit County infrastructure projects, including bridge replacements, road resurfacing, roundabout construction, and pavement maintenance programs.
• Online Permit Applications Web-based permit application system for construction permits, special hauling permits, driveway permits, and stormwater management grading permits issued by the Summit County Engineer's Office.
• Miniature Bridge Building Competition (MBBC) Annual STEM education competition for high school students involving bridge design and construction, with scholarship awards and college scholarships for participants pursuing engineering degrees.
• Engineering Design and Project Administration Services for Townships Engineering design, construction administration, and project management services delivered to Summit County's townships through formal agreements and coordination.
• County Road and Bridge Maintenance and Construction Maintenance, repair, resurfacing, and construction services for nearly 200 miles of county roads and approximately 280 bridges across Summit County, including pavement markings, signs, guardrail, bridges, and signal maintenance directed by the Public Service Department.
• Surface Water Management District Program County-administered stormwater management program providing drainage and watershed protection services across Summit County communities, supported by the SWMD Dashboard and program fees.

Quantifiable outcome

• Nearly 200 miles of county roads maintained
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers5 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

Integration5 records

AI capability2 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCoordinates on major construction projects, provides funding through various programs including Ohio Public Works Commission, Local Transportation Improvement Fund, Ohio Bridge Partnership Program. ODOT provides 80% funding for major road and bridge projects with local government responsible for design costs, right-of-way, and local share.
• City of TwinsburgcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCooperating on replacement of Glenwood Drive, County Route 126, bridge over Tinkers Creek. Partnership includes coordination on detour routes, emergency services, and project impacts including 0.21 acre land acquisition from Center Valley Park.
• Summit Soil and Water Conservation District (Summit SWCD)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartners on Surface Water Management District education and outreach initiatives. Jointly hosts hands-on macroinvertebrate sampling events to teach residents about watershed health and water quality.
• Akron Metropolitan Area Transportation StudyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDisburses Carbon Reduction Program funding to the County Engineer. Provides 20% match funding from Motor Vehicle Gas Tax for qualifying projects.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Franklin County Engineer's Office: County engineer office for Franklin County (Columbus), Ohio's second-largest county by population. Operates the same model of road/bridge maintenance, subdivision plats, and stormwater management funded by license/gas taxes and grants.
• Lucas County Engineer's Office: County engineer office for Lucas County (Toledo), Ohio. Comparable mid-sized Ohio county executing the same county roads, bridges, and subdivision review mandate.
• Hamilton County Engineer's Office: County engineer office for Hamilton County (Cincinnati), Ohio's third-most populous county. Directly comparable in scope, funding model, and statutory mandate; manages similar road and bridge inventories and surface water programs.
• Cuyahoga County Department of Public Works: Engineer-equivalent public works agency for Cuyahoga County (Cleveland), the most populous Ohio county. Performs the same statutory functions of road/bridge maintenance, subdivision review, and stormwater management under comparable Ohio Revised Code authority.
• Montgomery County Engineer's Office: County engineer office for Montgomery County (Dayton), Ohio. Performs the same road, bridge, and stormwater management functions under the same Ohio Revised Code framework as Summit County Engineer.
• Summit Soil and Water Conservation District: Partner conservation district co-hosting watershed and stormwater education events with Summit County Engineer. Operates an overlapping mission in surface water management and environmental stewardship within the same county.
• Stark County Engineer's Office: County engineer office for Stark County (Canton), a neighboring Ohio county of comparable size to Summit. Performs analogous road, bridge, and stormwater management under the same Ohio statutory authority.
• Portage County Engineer's Office: County engineer office for Portage County, an adjacent Ohio county where Summit County Engineer Alan Brubaker previously served as Assistant County Engineer. Directly comparable in scope and statutory mandate.

Broad incumbents

• Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT): State-level transportation authority that funds and coordinates major road and bridge projects with Summit County Engineer (typically 80% of project cost). Operates a broader portfolio at the state level but interfaces directly with county engineer offices on shared infrastructure.

Regional players

• Akron Metropolitan Area Transportation Study (AMATS): Metropolitan planning organization that disburses Carbon Reduction Program funding and provides 20% match funding to Summit County Engineer. Operates at a regional planning layer above the county engineer office and shapes project funding availability.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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M&A

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