Public engineering firm profile
Chattanooga, TN
Using Nature's Wisdom for Engineering Innovation in Municipal & Private Infrastructure
CTI Engineers is a civil engineering consulting firm specializing in the planning, development, design, and construction management of municipal and private water, wastewater, and stormwater infrastructure systems. Founded in Chattanooga, Tennessee in 1991, CTI has grown to more than 50 employees across five offices in Tennessee, Ohio, and Georgia, with an average employee tenure exceeding 15 years.
Keeping our waterways clear of pollution relies on effective wastewater treatment and is a critical aspect of environmental stewardship.
Ensuring communities can provide their residents with access to clean, safe, reliable drinking water is fundamental to our mission.
Collecting wastewater and distributing drinking water relies on complex systems of infrastructure that must be maintained effectively.
Unpredictable weather events are on the rise. Unchecked, storm water can cause flooding and erosion problems and overwhelm treatment facilities.
Site planning and development are crucial steps in transforming any land into a valuable and usable asset.
Helps clients navigate environmental regulations for wetlands and waterways while reducing project delays.
Helps solid-waste facilities improve capacity while controlling construction and permitting costs and streamlining operations.
Chattanooga, TN | City of Chattanooga | Wastewater
Decades of engineering improvements at Chattanooga's Moccasin Bend wastewater treatment plant, supporting expansions from 40 MGD to 140 MGD with a peak treatment capacity of 260 MGD.
Portage County, OH | Punderson State Park | Water Supply
Consolidated water supply for the 750-acre park from 10 groundwater wells and six individual treatment systems into a single centralized plant, with the clearwell serving as the building's foundation and a glass wall allowing visitors to observe treatment operations.
Lookout Mountain, TN | Water Supply
Replaced century-old waterlines on Lookout Mountain with a new alignment that includes a 600-foot elevated section engineered to resist wind and seismic loads. Construction required minimal disturbance to National Park Service trails, with mules used to haul materials along sensitive sections.
Marlboro, OH | Village of Marlboro | Wastewater
Eliminated on-site septic systems for approximately 100 homes and businesses by constructing a new wastewater treatment plant and sewer system. The project replaced a 70-year-old storm sewer that had contributed septic overflow to Walborn Reservoir, the drinking-water supply for nearby Alliance.
Massillon, OH | City of Massillon | Wastewater
Addressed EPA phosphorus and nitrogen limits without available tankage space by implementing an Integrated Fixed-Film Activated Sludge (IFAS) system that increased biological loading capacity within the existing plant footprint. At the time of installation, it was the first such system in Ohio.
CEO
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Joined CTI in 1995 as one of the founding engineers of the Akron office. A water treatment process engineer specializing in treatment plant design, pumps, and hydraulics, he holds a master's in civil engineering from the University of Akron. Became CTI's third CEO in 2026.
COO
PE
Joined CTI in 1994 in the Chattanooga office. Built a career in construction before moving to CTI to lead the solid waste and industrial division. Took over as COO in 2018.
CFO
PE
Joined CTI in 2005 in the Chattanooga office. Serves as lead structural engineer supporting all branch offices. Became CFO in 2021.
Executive VP
PE
One of CTI's founding engineers in Chattanooga in 1991. An experienced wastewater treatment process engineer, he served as CTI's first President and CEO from 1991 to 2018 and continues as expert counsel on complex engineering challenges.
Executive VP
PE
Joined CTI in 1995 as one of the founding engineers of the Akron office. Specializes in wastewater treatment process engineering and served as Akron Branch Office Manager, COO, and CTI's second CEO beginning in 2018.