Cross Creek Stream Bank Stabilization
Fayetteville, NC | Stormwater & Flood Control
Stream bank stabilization following Hurricane Matthew and Hurricane Florence flooding impacts.
Directory
Public engineering firm profile
Gradient, PLLC
Cary, NC
Land and Water Engineering Solutions
- Services
- 12
- Offices
- 3
- Projects
- 12
- Leaders
- 7
- Founded
- 2018
Overview
Founded in 2018, Gradient, PLLC is a customer-centered and employee-focused consulting engineering practice specializing in land development and stormwater management. It delivers creative, sustainable, and practical engineering solutions for private, municipal, and government clients, with offices in Cary, Durham, and Fayetteville, North Carolina. Professional Engineers are licensed in multiple states, including NC, MD, DC, VA, SC, GA, FL, TX, and AZ.
- Founded
- 2018
Services
Land Development
From small parcels to large-scale commercial and institutional projects, Gradient delivers comprehensive land development services covering planning, site design, permitting, and construction administration.
Stormwater Management
Gradient is a trusted partner for stormwater engineering and planning, providing watershed management, stormwater control measure design, and regulatory compliance from initial study through construction.
Innovation & Technology
Gradient combines engineering expertise with innovative technologies and research-driven approaches to solve complex environmental and land development challenges.
Industries
Firm type
Projects
SCM Condition Assessments and Repair/Restoration Plans
NCDOT | Government
Assessment, repair, and restoration of stormwater control measures including inspections and H&H analysis.
Citywide Watershed Master Plan
Fayetteville, NC | City of Fayetteville | Government
Watershed master planning collaboration with the city.
Clinic Parking Lot Improvements
Military Installation, NC | Federal
Parking layout optimization by consolidating spaces at a military installation clinic.
Swift Creek Watershed Master Plan
Cary, NC | Town of Cary | Government
Large-scale urban watershed planning for the Swift Creek watershed.
Stormwater Asset Inventory and Condition Assessment
Henderson, NC | City of Henderson | Government
Development of stormwater management capabilities through asset inventory and condition assessment.
Repair Motor Pool Pavement
Military Installation, NC | Federal
Pavement repair and rehabilitation at a military installation motor pool.
Adam Street Drainage Improvements
Fayetteville, NC | City of Fayetteville | Government
Design and implementation of comprehensive drainage solutions that address undersized infrastructure and manage flood risks.
Stormwater Control Retrofits
Cary, NC | Town of Cary | Government
Design of stormwater control measure retrofits to enhance local drainage, reduce erosion, and mitigate downstream risks.
Wayland Drive Area Drainage Improvements
Fayetteville, NC | City of Fayetteville | Government
Detailed hydrologic and hydraulic modeling and development of localized drainage improvement plans.
Intersection Improvements at a Military Installation
Military Installation, NC | Federal
Design enhancements to transform a congested military installation intersection into a more efficient, signalized layout.
Stormwater Control Retrofits in Holly Springs
Holly Springs, NC | NCDOT | Government
Design and engineering for stormwater control retrofits to provide enhanced water quality solutions.
Credentials and affiliations
Leadership
Heath Wadsworth
President/CEO
PE
Heath Wadsworth brings over 28 years of civil engineering expertise with a strong foundation in stormwater management, flood and watershed studies, and stream restoration. As President and CEO, he sets the strategic vision and leads multidisciplinary project teams from planning through to installation.
Sujit Ekka
Vice President and Chief Operating Officer
PE, Ph.D.
Sujit Ekka is a dynamic leader with over two decades of progressive experience in consulting engineering and municipal government. As Chief Operating Officer, he leads cross-functional teams to deliver innovative land and stormwater engineering solutions, bringing technical rigor as a licensed Professional Engineer and certified Professional Hydrologist.
Gordon Rose
Senior Principal
PE, LEED AP
Gordon Rose is an engineer and entrepreneur with over 47 years of professional experience. As Senior Principal, he provides visionary leadership and guidance, specializing in creative, cost-effective design solutions. He is a licensed Professional Engineer and LEED Accredited Professional.
Jim Reed
Director of Land Development
PE
Jim Reed has 25 years of experience in site layout design, roadway and intersection improvements, airfield design, storm drain conveyance, and wet utility design. He is a licensed Civil Engineer known for his thorough research of regulatory requirements.
Alex Nice
Director of Water Resources
PE, Ph.D.
Alex Nice has over 30 years of civil infrastructure planning, analysis, permitting, design, construction, and watershed management experience for municipal, transportation, and industrial clients. He is a licensed Professional Engineer and LEED Accredited Professional.
Hayden Strickling
Water Resources Specialist
Hayden Strickling has over six years of experience in hydrologic and hydraulic analysis, watershed modeling, TMDL action plans, and water resources data analysis for municipal, transportation, and federal clients.
Karen Ross
Stormwater Engineer
PE
Karen Ross is a stormwater engineer focused on hydraulic design, stormwater management, and plan production, with experience gained through work with transportation departments and local municipal governments.