Business Details
Trusted Civil Engineering Solutions in Charlottesville
W W Associates is composed of a diverse group of engineering, surveying, and planning professionals dedicated to providing quality civil engineering services to local and state municipalities, federal facilities, and private and industrial clients throughout Virginia. Our firm has extensive experience in civil and environmental engineering arenas, offering clients experts in their respective fields to ensure quality planning and design services on time and within project financial constraints. We are committed to creating innovative solutions for future infrastructure while preserving the integrity of existing systems, striving to deliver the best engineering solutions in an economically feasible and environmentally sound manner.Our team organizes personnel using a project team approach, preparing detailed scopes reviewed by stakeholders and ensuring frequent communication to maintain client contact throughout the project lifecycle. We believe in following up after project completion and assign officers to oversee resource allocation, quality control, and mentoring for each project manager. With decades of combined experience, our senior engineers and licensed professionals bring specialized expertise to every project, ensuring informed decision-making and successful outcomes for clients across Virginia.
Services
Wastewater Systems
Water Treatment Design
Land Planning
Surveying Services
Infrastructure Development
Dam Safety Assessments
Stormwater Management
Roadway Design
Environmental Permitting
GIS Services
Highlights and features
- We have over 40 years of combined experience in civil engineering and surveying.
- Our team includes licensed professionals in multiple states with advanced degrees.
- We implement a project team approach with detailed scope planning and stakeholder communication.
- Our senior engineers provide specialized expertise and on-the-board decision-making capabilities.
- We maintain quality control through officer oversight and mentoring programs.
Services
Wastewater Systems
We design and rehabilitate wastewater treatment plants, pumping stations, and collection systems for municipalities and industrial clients. Our engineers optimize system efficiency while meeting environmental regulations. Services include process improvements, facility maintenance assistance, and capacity planning to ensure long-term infrastructure viability.
Water Treatment Design
Our team specializes in water treatment plant design, rehabilitation, and distribution system planning. We develop solutions for water storage, transmission, and quality improvement while ensuring compliance with safety standards. Services include hydraulic analysis, SCADA design, and system evaluations to optimize water supply reliability.
Land Planning
We provide comprehensive land planning services including concept plans, grading, drainage, and stormwater management. Our approach integrates low-impact design principles and environmental assessments to create sustainable developments. Services support residential, commercial, and municipal projects with regulatory permitting assistance.
Surveying Services
Our surveying division conducts boundary, topographic, and construction stakeout surveys using GPS and modern technology. We verify aerial data, prepare easement descriptions, and provide as-built documentation for infrastructure projects. Services support accurate site analysis and construction implementation across Virginia.
Roadway Design
We design roadway systems including traffic control plans, curb and gutter installations, and utility infrastructure. Our approach balances vehicular and pedestrian needs while ensuring compliance with safety standards. Services include plan reviews, drainage solutions, and construction administration for municipal road projects.
People
Herbert F. White III
President
Licensed professional engineer in five states with over 40 years of experience. Holds civil engineering degrees from Virginia Military Institute and Virginia Tech. Specializes in infrastructure planning and project management for municipal clients across Virginia.
Jason A. Clark
Vice President
Licensed professional engineer with 25+ years of experience in civil engineering projects. Earned degrees from University of Virginia and Virginia Tech. Focuses on water resource management and facility design for public and private sector clients.
Earl W. Mottley
Vice President
Professional land surveyor with 35+ years of experience in Virginia. Combines surveying expertise with civil engineering knowledge to support infrastructure projects. Specializes in boundary resolution and site development planning.
John J. Petchul
Senior Associate
Licensed professional engineer with 30+ years of experience in wastewater systems. Holds chemical engineering and chemistry degrees from University of Virginia. Provides technical expertise for treatment plant design and operational improvements.
Richard D. Hartman
Senior Associate
Professional engineer with 50+ years of experience in civil infrastructure projects. Graduated from Virginia Military Institute. Specializes in structural analysis and long-term infrastructure planning for municipal clients.
Questions
What engineering services does WW Associates offer?
We provide wastewater systems, water treatment design, land planning, surveying, roadway design, dam safety assessments, and environmental permitting services for public and private clients.
Which geographic areas do you serve?
We primarily serve clients throughout Virginia from our offices in Charlottesville and Lynchburg, supporting municipal, industrial, and private sector projects statewide.
What makes your firm different from other engineering companies?
Our team combines decades of experience with a project-focused approach, licensed professionals in multiple states, and specialized expertise in civil infrastructure planning and implementation.
How do you handle complex infrastructure projects?
We use a structured project team approach with detailed scope planning, stakeholder collaboration, and officer oversight to ensure quality control and timely delivery of complex engineering solutions.
Can you assist with environmental compliance requirements?
Yes, we provide environmental site assessments, stormwater management plans, and permitting assistance to ensure projects meet regulatory standards while maintaining ecological responsibility.
Reviews (1)
Michael Adams
Nov 09, 2017
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We had spoken several times prior to our last engagement. I thought everything for our site plan development was in process, but when I contacted WW to see what the status was, I never received a phone call or email respond back. Ultimately, I had to find engineer expertise elsewhere.
