JRH Engineering, a licensed engineering firm with 19 years of experience in civil, structural, and land development. JRH Engineering is a licensed civil and structural engineering firm founded in 2008, headquartered at 6520 Masters, Manvel, Texas 77578, with offices in Houston TX, Charlotte NC, and Orlando FL. Certified WBE, WOSB, and HUB-eligible. Connect with us: (800) 227-9635 | sales@jrhengineering.net | jrhengineering.net. Texas Firm Registration Number F-10385, Florida Engineering Business Registry Number 38516, and North Carolina Firm License Number P-3118.
JRH Engineering provides civil engineering, structural engineering, and land development services in Austin County, Texas — including Bellville (the county seat), Sealy, Industry, and surrounding communities along I-10, US-90, and SH-36 west of Houston. Austin County sits along the I-10 West corridor between Houston and San Antonio, with growing commercial development at Sealy's I-10 interchange and agricultural land development throughout the county.
Engineering Services Starts With Us In Industry, TX
As leading civil engineering consultants,
we provide full-service solutions for a wide range of projects.
From land planning to large-scale infrastructure projects, our civil engineering services cover every aspect of your project.
Our licensed professional engineers specialize in structural engineering, offering consultation, structural analysis, structural system design, and sustainable design.
Our expertise ensures that every structural element is designed and implemented to the highest standards of safety and functionality.
JRH Engineering provides land development services to help transform raw land into thriving communities.
We support developers from early site feasibility and conceptual lot layout through subdivision planning, infrastructure design, and permitting support.
What JRH Engineering Offers In Industry, TX
Civil Engineering
Commercial site development for Sealy's growing I-10 interchange corridor
Tract rural land development and agricultural building site planning Stormwater management under Austin County drainage standards
Brazos River floodplain analysis the Brazos River forms Austin County's eastern boundary
TxDOT access permitting for I-10 and SH-36 site access
Water, sanitary sewer, and franchise-utility coordination with OSSF and private water-well for Industry developments
Structural Engineering
Foundation design for Austin County's Houston Black clay and sandy loam soils
Agricultural building and barndominium structural design
Residential structural design custom homes, additions, and framing for Industry neighborhoods
Pool and outdoor-living structural engineering for Industry's residential market
Pier-and-beam and slab-on-grade foundation systems with on-site structural inspections in Industry
Foundation design engineered for Austin County Houston Black clay and sandy loam in Industry
Land Development
Tract subdivision design and platting through Austin County
OSSF and private-well site planning for unserved parcels
Grading and stormwater design for rolling-prairie and ranch terrain
Austin County subdivision-regulation and access permitting coordination
Austin County drainage detention coordination and MUD/utility-district infrastructure design for Industry projects
Mill Creek and Brazos River tributaries FEMA floodplain and base-flood-elevation analysis for Industry tracts
JRH Engineering has designed residential subdivisions, multifamily communities, and specialty residential developments across Texas and North Carolina, from small infill lot splits to master-planned neighborhoods spanning hundreds of acres. Our civil engineering scope includes road layout, detention pond sizing, sanitary sewer extension, floodplain mitigation, and multi-agency permitting from raw acreage through final plat approval, along with site development for mobile home parks and RV resorts. Projects include Terra Estates, Parkside Trails, Afton Lake, and Magnolia Trails in Texas, and a residential subdivision in Mount Pleasant, North Carolina, among many other completed developments across Texas, Florida and North Carolina.
JRH Engineering provides civil engineering design for commercial and retail developments across Texas, including office condo business parks, drive-through restaurants, bank replacements, and self-storage facilities. Our work typically includes site grading, drainage and detention design, utility coordination, and multi-agency permitting through TxDOT, municipal, and drainage district review. Projects include Nelson Rd. Office Condos in Katy, HTeaO and Dairy Queen restaurant sites in Pearland and Manvel, the Hometown Bank replacement in Galveston, and self-storage facilities in Waller and Athens, Texas — a sample of JRH's broader commercial site development portfolio.
JRH Engineering delivers civil and structural engineering for industrial sites, warehouse facilities, and pre-engineered metal buildings across Texas and Florida. Services include site grading and drainage design for warehouse and fabrication facility expansions, floodplain compliance for industrial sites, and structural foundation design for pre-engineered metal buildings, coordinated with each manufacturer's building and anchor bolt layout. Projects include warehouse expansions in Houston, Channelview, and Baytown, Texas; a small-bay warehouse in Cocoa, Florida; and metal building foundation design in Katy, Montgomery, Alvin, and Lucas, Texas — representing a portion of JRH's industrial and warehouse engineering experience.
JRH Engineering provides civil engineering design for schools, churches, and athletic facilities across Texas. Our work includes ADA-compliant site design for private school campuses, worship center expansions and parking, and athletic facility development, including batting cage facilities and sports complex expansions built within floodplain constraints. Projects include Llano Christian Academy, First Church of Pearland, the Lutheran South Academy sports complex, and batting cage facilities for the Houston Astros RBI program and Fort Bend Christian Academy, among other institutional projects JRH has completed.
JRH Engineering's structural engineering team provides PE-sealed structural design for residential, commercial, and industrial projects across Texas, North Carolina, and Florida. Our work includes custom home foundation and framing design — including post-tension slab foundations engineered for expansive clay soils and helical pile foundations for challenging soil conditions — as well as load-bearing wall analysis for high-rise condominiums and heavy industrial structural design, including deep pile foundation systems engineered for overhead crane loading. Projects include custom homes across North Carolina, Texas, and Florida, a load-bearing wall analysis in Boca Raton, Florida, and the Southwest Shipyards barge construction facility in Galveston, Texas — a sample of JRH's structural engineering work across all three states.
JRH Engineering provides traffic and infrastructure engineering for time-sensitive civil projects across Texas, including intersection reconfiguration and airpark expansion. Our work includes fast-tracked, multi-agency permitting and traffic control planning for projects requiring coordination between municipal, county, and state agencies. Projects include an intersection reconfiguration at the Port of Galveston to accommodate an oversized wind turbine blade convoy, and the Wolfe Airpark expansion in Manvel, Texas.
We help developers build right
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Site development design
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Grading plans
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Stormwater compliance
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Detention & retention pond design
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SWPPP design plans
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Infiltration trench design
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Site utility design
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Jurisdictional wetlands & compliance
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Site environmental assessment
About JRH Engineering
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Leading civil, structural engineering and land development firm serving Texas, North Carolina, and Florida.
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Since 2008, we've delivered high-quality, efficient, and innovative solutions.
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Passionate about turning clients' development dreams into reality with local expertise.
Certifications: Certified Woman Business Enterprise (WBE) and Woman-Owned Small Business (WOSB).
Locations Served
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Texas: Strong presence in Dallas, Houston, Beaumont, Corpus Christi, Austin, Galveston Bay, San Antonio, and statewide.
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North Carolina: Serving Charlotte, Raleigh, Greensboro, Durham, Winston-Salem, and the entire state.
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Florida: Expertise in Miami, Orlando, Tampa, Jacksonville, Fort Lauderdale, and all districts.
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Structural framing design
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Foundation engineering
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Metal building design
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Pool engineering
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Windstorm engineering services
About JRH Engineering
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Leading civil, structural engineering and land development firm serving Texas, North Carolina, and Florida.
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Since 2008, we've delivered high-quality, efficient, and innovative solutions.
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Passionate about turning clients' development dreams into reality with local expertise.
Certifications: Certified Woman Business Enterprise (WBE) and Woman-Owned Small Business (WOSB).
Locations Served
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Texas: Strong presence in Dallas, Houston, Beaumont, Corpus Christi, Austin, Galveston Bay, San Antonio, and statewide.
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North Carolina: Serving Charlotte, Raleigh, Greensboro, Durham, Winston-Salem, and the entire state.
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Florida: Expertise in Miami, Orlando, Tampa, Jacksonville, Fort Lauderdale, and all districts.
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Residential site development
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Commercial site development
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Industrial site development
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Subdivision design
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Permitting & regulatory coordination
About JRH Engineering
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Leading civil, structural engineering and land development firm serving Texas, North Carolina, and Florida.
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Since 2008, we've delivered high-quality, efficient, and innovative solutions.
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Passionate about turning clients' development dreams into reality with local expertise.
Certifications: Certified Woman Business Enterprise (WBE) and Woman-Owned Small Business (WOSB).
Locations Served
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Texas: Strong presence in Dallas, Houston, Beaumont, Corpus Christi, Austin, Galveston Bay, San Antonio, and statewide.
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North Carolina: Serving Charlotte, Raleigh, Greensboro, Durham, Winston-Salem, and the entire state.
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Florida: Expertise in Miami, Orlando, Tampa, Jacksonville, Fort Lauderdale, and all districts.
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Large-Scale Multifamily Development
Commercial Retail Development
Residential Subdivisions
Drive-Through Commercial Site
Notable JRH Clients
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JRH Office Locations
Why Choose JRH Engineering?
Clients around Industry usually want to know three things early: what Industry city staff will require, how Mill Creek and Brazos River tributaries affects the site, and what it will cost. JRH Engineering's engineers aim to answer calls and emails promptly and to explain next steps in plain terms.
The Houston office is roughly 70 miles from Industry, and the team also supports clients by phone, email, and the website chat.
Civil, structural, and land development work has been JRH Engineering's focus since 2008. A small historic settlement community and rural agricultural and acreage land shape much of the work around Industry, and the engineering fundamentals stay the same: drainage, utilities, access, and foundations.
For a sense of the work, review the Sillman Street office warehouse in Sealy, roughly 25 miles away. The Houston metro service area, which includes Industry, is one of 36 that JRH Engineering covers in Texas, North Carolina, and Florida.
In Industry, a Structural Engineer typically reads the soil report first; sandy loam and clay prairie soils can point toward conventional slabs or pier-and-beam systems sized to the geotechnical report. Where a site sits near Mill Creek and Brazos River tributaries, elevation and flood-resilient framing may also come into play.
Inland sites still see design wind and flood requirements, set by the adopted building code and the parcel's flood zone. JRH Engineering offers PE-sealed structural design for residential, commercial, and industrial structures.
Texas PE license F-10385 covers JRH Engineering's sealed work from Houston to Industry.
WBE and WOSB certified
HUB-eligible
Supplier-diversity reporting on private and public projects in Austin County may draw on these certifications. The same credentials apply for neighboring communities such as Bellville and Brenham.
Keeping overhead low is how JRH Engineering offers competitive engineering fees and high standards.
Floodplain and drainage review near Mill Creek and Brazos River tributaries
Soil and foundation considerations for sandy loam and clay prairie soils
Utility availability and driveway and access permits along SH-159
Examples are available. See real due diligence and feasibility studies. Before a call, the detention pond calculator and reference guides can help frame your questions.
Owners of small commercial sites near Industry often ask how long design will take, and the honest answer depends on scope and agency review.
26 days: civil design for the Childress, Texas data center workforce camp
Phased deliverables so earthwork can start early
Early coordination with Industry city staff
Access along SH-159 can add agency steps, so early coordination helps.
Partner with JRH Engineering for rural residences and barns, agricultural buildings, or other projects in Industry: call (800) 227-9635 or request one online.
JRH Engineering serves Austin County from its Houston office. Licensed engineers answer questions about site conditions, drainage, and foundations. For context, see the Sillman Street office warehouse in Sealy, roughly 25 miles away.
What JRH Provides
JRH Engineering works with developers, builders, architects, institutions, and public entities in and around Industry.
Land planners and builders in Austin County: lot yield studies, street layouts, and utility plans for rural residences and barns.
Owners of historic buildings: structural evaluation and site improvements for downtown Industry properties.
Architects, contractors, and custom home owners: PE-sealed structural design for foundations and framing in Industry, including conventional slabs or pier-and-beam systems sized to the geotechnical report.
Rural homeowners: structural design and site drainage for new homes and outbuildings near Industry.
JRH Engineering, founded in 2008, is a licensed engineering firm headquartered in Manvel, Texas.
Work in Industry is supported by the Houston office and backed by the Manvel office.
Neighboring communities served include Bellville, Brenham, and Columbus.
JRH Engineering serves 36 metro areas (20 in Texas, 10 in Florida, 6 in North Carolina), and Industry is in its Houston metro service area.
Near Industry, JRH Engineering's published work includes:
the Sillman Street office warehouse in Sealy, roughly 25 miles away: shows how floodplain and detention issues are handled on warehouse and industrial buildings.
the Jordan Ranch Boulevard office condos in Brookshire, roughly 35 miles away: shows how parking, detention, and access fit together on small commercial sites.
the FM 149 private-road neighborhood near Anderson, roughly 50 miles away: relevant to rural residences and barns planning in Austin County.
See the full case study library or the due diligence and feasibility studies.
How JRH Engineering approaches Industry projects:
Straight answers from engineers through the chatbot, email at sales@jrhengineering.net, or (800) 227-9635.
Complimentary estimate or consultation: start at (800) 227-9635 or through the contact form.
Defined deliverables: permit-ready, PE-sealed plans for Industry; permits are secured by your contractor or a permitting company.
Phased packages let site work start sooner on agricultural buildings, as they did on a Childress project completed in 26 days.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is notable about engineering in Industry, the oldest German settlement in Texas?
Industry is a historic settlement in rolling ranch land, so JRH keeps to rural, agricultural, and small-commercial site civil with septic and drainage.
How are Industry foundations designed?
JRH uses pier and slab foundations for ranch and residential structures. Call (800) 227-9635.
Who plats a rural Industry tract?
JRH handles Austin County OSSF, drainage, and floodplain review.