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 Galveston, Texas — a barrier island city with unique engineering requirements driven by coastal location, hurricane exposure, FEMA flood zone complexity, and Texas Windstorm Insurance Association (TWIA) certification requirements. Galveston is entirely within TWIA's windstorm zone and has significant FEMA Zone VE and Zone AE coastal flood exposure. All structural engineering work in Galveston must comply with Texas Department of Insurance windstorm construction and inspection requirements.
Engineering Services Starts With Us In Galveston, 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 Galveston, TX
Civil Engineering
Coastal site development with FEMA VE and AE floodplain compliance
Stormwater management for Galveston's low-lying island topography
Utility design coordinated with Galveston's aging infrastructure network
Galveston Historical Foundation and City of Galveston permitting coordination for historic district projects
TxDOT access permitting for Seawall Boulevard (SH-87) and Broadway (I-45) corridor sites
SWPPP/TPDES compliance and paving, parking, and ADA site design for Galveston construction
Structural Engineering
TWIA windstorm engineering and WPI-8 certification for all occupied structures
Elevated foundation design Galveston requires structures to be elevated above base flood elevation
Coastal foundation systems including drilled piers and grade beams for sandy coastal soils
Hurricane and high-wind structural design for Galveston's 130+ mph design wind speed zone
Pool structural engineering for coastal properties
Residential structural design custom homes, additions, and framing for Galveston neighborhoods
Land Development
Island residential and resort subdivision platting under City of Galveston standards
Coastal storm-surge, FEMA V-zone, and elevation design for barrier-island tracts
Beachfront setback and Texas Open Beaches Act compliance coordination
Drainage and fill-management design for low-elevation island parcels
Tract land development from raw acreage to recorded final plat in Galveston County
City of Galveston drainage detention coordination and MUD/utility-district infrastructure design for Galveston projects
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?
Between Galveston city staff and site conditions like sandy barrier-island soils with high groundwater, a Galveston project has many moving parts. JRH Engineering offers straightforward updates and quick responses, without long delays or unanswered emails.
The Manvel office is roughly 35 miles from Galveston, and the team also supports clients by phone, email, and the website chat. JRH Engineering aims to bring the same responsiveness to elevated coastal buildings in Galveston that it showed on the Childress workforce camp project, where meetings with contractors ran one to three times a day.
For clients in Galveston County, JRH Engineering brings civil, structural, and land development experience built since 2008. Engineers working in Galveston County learn to read the Gulf of Mexico and Galveston Bay and sandy barrier-island soils with high groundwater early, because both can change a site plan.
See Oleander on Broadway, a 350-unit mixed-use development in Galveston. Galveston is part of JRH Engineering's Houston metro service area, one of 36 metro areas served across Texas, North Carolina, and Florida.
As a Structural Engineer for Galveston projects, JRH Engineering starts with the ground: sandy barrier-island soils with high groundwater can call for elevated or pile-supported systems that account for groundwater and flood exposure.
Soil: sandy barrier-island soils with high groundwater, which can call for elevated or pile-supported systems that account for groundwater and flood exposure
Water: the Gulf of Mexico and Galveston Bay, which may affect finished-floor elevation
Galveston lies in a county within the Texas Windstorm Insurance Association (TWIA) designated catastrophe area, so new construction and additions may need windstorm-resistant design and WPI-8 certification.
WBE and WOSB certification, plus HUB eligibility, are part of JRH Engineering's profile as a woman-owned firm. Certifications can matter as much as experience on projects for Galveston, Galveston County, school districts, and utility districts.
Engineering for Galveston projects is sealed under Texas PE license F-10385. The same credentials apply for neighboring communities such as Texas City and La Marque.
Without the large overhead of bigger firms, JRH Engineering can offer competitive fees and still maintain high standards.
Floodplain and drainage review near the Gulf of Mexico and Galveston Bay
Soil and foundation considerations for sandy barrier-island soils with high groundwater
Utility availability and driveway and access permits along I-45 and SH-87
Review real due diligence and feasibility studies to see how early checks are documented. Before a call, the detention pond calculator and reference guides can help frame your questions.
Faster turnaround starts with a clear scope and early agency coordination, especially for elevated coastal buildings in Galveston.
26 days: civil design for the Childress, Texas data center workforce camp
Phased deliverables so earthwork can start early
Early coordination with Galveston city staff
Timelines vary with project size, agency review, and site conditions.
From first sketch to sealed plans, JRH Engineering can support waterfront and hospitality sites in Galveston; start by calling (800) 227-9635.
Licensed engineers answer questions about site conditions, drainage, and foundations. Expect feasibility review, site design, and permit-ready, PE-sealed plans.
What JRH Provides
Project owners in Galveston Island frequently fit one of these profiles:
Public agencies: civil engineering that can be coordinated with the Galveston County Consolidated Drainage District and local drainage districts.
Adaptive-reuse projects: foundation, framing, and site improvements for existing downtown buildings.
Congregations and campuses in Galveston: expansion planning, parking, and detention for sites near the Gulf of Mexico and Galveston Bay.
Custom home owners and contractors: a Structural Engineer for slabs, piers, and framing around Galveston.
Hospitality and marine businesses in Galveston: flood-aware site plans and foundations.
JRH Engineering, founded in 2008, is a licensed engineering firm headquartered in Manvel, Texas.
The closest office to Galveston is Manvel, roughly 35 miles away; the Houston office is roughly 45 miles away.
Neighboring communities served include Texas City, La Marque, and Hitchcock.
Near Galveston, JRH Engineering's published work includes:
Oleander on Broadway, a 350-unit mixed-use development in Galveston: shows drainage and street planning for residential projects.
the Hometown Bank replacement in Galveston: shows how parking, detention, and access fit together on waterfront and hospitality sites.
the barge construction building foundation in Galveston: a reference for structural design on difficult sites.
Browse all case studies or see due diligence and feasibility studies.
What to expect when you work with JRH Engineering in Galveston:
Feasibility first: drainage toward the Gulf of Mexico and Galveston Bay, sandy barrier-island soils with high groundwater, and utility capacity are checked before design money is spent.
Plans designed for review by Galveston city staff, sealed by a licensed Professional Engineer.
Agency awareness: drainage and utility questions in Galveston Island are raised early with Galveston city staff.
Complimentary estimate or consultation: start at (800) 227-9635 or through the contact form.
Frequently Asked Questions
How does a barrier island shaped by the 1900 storm dictate how you build in Galveston?
History and the seawall drive everything; JRH designs pile-supported, VE-zone foundations and surge-resistant structures so island buildings survive the next storm.
What does elevating or restoring a Galveston structure involve?
JRH raises buildings on piles, meets base-flood elevation, and frames to ASCE 7 Gulf hurricane loads for historic and new construction alike.
Can JRH plat an island tract in Galveston?
Yes; we work City of Galveston, VE-zone, seawall, and FEMA elevation requirements. Contact (800) 227-9635.