Neel-Schaffer is a multi-disciplined engineering, planning and construction management firm that was founded in 1983 and today is one of the largest private, employee-owned engineering firms in the South, operating out of 38 offices across nine states.

Based in Jackson, MS, we blanket the South, with locations in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Texas.

Core disciplines include Transportation, Civil Site, Environmental Services, Water/Wastewater, and Support Services such as surveying, geotechnical investigation, and planning. Through these disciplines we offer traffic, roadway, transportation planning, aviation, structural (bridges and vertical), hydraulic, wastewater, water distribution, storm water, electrical, telecommunications, landscape architecture, and public outreach engineering and planning services.

Company founders Hibbett Neel and Gorman Schaffer were committed to building a successful firm with a philosophy of improving the quality of life through service to the community. This belief, coupled with a desire to provide the finest engineering expertise, has helped to set Neel-Schaffer apart and is the underlying strength of the company today.

The firm’s corporate structure emphasizes local service, allowing our employees to maintain deeply local connections with clients in the communities we serve, while having the resources of a much larger regional firm at their fingertips. This allows us to provide a full-service approach to program development, design, planning, and construction management.


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Neel-Schaffer, Inc.

Neel-Schaffer, Inc.'s headquarters in Jackson, MS, United States

This department oversees the planning, execution, and closing of projects, ensuring they meet organizational objectives.

Project Management

The Engineering team at Neel-Schaffer, Inc. is responsible for delivering multi-disciplinary engineering solutions across the Southern United States. They handle diverse projects in core disciplines such as Transportation, Civil Site, Environmental Services, Water/Wastewater, and Support Services. This team of skilled professionals, including senior project engineers, structural engineers, water resources engineers, and transportation specialists, works collaboratively to design, plan, and manage infrastructure projects, enhancing community quality of life through precise and innovative engineering expertise.

The Project Management Team at Neel-Schaffer, Inc. oversees the planning, execution, and completion of complex engineering and construction projects across various disciplines such as transportation, civil site, and environmental services. They coordinate resources, manage timelines and budgets, and ensure quality and compliance to deliver successful projects that improve community infrastructure. With a combination of senior expertise and project management skills, they maintain strong client relationships and uphold the company's commitment to enhancing the quality of life through engineering excellence.

Project Management Team

This department focuses on the design, development, and implementation of engineering projects and solutions.

Engineering Department

The Leadership Team at Neel-Schaffer, Inc. strategically guides the company’s multi-disciplinary engineering, planning, and construction management services. Comprised of key executives and vice presidents, the team focuses on corporate governance, business development, financial oversight, risk management, human resources, and maintaining high-quality standards. Their cohesive leadership ensures the firm’s commitment to service excellence and local community engagement while leveraging regional resources.

Leadership Team

The Human Resources and Administrative Services team at Neel-Schaffer, Inc. is responsible for managing employee relations, recruitment, onboarding, and retention, while ensuring compliance with employment laws across the company's multiple office locations. Additionally, they oversee the administration of office operations, including maintaining efficient workflow, supporting staff needs, and managing corporate resources to ensure smooth day-to-day functioning within the firm's extensive regional network.

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