Expertise

Engineered Excellence for Every Project
At Shows, Dearman & Waits (SDW), we bring a wealth of expertise to every project, delivering tailored engineering solutions that meet each client's unique needs.

Paving the Way to a Better Tomorrow

With more than six decades of experience in road and street planning, design and construction observation, Shows, Dearman & Waits (SDW) has worked on everything from city streets and subdivision roads to major highways. Our deep understanding of regulations and requirements with the Mississippi Department of Transportation ensures every project is completed to the highest standard. In addition to working on public roadways, we have had the privilege of working on site plans for many commercial clients, including Cloverleaf Mall, Turtle Creek Mall, Wal-Mart, Lowe’s and Turtle Creek Crossing, delivering results that meet both client needs and community standards.
Our Portfolio

Mastery of Civil Engineering Disciplines

At SDW, we are committed to delivering exceptional client service and maintaining a high standard of excellence on every project. Our firm has built a reputation for providing the same level of professional service to each client, no matter the scope or complexity of the project. With over sixty years of experience serving both the public and private sectors, we’ve developed a strong track record of successfully meeting the needs of our diverse client base. 

Our Capabilities

Drinking Water

Hydraulic Analysis & Mapping, Distribution System Design, Permitting, Storage Tank Design, Treatment Facilities, Water Wells

Municipal Engineering

Lighting Design, Pedestrian Facilities, Roadway Design, Storm Water Collection, Traffic Signal Design, Water & Sewer Analyses & Design

Sanitary Sewer

Hydraulic Analysis & Mapping, Collection System Design, Lagoon Design & Permitting, Treatment Plant Design & Permitting

Roads & Bridges

Federal Aid Urban Systems, MDOT Highway & Bridge Design,  Permitting, State Aid Roadway Design, Railroad Spur Design, Traffic Signal Design

Airports

Lighting Design, Maintenance Facilities, Aprons, Runway & Taxiway Design, Terminals, Hangers

Cemeteries

Columbarium Design, Committal Structure Design, Lawn Crypt Design, Site Planning, Irrigation Design

Drinking Water

Hydraulic Analysis & Mapping, Distribution System Design, Permitting, Storage Tank Design, Treatment Facilities, Water Wells

Environmental

Dam Analysis & Design, DEQ & COE Permitting, Impact Studies, Phase I Assessments, coordination of Wetlands Delineations

Master Planning

Environmental Studies, Reports & Presentations, Site & Utility Planning, coordination of many aspects of Due Diligence.

Municipal Engineering

Lighting Design, Pedestrian Facilities, Roadway Design, Storm Water Collection, Traffic Signal Design, Water & Sewer Analyses & Design

Recreational Facilities

Master Planning, Ballfield Design, Lighting Design, Permitting, Pedestrian Pathways Design

Roads & Bridges

Federal Aid Urban Systems, MDOT Highway & Bridge Design, Permitting, State Aid Roadway Design, Railroad Spur Design, Traffic Signal Design

Sanitary Sewer

Hydraulic Analysis & Mapping, Collection System Design, Lagoon Design & Permitting, Treatment Plant Design & Permitting

Surveying

ALTA/ACSM Land Title Surveys, Global Positioning System(GPS)(RTK), Right of Way Acquisition, Topographic Surveys