About

Civil Engineering Solutions With Heart and Expertise

The dedicated team of experts at Shows, Dearman & Waits (SDW) is committed to building lasting, impactful solutions that strengthen communities and drive progress with integrity and innovation.
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We Are Defined by Our Clients’ Success

SDW delivers top-tier civil engineering services to the communities we serve. Our work focuses on technical, economic and environmental excellence at every level. From the day our doors opened, our commitment to quality in both character and work has driven our growth. The SDW team is the cornerstone of our success, working together every day to enhance the quality of life, safety and well-being for our clients and the public.

A Unique Solution for Every Project

Since our founding in 1963, SDW has taken on planning, design and resident observation for major civil engineering projects for a variety of public and private clients. No matter who our clients are, our hands-on expertise and familiarity with industry standards guarantee the success of every project we handle.

What We Do

  • Sewer
  • Water
  • Drainage
  • Street
  • Road
  • Airport

Agencies We Work With

  • Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)
  • Economic Development Agency (EDA)
  • Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
  • Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)
  • Department of Defense (DOD)
  • Federal Aid Urban Systems (FAUS)
  • Farmer’s Home Administration (FHA)
  • Mississippi Department of Transportation (MDOT)
  • United States Corps of Engineers (USCOE)
  • Mississippi Development Authority (MDA)
  • Housing & Urban Development (HUD)