Universal Engineering Sciences

UES’s mission is to make significant contributions to our industry and create a lasting, positive impact in the communities where we live and work by providing the highest-quality geotechnical engineering services through superior customer service.

Firm Description

For nearly six decades, Universal Engineering Sciences (UES) has provided essential engineering and construction consulting services throughout the United States, including professional and technical services in Geotechnical Engineering, Construction Materials Testing & Inspection, Building Code Compliance review and permitting, Environmental Consulting, and Building Envelope evaluation.

Experienced and proven, UES is considered a pioneer of the industry and stands at the forefront of emerging technology, best practices, and influential legislation. Our work includes public and private clients, as well as public-private partnerships, and consists of projects ranging from transportation and infrastructure to aviation and aerospace. Our engineers, geologists, certified inspectors, scientists, and drillers offer an unwavering commitment to excellence, approaching each project with the knowledge that precision, professionalism, and creative solutions are what drive success and cultivate enduring client relationships.

With over 3,000 employees and nearly 70 fully-operational offices spanning the nation, UES is one of the most experienced, trusted, and resource-rich geotechnical engineering companies of its kind. UES is also one of the largest drilling resources within the continental U.S., with more than 130 individual truck, track, and remote-operate drill rigs. This depth of resource allows UES to continue to offer unique services on each and every project,