Comprehensive Design and Construction Management for Industrial, Manufacturing, and Power Generation Facilities

NELSON is experienced in all aspects of design and construction management for the following industrial, manufacturing, and power generation facilities. Our complete multi-discipline staff enables the firm to provide total in-house professional engineering services on projects ranging in size from brief surveys and reports through major facility design and construction. On any given project, we can provide site selection, permitting, cost analysis, generation of design and bid/construction cost estimates, CPM scheduling, and material specification and procurement. During and following the design phase of the project, our staff can provide total support functions such as bid review, shop and vendor drawing review and approval, resident construction inspection, construction management, QA/QC, start-up assistance, troubleshooting, and operational training and instruction.

Electrical Utilities

NELSON brings decades of experience supporting electric utilities and power-dependent industries across the U.S. and internationally. Our work spans direct utility engineering as well as close coordination with electric providers on complex industrial and commercial projects.

Marine

NELSON offers marine facility engineering for industrial and municipal clients. Our work spans wharf and dock structures, floating facilities, and integrated landside infrastructure, with deep expertise navigating permitting, flood control, and complex waterfront conditions from vessel interface to final landside operations.

Material Handling

NELSON has decades of experience designing high-capacity material handling systems for industrial operations. Our expertise includes belt, pneumatic, and air slide conveying systems, barge and rail loading infrastructure, dust collection, and bulk material transfer solutions engineered for reliability, efficiency, and safe handling across complex facilities.

Mining

NELSON brings decades of experience supporting the mining and mineral processing industry, from sulphur and hard-rock mining to large-scale ore beneficiation facilities. Our work spans mine infrastructure, processing systems, material handling, power generation, and controls, delivering integrated solutions for complex mining operations worldwide.

Renewable Energy

NELSON supports both traditional energy and emerging renewable technologies, drawing on deep roots in domestic oil and gas while expanding expertise in wind, solar, hydro-kinetic, and biomass systems. Our work reflects a commitment to advancing reliable, forward-looking energy solutions that support a balanced and evolving energy landscape.

Oil & Gas

NELSON delivers comprehensive oil and gas facility engineering across offshore and onshore environments, from permitting and design through construction support and start-up. Our experience spans production platforms, floating systems, pipelines, compressor and pumping stations, and power generation, supporting complex operations under demanding process, power, and operating conditions.

Petrochemical

NELSON delivers multidisciplinary engineering, environmental, and safety services for chemical plants and refineries. Our experience spans process design, utilities, controls, bulk handling, and facility upgrades grounded in a deep understanding of industry codes, regulations, and best practices to ensure safe, efficient, and reliable operations.

Public Works

NELSON has a long-standing practice supporting public agencies and utilities, providing engineering services for infrastructure, water resources, coastal protection, and transportation projects. Our experience includes pump stations, levees, flood control systems, marine facilities, environmental restoration, and utility infrastructure delivered in close coordination with regulatory agencies and public stakeholders.

Specialty Sectors

NELSON supports a wide range of specialty-sector clients, including industrial, municipal, shipbuilding, aerospace, and military facilities. With all design disciplines in-house, we deliver adaptable, one-source engineering solutions for complex and unconventional project requirements.

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