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Public officials and agencies rely on our diverse scope of services to deliver positive results for their local communities and constituents. In the face of funding challenges, aging infrastructure, regulatory uncertainties, and pressures from stakeholders, we offer you a clear understanding of regulatory responsibilities and an integrated approach to engineering, design, construction, and consulting. We work hand-in-hand with public agencies at all levels, providing comprehensive, turn-key services and reliable, cost-effective solutions that address the challenges of their communities’ unique infrastructure and economic development projects.
Diverse services to help communities thrive
Our experience in the public sector spans a wide breadth of project types, including economic master planning, infrastructure resources, watershed planning, brownfields redevelopment, abandoned mine lands reclamation, and support for solid waste, water/wastewater, and transportation initiatives. By skillfully incorporating advanced technologies, stakeholder input, and client advocacy in our holistic approach, we can provide custom-tailored, innovative solutions that meet your short- and long-term planning and engineering needs — all while working within your spending thresholds.
Your CEC Expert:
Timothy D. Murphy, CESSWI
Public Sector Lead
(419) 214-4406
Read BioTimothy D. Murphy, CESSWI

Mr. Murphy has over 20 years of leadership experience in the environmental industry. Prior to joining CEC in 2014, Mr. Murphy served as the Environmental Commissioner for the City of Toledo. As the Environmental Commissioner, Mr. Murphy was responsible for overseeing the Division of Environmental Services which performs many duties including, but not limited to, maintaining compliance with all air and water regulations in the Toledo – Lucas County region, brownfield remediation and redevelopment, emergency response, sustainability, energy efficiency and alternative energy projects.
Mr. Murphy also served as the Local Air Agency Director, as a contractual agent for the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency and has extensive knowledge of local, state and federal environmental regulations. Under Mr. Murphy’s leadership, the City of Toledo obtained and administered over $15 million in competitive environmental grants from the US EPA, Ohio EPA and the Ohio Department of Development among others.
In August of 2014 during the “Do Not Drink” water emergency in the City of Toledo, Mr. Murphy took over as the Commissioner of the Division of Water Treatment. His extensive knowledge and good working relationship with the regulatory agencies was crucial as he developed and began implementation of short and long-term improvement to the Collins Park Water Treatment facility to address the harmful Algal Blooms (HABs) in Lake Erie. During his tenure as Environmental and Water Commissioner Mr. Murphy also provided oversight to Toledo Public Power (TPP), the City of Toledo’s municipal power utility.
What We Do
CEC is recognized for delivering innovative design solutions and integrated expertise in air quality, civil engineering, ecological sciences, environmental engineering and sciences, survey/geospatial, waste management, and water resources.
Air Quality
To help you keep up with regulatory requirements, new or old, our multidisciplinary team of air quality experts provides comprehensive consulting and measurement services…
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Leveraging decades of experience, CEC’s civil engineering team is set apart by the expertise of principled engineers who understand the elements of good design.
Read More »Client Support Services
Superior client service means delivering for our clients in ways that exceed their expectations. We provide the support they need to meet their business objectives.
Read More »Ecological Sciences
Our ecological sciences practice delivers comprehensive services that address the wide range of ecological issues that may confront your project…
Read More »Environmental Engineering and Sciences
For your project to succeed, managing environmental liabilities, regulatory obligations, risk management, and environmental stewardship is critical.
Read More »Survey + Geospatial
Our team of experienced surveyors and geospatial specialists has the expertise and technologies to capture the information you need.
Read More »Waste Management
As a leader in waste management, we bring together the expertise and resources you need to minimize waste and maximize assets.
Read More »Water Resources
With expertise at all phases of the water cycle, our team can help advance your project with innovative and sustainable solutions.
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Public Sector In Action
- Practice: Civil Engineering
- Market: Public Sector
- Location: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
- Office: Pittsburgh
- Client: Allegheny County Airport Authority Download File
Nonpoint Source-Implementation Strategic Plans in Ohio
- Practice: Water Resources
- Market: Public Sector
- Location: Maumee Watershed, Ohio
- Office: Toledo
- Client: Board of Lucas County Commissioners, Lucas Soil and Water Conservation District, Ottawa Soil and Water Conservation District Download File
Diahoga Trail
- Practice: Civil Engineering
- Market: Public Sector
- Location: Sayre and Athens, Pennsylvania
- Office:
- Client: Borough of Sayre Download File
City of St. Peters Natural Resources Management Plan
- Practice: Ecological Sciences
- Market: Public Sector
- Location: St. Peters, Missouri
- Office: St. Louis
- Client: Cit of St. Peters Download File
Bush Brothers Property Stream Mitigation
- Practice: Ecological Sciences
- Market: Public Sector
- Location: Jefferson County, Tennessee
- Office: Knoxville
- Client: Tennessee Department of Transportation Download File
Paint Rock River Bank Stabilization
- Practice: Ecological Sciences
- Market: Public Sector
- Location: Paint Rock, Alabama
- Office: Knoxville
- Client: The Nature Conservancy Download File
Dollywood Stream Mitigation Project
- Practice: Ecological Sciences
- Market: Public Sector
- Location: Pigeon Forge, Tennessee
- Office: Knoxville
- Client: The Dollywood Company Download File
Corrective Measures Perimeter Groundwater Monitoring Program
- Practice: Environmental Engineering and Sciences
- Market: Public Sector
- Location: Toledo, Ohio
- Office: Toledo
- Client: City of Toledo Download File
Huron County Landfill
- Practice: Waste Management
- Market: Public Sector
- Location: Willard, Ohio
- Office: Toledo
- Client: Huron County Download File
Plymouth Town Hall
- Practice: Environmental Engineering and Sciences
- Market: Public Sector
- Location: Plymouth, Massachusetts
- Office: Boston
- Client: Town of Plymouth Download File
Formerly Utilized Sites Remedial Action Program (FUSRAP) Remediation Project
- Practice: Environmental Engineering and Sciences
- Market: Public Sector
- Location: Luckey, Ohio
- Office: Toledo
- Client: North Wind Services, LLC dba North Wind Group Download File
Western Lake Erie Basin Nutrient Source Inventory
- Practice: Ecological Sciences
- Market: Public Sector
- Location: Western Lake Erie Basin
- Office: Toledo
- Client: Lucas County Board of Commissioners Download File
Pittsburgh International Airport Economic Market Analysis & Land Development Strategy
- Practice: Civil Engineering
- Market: Public Sector
- Location: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
- Office: Pittsburgh
- Client: Allegheny County Airport Authority Download File
Diahoga Trail
- Practice: Civil Engineering
- Market: Public Sector
- Location: Sayre and Athens, Pennsylvania
- Office:
- Client: Borough of Sayre Download File
Southern School of Energy and Sustainability
- Practice: Ecological Sciences
- Market: Public Sector
- Location: Durham County, North Carolina
- Office: Columbus
- Client: Durham Soil & Water Conservation District Download File
Corrective Measures Perimeter Groundwater Monitoring Program
- Practice: Environmental Engineering and Sciences
- Market: Public Sector
- Location: Toledo, Ohio
- Office: Toledo
- Client: City of Toledo Download File
Bush Brothers Property Stream Mitigation
- Practice: Ecological Sciences
- Market: Public Sector
- Location: Jefferson County, Tennessee
- Office: Knoxville
- Client: Tennessee Department of Transportation Download File
Nonpoint Source-Implementation Strategic Plans in Ohio
- Practice: Water Resources
- Market: Public Sector
- Location: Maumee Watershed, Ohio
- Office: Toledo
- Client: Board of Lucas County Commissioners, Lucas Soil and Water Conservation District, Ottawa Soil and Water Conservation District Download File
Unitcast Residual Waste Landfill: Closure/Post-Closure Plan
- Practice: Waste Management
- Market: Public Sector
- Location: Toledo, Ohio
- Office: Toledo
- Client: City of Toledo Download File
Huron County Landfill
- Practice: Waste Management
- Market: Public Sector
- Location: Willard, Ohio
- Office: Toledo
- Client: Huron County Download File
City of St. Peters Natural Resources Management Plan
- Practice: Ecological Sciences
- Market: Public Sector
- Location: St. Peters, Missouri
- Office: St. Louis
- Client: Cit of St. Peters Download File
Dollywood Stream Mitigation Project
- Practice: Ecological Sciences
- Market: Public Sector
- Location: Pigeon Forge, Tennessee
- Office: Knoxville
- Client: The Dollywood Company Download File
Plymouth Town Hall
- Practice: Environmental Engineering and Sciences
- Market: Public Sector
- Location: Plymouth, Massachusetts
- Office: Boston
- Client: Town of Plymouth Download File
Paint Rock River Bank Stabilization
- Practice: Ecological Sciences
- Market: Public Sector
- Location: Paint Rock, Alabama
- Office: Knoxville
- Client: The Nature Conservancy Download File