Schoel Engineering Company
| Company type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | Civil engineering, consulting, land surveying, landscape architecture |
| Predecessor | H. Schoel, C.E. |
| Founded | 1888 |
| Founder | Herman Schoel |
| Headquarters | Birmingham , United States |
Area served | Birmingham and surrounding areas, Alabama, United States |
Key people | Walter Schoel III (CEO), Taylor Schoel, Brooks Schoel |
| Products | Civil engineering consulting services, hydrologic and environmental consulting, land surveying, landscape architecture (via 4Site) |
| Owner | Schoel family |
Schoel Engineering Company, headquartered in Birmingham, Alabama, has delivered consulting services in the fields of civil engineering, hydrologic and environmental disciplines, as well as land surveying since its establishment by Herman Schoel in 1888. The company holds the distinction of being an inductee of the Alabama Engineering Hall of Fame.
History
The origins of Schoel Engineering trace back to 1888 when Herman Schoel launched a solo practice named H. Schoel, C.E., which eventually developed into the current Schoel Engineering Company. Now a family-operated enterprise spanning five generations, it is led by CEO Walter Schoel III, with his sons Taylor and Brooks Schoel occupying significant management positions.
Acquisition of 4Site
In 2019, Schoel Engineering broadened its capabilities through the acquisition of 4Site, a civil engineering, land surveying, and landscape architecture firm located in Huntsville. This strategic move incorporated 4Site’s expertise in landscape architecture and site design while maintaining its existing team based in Huntsville.
Among 4Site’s prominent undertakings are the 2013 Pappy Dunn Boulevard Project in Anniston, Alabama, and the 2016 Welcome Center at the Huntsville Botanical Garden.
Recognition
The company was honored with induction into the Alabama Engineering Hall of Fame in 2007, acknowledging its significant contributions to Birmingham and the surrounding area. Additionally, in 2013, CEO Dr. Walter Schoel III received the title of Distinguished Engineering Fellow from the University of Alabama’s College of Engineering, underscoring both his personal achievements and the firm’s enduring influence.
Notable Projects
Schoel Engineering’s portfolio includes several high-profile projects such as:
- Protective Stadium
- Regions Field
- Benjamin Russell Hospital for Children
- Vulcan Park
- Honda Manufacturing Plant located in Lincoln, Alabama
- Railroad Park