About Royal

We Do More Than Simply “Our Job.”

How it Began

The vision for Royal started with two young engineers working together in the industry with a belief they could do it better than it had been done before ─ better for clients, better for employees, and better for communities. From that initial vision, Royal brought its distinctive brand of engineering and consulting to the Gulf Coast in 2005, establishing its headquarters in New Orleans. Soon after opening, Hurricane Katrina devastated the city, and Royal quickly became immersed in recovery efforts, developing niche expertise in the unique challenges of recovery and rebuilding from natural disasters and coastal land loss.

Founded with a culture focused on innovative solutions and dedication to our community, Royal quickly expanded from our initial services of Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Program Management, and Disaster Recovery to meet new challenges head on, with Coastal Engineering, Coastal Planning & Science, Structural Engineering, Architecture, Environmental Compliance, and Grants Management becoming key services in Royal’s portfolio. Now, after nearly two decades in business, we continue to strive to be our clients’ first call in the face of complex challenges.

Our Greatest Asset

The Royal team collectively shares varied skillsets, unique backgrounds, and a vast range of experience to support a myriad of projects and initiatives. Our unifying factor is that the work we do matters and creates significant impact in the world around us.

Excellence is built into every interaction we have ─ with each other and our clients ─ and into every effort and project we deliver.

Results Driven

We strive to set the bar against which others are measured ─ the Royal Standard. If you have needs that fall within any of our service lines, please contact us. We stand ready to provide customized, cutting-edge solutions backed by outstanding leadership and management from Royal’s hands-on executive team and dynamic staff.

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Mission

Implement innovative solutions that ENRICH our communities, clients, and environment.

To be our client’s first call in the face of complex challenges.

We are committed to these values in all that we do to ENRICH the communities we serve, the lives of our clients, and the environment around us.

EXCELLENCE

NURTURE

RESULTS

IMPACT

COMMITMENT

HONESTY

Royal team

Alaina
Grace

Project Scientist

Alexis
Murray

Associate Administrator

Amanda
Flathers

Associate Administrator

Andrew
Anderson

Lead Grants Project Coordinator

Andrew
Dondis

Lead Inspector

Angella
Landry, PMP

Lead Project Manager

Ani
Fontenot

Associate Administrator

Austin
Lipari

Engineer Intern
We’re excited to announce that Carter O’Brien, PE has been promoted to Senior Vice President of Construction Management. Carter’s grit, leadership, and commitment to excellence have made a lasting impact at Royal. A licensed engineer with 15 years of experience in construction management and design, Carter has worked across heavy civil, roadway, drainage, bridge, and marine projects. He has successfully led dozens of Construction, Engineering, and Inspection (CE&I) projects from kickoff to closeout. His promotion reflects not only his technical expertise, but also the trust he’s earned through consistent performance and dedication. Congratulations, Carter!👏
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We’re excited to announce Mac McNeil’s promotion to Senior Vice President! Mac plays a key role in leading large-scale projects and driving business development efforts across Mississippi, Alabama, Florida, and the East Coast. He brings valuable experience in FEMA-funded disaster recovery and infrastructure projects, with a strong background in construction management and estimating. Mac’s promotion reflects his extensive experience, proven performance, and embodiment of Royal’s values. Congratulations, Mac!👏#TeamRoyal
Congratulations to our team members who earned their LEM Technical Certification from The Louisiana Emergency Preparedness Association! We're proud of your commitment to continuous learning and we look forward to your continued growth and success👏

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Our thoughts and prayers are with the people of Texas as they face the impacts of recent flooding. We stand with the communities affected and hope for safety, strength and a swift recovery for all 💙
Happy Fourth of July from all of us at Royal! 🎆
We believe preparedness is key to resilient communities. Here are a few ways you can be prepared this hurricane season:
✔️ Review your insurance coverage
✔️ Take photos of your property
✔️ Test generators and backup systems
✔️ Take inventory of your valuables
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Join us in congratulating our amazing #TeamRoyal members who marked their work anniversaries this June! 🥳We’re so proud of your hard work and commitment. 👏 #EmployeeWorkanniversaries
June is National Safety Month and Royal is proud to support it! Our team is committed to fostering a culture where safety comes first—protecting our people, our projects, and the communities we serve. 
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