50th Anniversary

Triad Engineering Consultants was founded in Morgantown, West Virginia in July 1975 as a partnership with three primary partners: Lyle Moulton, PhD, PE, Dennis Chambers, PE, and Roger Seals, PhD, PE. A fourth partner, Onas Aliff, was added in 1977 and a fifth, Larry Nottingham, in 1979.

In 1976, Triad won our first major project with Consolidation Coal Company (CONSOL). The Bailey Coal Mine was a complete start-up prep plant including a 15-mile railroad spur with millions of yards of fill material. The project also included 10+ bridges, two silos, a freshwater earth dam and multiple tunnels. This was a landmark project that laid the foundation for the firm’s growth and success. 50 years later, we still have a strong working relationship with CONSOL

In 1979, the company was incorporated under the laws of the State of West Virginia and opened an office in Charleston, West Virginia. The Charleston office was subsequently moved to South Charleston and then to the present address in Scott Depot. Triad grew its service footprint with the addition of an office location in Charleston, West Virginia. Like our start in Morgantown, the Charleston office experienced its first project successes with mining and industrial projects with Union Carbide Corporation, CONSOL Energy and more. 

Triad Engineering Consultants, Inc. purchased Foundation Services of Winchester, Ltd., an engineering firm with offices in Winchester and Harrisonburg, Virginia. This expanded Triad’s footprint into the Shenandoah Valley and Northern regions of Virginia. We were able to form relationships with local governmental agencies and public-school systems in the region and stretched our services into the Eastern Panhandle of West Virginia. Transportation routes flowing from Virginia into West Virginia allowed for the development of large industrial, manufacturing and distribution facilities

In 1990, Triad Engineering, Inc. expanded its reach by opening an office in Greensburg, Pennsylvania. This new location allowed the company to better serve clients in the southwestern region of the state, enhancing our ability to provide high-quality engineering solutions to a growing client base.

On January 1, 1991, our Virginia offices officially adopted Triad Engineering, Inc. as the company’s new name. This followed a resolution passed during a Board of Directors meeting in April 1990, which approved the change. Prior to this, the company had operated under the name Triad Engineering Consultants for nearly 15 years. The name change marked a significant milestone in the company’s evolution, aligning our identity with our expanding capabilities and future growth.

Triad purchases Advance Surveying & Mapping, Inc. (ASM) out of Mount Gay, West Virginia. These services continued and were supported from the Scott Depot, West Virginia office. 

Triad opens an office in Hagerstown, MD with support from the Winchester, Virginia office. Triad’s footprint grew into the state of Maryland with the addition of an office location in Hagerstown, MD. Initially, this office was established to support the Winchester office operations. The same transportation routes that spurred industrial development in Virginia and West Virginia crossed into Maryland and Pennsylvania. Our growth mimicked the growth of the industrial and transportation market that helped develop a vast level of experience with various types of projects and structures.

Triad established our ESOP in 1996 to transfer ownership of the company from the founders to the employees.

Triad opened a small office in Purcellville, Virginia as a satellite of the Winchester, Virginia office, to support the increased workload in Loudoun County, Virginia.  The Purcellville office was subsequently moved to Ashburn, Virginia in 2009 and then to present address in Sterling, Virginia in 2016.

Triad acquired Cump & Associates, a civil engineering and surveying firm in Hagerstown, Maryland. The staff of Triad and Cump was consolidated into one office space at the current address in Hagerstown, Maryland.

In 2009, Triad Engineering, Inc. changed its corporate status from a C Corporation to an S Corporation. This transition allowed the company to take advantage of tax benefits and provide a more efficient structure for its shareholders, further supporting its continued growth and success.

Triad opened a small office in Athens, Ohio as a satellite of the Scott Depot, West Virginia office. The Athens, Ohio office was subsequently moved to Portsmouth, Ohio at the current address.

In 2012, the Hagerstown office was involved with the first large-scale solar utility project in Maryland, a $70 million-dollar 20 Megawatt (MW) Alternating Current (AC) solar array project covering approximately 160 acres.  At construction completion, it more than doubled the State’s current solar electricity output making it critical to the success of Maryland’s renewable energy goals.

The Greensburg, Pennsylvania office was officially moved to Bridgeville, Pennsylvania to serve the suburbs of Pittsburgh, while supporting our operations in Morgantown, West Virginia. Triad continues to cultivate working relationships with many local and state level partners that continue to help us grow and expand our service lines across the Commonwealth and beyond.

Over the course of many years, Triad Engineering has provided vital services in support of development projects at the Procter & Gamble plant in Berkeley County, WV. Spanning over 400 acres, this site is home to a 2.5 million square foot plant facility that employs more than 800 people. Triad’s expertise has contributed to the ongoing success and expansion of this major industrial operation.

Our Mechanicsburg office officially opened on March 1, 2019, marking an important milestone in our company’s growth. This location enabled us to expand our reach and better serve clients in the Central Pennsylvania area. 

The opening of our New Stanton office on August 1, 2019, further solidified our presence within Pennsylvania. With the opening of the New Stanton office, we have been serving the Pittsburg area for 35 years in various office locations.

Our Athens, Ohio office relocates to Portsmouth, Ohio on July 15, 2020, almost 45 years to the day after the founding of Triad Engineering. This significant expansion allowed us to extend our presence into the Midwest, bringing our high-quality services to new clients in the region. The location of this office underscores our long-standing commitment to growth and our ability to adapt to the evolving needs of the marketplace.

Our Frederick office, opened on February 1, 2022, reflects our continuous expansion, and focus on reaching new markets. Located in the heart of Maryland, this office strengthens our ability to support clients in the Mid-Atlantic region, ensuring that we remain responsive to the evolving needs of businesses across the area.

To commemorate Triad’s 50th anniversary, a brand refresh is undertaken, followed by a year-long celebration of its success!