Hydrology vs Hydraulics
Hydrology and hydraulics are tools that make up hydrodynamics which is what a water resource engineer uses to understand fluids…
One Water. Solved.
Environmental engineers face four major water resource management challenges in Texas. If these challenges are not overcome Texas will experience…
Effects of COVID on the Civil Engineering Industry
We are now more than one year into the coronavirus pandemic, and engineers are feeling the effects on their industry…
ASCE Texas Section Infrastructure Report Card
Every four years the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) evaluates the infrastructure of Texas. Their findings are shared in…
Drinkable Water
Did you know that only about one percent of the earth’s water is drinkable? The government sets standards of water…
Doris Miller VA Medical Center
OEI is proud to be working with the United States Department of Veteran Affairs (VA) on the Doris Miller VA…
5 Core Foundations
O’Brien Engineering, Inc. (OEI) is committed to five core foundations that define our reputation and our future. We strive as…
Texas Flooding Fast Facts
When you create a new development like a road or building, the amount of land available to absorb water decreases.…
OEI Certified Floodplain Managers Partner with FEMA
O’Brien Engineering is a recognized expert partner with the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). Our team serves FEMA directly in…
Environmental Engineering Facts
Environmental engineers play an important role in project design. They assess the impact of a design on factors such as…
