Summit Design and Engineering Services

Name: Summit Design and Engineering Services
Address: 1000 Social Street, Raleigh, NC, 27609, US
Telephone: (919) 732-3883

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Summit Design and Engineering Services

Creatively inspired. Technically executed. We excel at what we do, and we have fun doing it.

Summit is a multi-disciplined design and engineering services firm headquartered in Hillsborough, North Carolina, with offices throughout the state as well as in Virginia. We welcome the opportunity to talk with you about your design and engineering needs.

05/15/2026

Last night we attended the 2026 WTS NC Triangle Go Gala alongside many incredible transportation professionals from across the Triangle.

The evening was a great opportunity to celebrate the people and projects shaping the future of transportation while supporting the next generation of women pursuing careers in STEM and transportation-related industries. Events like the Go Gala continue to highlight the importance of connection, mentorship, and investing in future leaders.

Thank you to the WTS NC Triangle Chapter for hosting another outstanding event and bringing together such an inspiring community. We enjoyed connecting with industry partners and celebrating the impact WTS continues to make across our industry.

05/08/2026

We want to thank Chip Vanderzee for his past year of service as president of the APWA North Carolina Chapter. At this week's Facilities and Grounds Conference he passed the gavel along to the next president and said the following about his time as president:

"I’m incredibly thankful for the outstanding team and volunteers who have supported me during my presidency, there are truly too many to name. It’s been exciting to see the continued success of our Chapter and our membership initiatives, and this conference also gives us the opportunity to recognize our Chapter Award winners and past presidents who made it all possible.”

Thank you Chip for all that you do for Summit and the community!

05/04/2026

We are a proud sponsor of the upcoming NC APWA Facilities & Grounds Conference in Beaufort, NC, this week! Our own John Collins will be presenting on navigating ADA compliance, sharing practical guidance on exterior parking, accessible routes, and real-world compliance strategies.

We look forward to engaging with our partners in public works and hope you’ll find John Collins, Chip Vanderzee, and Randall Moore at the Summit booth.

04/30/2026

Our Women In Search of Excellence (WISE) group hit the pavement yesterday for a site tour! Led by, Julie Foley, AIA CSI CDT, the group got a behind-the-scenes look at the new Greensboro ABC warehouse and the work that goes into delivering a complex, large-scale facility.

Julie led an engaging and insightful tour, breaking down key components of project management– from systems to project timelines, and coordination across teams.

Hearing how challenges were anticipated and addressed through strong program management and clear communication reinforced the value of experience-driven leadership on projects of this scale.

Site tours like this are a powerful way to share knowledge, strengthen our teams, and showcase the work happening in the field! We are extremely grateful to our client, Greensboro ABC, for participating in the tour and for trusting us with their projects.

04/29/2026

We are proud to sponsor NCAFPM’s Annual Conference in Atlantic Beach next week! As a team deeply committed to effective floodplain management and resilient communities, our work is closely intertwined with NCAFPM’s dedication to advancing flood risk reduction across North Carolina.

Summit’s own Mike Robinson, Ken Ashe, and Todd Kennedy will be there, so be sure to find them at Summit’s booth if you are there!

04/27/2026

As we head into the final week of , we’re proud to recognize the incredible work of some of our landscape architecture team and the impact they’re making across North Carolina communities.

Today we are spotlighting Tim G., Nik N., Raaga B., and Jibran S.

This team of Landscape Architects and Designers are currently leading and supporting a range of projects that are shaping vibrant, accessible, and resilient spaces. Their work spans:

Various ABC Boards

Various State Employee Credit Union (SECU) Branches

Multiple Municipalities across the State

NCDOT

Numerous Private Clients

Our team brings creativity, technical expertise, and a deep commitment to community-focused design.

Join us in celebrating the lasting impact of landscape architecture in our communities.

04/24/2026

April is World Landscape Architecture Month, which spotlights the vital role landscape architects play in creating resilient, functional, and engaging environments.

From concept to construction, Summit partners with ABC Boards to deliver thoughtful site design solutions that balance aesthetics, safety, and long-term performance. Each project reflects a tailored approach that responds to the community's unique needs, site constraints, and operational goals.

Our project examples include sites in Burnsville and Ocean Isle, retail store locations, and warehouse facility grounds. We work from site concepts through completed environments.

Thank you to our landscape architecture team for their creativity, collaboration, and excellence on every project.

04/20/2026

This week (April 20-24) is National Work Zone Awareness Week (NWZAW), and the theme is "Safe Actions Safe Lives."

At Summit, a large portion of our employees work on or along highways. We do everything we can to ensure our employees have the tools and resources to stay safe and avoid tragic accidents, but it's not just about what our team can do; it's about what drivers can do as well.

Here's the calendar of events for this week:
Work Zone Safety Training Day, April 20
National kickoff event and press conference, April 21
Go Orange Day, April 22
Social media storm, April 23
Moment of Silence, April 24

04/17/2026

✨ Architecture Week Spotlight: Juan✨

🎓 Education
Roger Williams University Master of Architecture
Roger William University Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Arts/Science in Architecture

Q. What inspired you to pursue a career in architecture?
My interest in architecture comes from growing up between two cultures. Being Colombian showed me how design reflects different ways of life.

I saw that buildings in Colombia and the U.S. respond differently to climate, resources, and people’s needs. This made me realize architecture is about more than buildings—it’s about people and culture, which inspired me to pursue it.

Q. Can you describe a moment, experience, or person that sparked your interest in design?
My grandfather sparked my interest in design. As a history professor, he taught me to look beyond appearances and understand deeper meaning. He showed me how even simple homes in Colombia tell stories about the people who live in them. Because of him, I see architecture not just as something beautiful, but as something meaningful that connects people to their environment and identity

Q. What excites you most about the type of projects you work on?
What excites me most is solving problems that impact people’s everyday lives. Whether starting from scratch or renovating, I enjoy creating spaces that are more functional, comfortable, and meaningful—focused on how they’re truly experienced.

Q. What advice would you give to students interested in architecture?
My advice to students is to stay curious and enjoy the process. Architecture is always evolving, and the challenges that come with it are where growth happens. Ask questions—even simple ones—as they can lead to new ideas and perspectives. Most importantly, remember that architecture is collaborative. There’s always something to learn and something to contribute.

If you stay open, passionate, and willing to grow, architecture will give that back to you.

Thank you, Juan, we appreciate everything that you do!!

04/16/2026

✨ Architecture Week Spotlight: Julie✨

🎓 Education
University of Detroit Mercy
Master of Architecture

Q. What inspired you to pursue a career in architecture?
Architecture got on my radar after a college assessment to determine a career. I was always interested in arts and mathematics, and once considered double-majoring in structural engineering.

Q. Can you describe a moment, experience, or person that sparked your interest in design?
One of the spirit wear shirts in college had a quote from Harold Wagoner: "Architecture is the only profession in which you can walk through your dreams." I still have the shirt!

Q. What excites you most about the type of projects you work on?
I'm passionate about delivering a project correctly to an Owner. My favorite part is collaborating with other professionals, the construction team, and teaching the next generation of architects about design.

Q. What advice would you give to students interested in architecture?
First, learn to really see the built world. How spaces make you feel, how they sound, and how they function. Architecture spans far beyond pretty pictures and design. Second, the technical side of construction is just as important as the design. Finally, don't let anyone or anything stop you from pursuing your passion.

Thank you, Julie, we appreciate everything that you do!!

04/14/2026

✨ Architecture Week Spotlight: Erin ✨

🎓 Education
North Carolina State University
Bachelor of Architecture
Bachelor of Environmental Design in Architecture

Q: What inspired you to pursue a career in architecture?
Nothing special. I was good at math and creative, so maybe architecture would be a good fit. Turned out to be a great fit, as architecture at its core is creative problem-solving.

Q: Was there a moment that sparked your interest in design?
The amount of time people spend in the built environment is significant, and when the reality of that sank in, it propelled me to care greatly for design because of its impact on people's lived experience.

Q: What excites you most about your work?
Every project presents a unique opportunity to meet a need, and throughout the design process, there's always some problem that comes up, which becomes this big puzzle you're trying to figure out. Working through complex problems and finding design solutions that meet people's needs is what I enjoy.

Q: What advice would you give students interested in architecture?
When you see something that you've designed in your head and on paper get built in the real world, and then see people interact with it, live in it, use it… it's a special feeling that's hard to describe. Architecture is unique in that sense. If you're interested, give it a shot!

Thank you for all that you do to help shape our communities, Erin!

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Raleigh, NC
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(919) 732-3883

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https://www.summitde.com/

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