We are a team of consulting engineers and professionals recognized for delivering solutions to our clients’ most difficult consulting and engineering needs. In every project, we have demonstrated our commitment to quality, technical expertise, and dedication to put the concerns of our customers first.
 

History

BB&E is a civil, energy, and environmental engineering business headquartered in Northville, Michigan.  Douglas Barber, Tom Barzyk, and Aaron Etnyre founded the company in 2002, with an initial focus in environmental engineering in support of federal clients. Over the years, we continually grew and diversified our team and offerings to become a full-service consulting firm. 

On BB&E’s 21st anniversary in September 2023, the company evolved and transitioned ownership to our team members through the creation of an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). This change allowed the company to share ownership, reward our people, and enhance our culture. BB&E currently has 375+ staff active in over a dozen countries. We are committed to providing technically excellent client service in a responsive, cost-effective, and professional manner. Our Corporate motto is Better, Faster, Different and our vision is to be a passionate team of consulting engineers and professionals recognized for delivering solutions to our clients’ most difficult consulting and engineering needs. 

BB&E proudly serves our federal and private sector clients including those in the Department of Defense (DoD), Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Department of Interior (DOI), National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), automotive industry, manufacturing industry, pharmaceutical industry, and many others.

 

Why work here

When you join BB&E, you become part of a close-knit community of professionals who are devoted to delivering honest and expert infrastructure, environmental, engineering, and energy solutions. 

BB&E takes great pride in being an employee-owned company. As a member of our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), you are not only an employee but also a partial owner, giving you a direct stake in the success of our company. Employees who are at least 21 years old will automatically become participants in the plan after completing one year of service on the first available enrollment date. This distinctive ownership structure aligns your interests with the company's, ensuring that you share in the financial rewards and enjoy long-term stability for a rewarding career and a secure retirement.

Our fast-growing teams are comprised of self-confident individuals focused on collaboration and completion of individual and organizational goals. Our employees are our best asset, and with them we become better together.

 

Life at BB&E

As a company, we are committed to being better together. Employees at BB&E have the opportunity to become part of something more.  Benefits include and not limited to:

• Volunteering
• Team building
• Flexible work structure
• Work/life balance

Learn about Life at BB&E