Company Background

Chris has spent his 24 years in engineering serving public and private customers with a focus in water and wastewater conveyance system projects. He has spent nearly equal amount of time on water and wastewater project work with a focus on preliminary engineering studies, pipeline and pump station design, and construction administration services. He has managed projects for many customers, serving as the client manager and engineering manager. His project management experience includes several large water and wastewater projects spanning from large diameter gravity sewer interceptors to water treatment plants and regional water supply systems. Chris is accustomed to managing projects from the initiation stage to completion of construction and project closeout.

As both a native and lifelong resident of North Carolina, Chris takes great pride in serving local clients and playing a vital role in the improvement of the state's infrastructure. He has two children and lives in Cary, NC. His personal interests include hunting, fishing, camping, family time, volunteering, and attending concerts and sporting events.

Jeremy's 24 years in engineering have been focused on serving public and private clients with an emphasis on water and wastewater conveyance system projects. His water and wastewater project work has involved both large and small diameter pipeline design and construction, elevated tank projects, water and gravity sewer replacements, and reuse distribution system development. He has managed projects for numerous owners, serving as the client lead and engineering manager. Jeremy has led projects in both rural and urban settings, with extensive permitting and regulatory approval requirements, and has managed these projects from initialization through project construction. He has extensive experience providing construction administration services, thus ensuring projects are completed as envisioned.

Born in Wilmington, Jeremy has lived in North Carolina his entire life. He is a NC State University graduate and has put his engineering degree to use serving numerous clients across the state. He has been a professional engineer since 2004. Jeremy is married with two children and lives in Raleigh, NC. Outside of the office, he enjoys outdoor activities, family time, boating, attending concerts and sporting events, and going on vacation.

Stephen has spent 24 years in the engineering field serving public and private customers with a focus on water and wastewater conveyance system projects. His expertise includes all phases of planning, design, and construction related to pipelines up to 96-inch in diameter, elevated storage tanks, and water and wastewater pumping stations. An avid reader and highly inquisitive, Stephen enjoys both the big picture planning aspects of a project, as well as digging into the details to find new approaches and develop innovative solutions.

Stephen was born in Wilmington, North Carolina and has lived in North Carolina most of his life. He has utilized his engineering degree by serving clients across the state and throughout the country and has been a registered professional engineer since 2004. He is a proud NC State University graduate and passionate Wolfpack fan. He is married with two sons and lives in Fuquay-Varina, NC where much of his free time is spent shuttling his kids to their various soccer engagements. His personal interests include live music, hanging out with family and friends, basketball, and traveling with his wife and kids.

Courtney joined the CJS team in the Fall of 2021, bringing with her broad-based municipal sector experience. Courtney graduated from the University of North Florida in 2010 and began her career in the regulatory arena in permitting, compliance, and enforcement of domestic and industrial wastewater treatment facilities at the State of Florida’s equivalent to NCDEQ. She later found her love of client management and consulting engineering in The Woodlands, Texas working as an engineer for local Municipal Utility Districts. There, she honed her acumen in project management, financing, and client communication through monthly Board of Directors meeting presentations and collaboration with legal counsel, utility operations consultants, developers, contractors, and citizens. Although she loved her work, the Texas weather, and – above all – the the local cuisine, she eventually returned to her east coast roots to once again be near family and longtime friends.

Courtney is a schedule driven, detail-oriented engineer with over 14 years of engineering experience, including 6 years in North Carolina. She is professionally licensed in the states of North Carolina and Texas and is PACP | LACP | MACP certified. She is well versed in client management, project management, and water resource management, including infrastructure design, assessment, and rehabilitation; community buildout and financing; regulatory compliance, development review, and effective stakeholder communication. Courtney’s career has afforded her experience in the design of pump stations, booster stations, force mains, gravity sewer, and water mains including new, upsizing, rehabilitation, and replacement. She has assisted municipalities with work funded by FEMA, USDA-RD, CDBG-I, and SRF/SRP.

Joey is a Project Engineer who has spent 22 years in the engineering field serving public and private customers with an emphasis on water and wastewater conveyance system projects. His expertise includes design related to both large and small diameter pipeline, elevated tank projects, water and gravity sewer replacements, pump stations and force mains, and reuse distribution system development. He has led the development of engineering design documents for a significant number of conveyance projects in the Triangle area and many more throughout the state of North Carolina. He is proficient in Autodesk Civil 3D and Bentley Microstation. As Lead Designer, Joey manages our CAD services and is instrumental in implementing new design software and standards, as well as managing other designer staff at CJS.

Joey grew up in eastern North Carolina and has called the Triangle area his home for nearly two decades. He is married with two children and enjoys attending NC State sporting events, going to concerts, and vacationing with his family.

Mark has been a resident of North Carolina for nearly 46 years and has spent his 39-year career working for consulting engineering firms in the Raleigh area. He joined CJS in March 2020 and has been a great addition to the team. His primary role consists of creating construction drawings for municipal water and sewer pipeline projects, pump station and facility improvement projects, and roadway widening projects. His experience includes designing water and sewer mains in city streets with dense existing utility challenges, and preparing detailed piping plans for water and wastewater treatment plants, elevated water tanks, and design for new and rehabilitated water and sewer pump stations. Mark is an expert in utilizing Autodesk Civil 3D for efficient production of accurate construction drawings for our clients.

Mark enjoys outdoor activities, hunting and fishing, dog training, and vegetable gardening.

Alex is a project engineer who offers more than nine years of experience in the design of water and wastewater facilities throughout North Carolina. He is an expert designer in Autodesk Civil 3D, Bentley Microstation, and GIS. His detailed experience in civil projects and various main designs includes quantity takeoffs, cost opinions, and performing all facets of local, state, and railroad permitting, as well as those related to jurisdictional impacts. Alex is adept at delivering smooth construction phase services, having provided construction administration and construction observation for numerous water and wastewater projects over the course of his career. His comprehensive engineering experience gives him the knowledge and skills to efficiently tackle all manner of project needs from kickoff through construction.

Alex holds his bachelor's degree in Biological and Agricultural Engineering from NC State University, and he has been a member of the CJS team since June 2019. In his free time, he enjoys hiking with his dog, water/snow sports, and cooking.

Jessica joined CJS as a part-time intern in 2020 and officially came on board as a full-time staff member in the spring of 2022. She supports our projects through field work, permitting assistance, and the production of construction drawings and specifications. Jessica is proficient in Autodesk Civil 3D and GIS, and her advanced communication skills, attention to detail, and enthusiasm make her a valuable addition to any project team.

Jessica holds a bachelor's degree in Environmental Engineering from NC State University. When not at the office or working towards a PE license, she enjoys crocheting and baking.

Liam is a technically adept engineer with a passion for water and wastewater and more than seven years of engineering experience. He joined CJS in May 2022 shortly after moving to the United States from his home country of Australia. Liam graduated from the University of Newcastle in 2016 with bachelor’s degrees in both Chemical Engineering (Honors) and Business. After graduating, he relocated to Haiti and worked in a volunteer role where he oversaw several construction projects, designed and built a water filtration system for a hospital, and repaired medical equipment. Through managing these projects, Liam gained invaluable project management skills and demonstrated his adaptability and resilience in a challenging work environment.

After two and a half years in Haiti, Liam pursued his passion for water engineering back in his homeland by working as a distribution engineer with a large municipality. Here, his strength as a technical problem solver shone through as he quickly developed expertise in hydraulic modeling and demonstrated this through planning complex shutdowns of large diameter water mains that required a significant amount of coordination. Liam also greatly contributed to improvements in chlorine dosing, reclaimed water compliance and management, and investigating water quality and pressure issues.

Kevin joined the CJS team in July 2023 and brings four years of invaluable experience in water resources engineering consulting. Throughout his career, he has made significant contributions to a diverse range of projects, including elevated tank assessments and rehabilitation, pump station construction, rehabilitation and improvements, new and amended control plans and permitting for clients of various sizes, and water and sewer line modeling, rehabilitation, and replacements in congested urban corridors.

His comprehensive understanding of construction practices allows him to actively participate in developing construction documents, streamline pertinent permitting and regulatory agency requirements, and skillfully coordinate with clients and contractors to ensure seamless project execution and timely achievement of milestones. Beyond his technical capabilities, Kevin's collaborative spirit and exceptional communication skills have earned him a reputation for fostering strong and productive working relationships with colleagues, clients, and stakeholders.

Kevin is a graduate of the University of Vermont, where he earned a bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering with a minor in Mathematics. Outside of the office, Kevin is actively studying to obtain his PE license and enjoys hiking, swimming, and going on adventures with his dog, Finley.

Grady is a highly experienced Construction Observer who served as a capital projects inspector for the City of Raleigh for almost 30 years. During his tenure, he focused on overseeing the construction of significant capital improvement projects related to water and wastewater conveyance. This extensive background has equipped him with valuable insights and knowledge that he now brings to his role at CJS.

Grady's unparalleled attention to detail sets him apart as a field inspector. However, he is also an asset to our team during the design phase, leveraging his extensive experience to assist with constructability reviews and quantity takeoffs. His input improves the effectiveness of our designs and aids us in proactively addressing any potential issues or challenges that may arise during construction.

In his free time, Grady enjoys coaching softball, gardening, reading, bible study, traveling, and making home renovations.

Allison joined CJS in October 2022 and brings more than 12 years of experience providing marketing, communication, and administrative services within the A/E/C industry. She assists our team by developing proposals and other marketing material; reviewing and editing specifications, reports, and correspondence; assisting with marketing planning and research; and keeping up with our day-to-day office needs.

Allison received her bachelor's degree in Literature/Creative Writing from UNC Asheville in 2007 and was thrilled to publish her first children’s book in 2020. She also serves as a volunteer coach for the Miracle League of the Triangle and as a board member for Clean Jordan Lake. When she’s not in the office, writing books, playing ball, or cleaning trash from the Jordan Lake shoreline, you will often find her exploring Cary greenways and Triangle parks with her husband and two silly dogs.