Atwell Acquires Capital Civil Engineering, Expanding Engineering Resources and Expertise in the Southeast
SOUTHFIELD, Mich.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Atwell has acquired the operations of Capital Civil Engineering (CCE), an engineering firm located in Apex, North Carolina. This acquisition expands Atwell's presence in North Carolina and the Southeast.
With a 15-year history of engineering excellence, CCE is known for its expertise in engineering, site planning, land planning, and stormwater management. Founded by Michael Kane and co-owned by Michael McQuillen, the CCE team has decades of experience with regional and national projects.
'At CCE, we have a strong reputation of professionalism, high standards of quality, and client satisfaction,' said Kane. 'Atwell shares the same values and goals, so we're looking forward to expanding our capabilities and introducing new opportunities to our clients and employees.'
'CCE has an impressive portfolio of work and strong partnerships throughout North Carolina and beyond,' said Ron Waldrop, Senior Vice President at Atwell. 'Their engineering expertise and client-centered approach mirror Atwell's commitment to exceptional work and building strong relationships. We're excited to work with the CCE team to support existing and future clients in reaching their goals.'
This is Atwell's third acquisition in 2025, preceded by the acquisition of Georgia-based SEI Engineering in January 2025 and Arizona-based Terrascape Consulting in February 2025.
Atwell, LLC is a national consulting, engineering, and construction services firm with more than 1,700 professionals located across the country. Creating innovative solutions for clients in industries such as real estate and land development, power and energy, hydrocarbons, and infrastructure, Atwell provides comprehensive turnkey services including land and right-of-way support, planning, landscape architecture, engineering, land surveying, environmental compliance and permitting, natural resources consulting and project and program management.
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