Grimes Engineering, PC

GRIMES ENGINEERING, PC is a water resources engineering firm specializing in surface water management throughout North Carolina, South Carolina, and Virginia, with a primary focus on dams. As a leader in the field of stormwater engineering and dam design, Grimes Engineering provides expertise in the following areas:
Dam repairs and lake restoration
Emergency Action Plans (EAPs) for dams, including

downstream inundation modeling and mapping
Hydrologic and hydraulic modeling and design
Sediment and erosion control design
Drainage system design and repair
FEMA mapping and permitting:
Conditional Letter of Map Revision (CLOMR)
Letter of Map Revision (LOMR)
No-Rise Certification
Engineering reports and presentations
Construction drawings and specifications
Construction observation and certification
Expert witness credentials

John Thomas (JT) Grimes, PE is the president of the firm and has worked for more than 20 years as a private consultant for municipalities, developers, contractors, and private property owners on an extensive variety of stormwater management projects. Grimes also serves as a sub-consultant for engineering firms where his expertise complements and/or completes project design teams. As a graduate of North Carolina State University (BSCE – 1990, Master of Civil Engineering – 1992), Mr. Grimes has served as both design engineer and project manager on more than 80 projects involving dams. He is registered as a Professional Engineer in North Carolina, South Carolina, and Virginia. Grimes is a recipient of the prestigious Association of State Dam Safety Officials (ASDSO) Regional Award of Merit given annually to individuals or organizations throughout the United States making outstanding contributions to dam safety on a regional level. Grimes became the first individual in private consulting to receive the award for the Southeast region of the United States. An absolute advantage of Grimes Engineering’s services is rooted in the firm’s distinctive structure, assuring clients that the actual work on their project will be performed by Mr. Grimes and not delegated to an inexperienced staff engineer. Grimes Engineering, as a uniquely positioned and professionally accredited firm, welcomes your inquiries about stormwater engineering needs. We look forward to Designing Solutions for Your Rainy Days.