Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Your Trusted Engineering & Architectural Partner in Memphis
Pickering is a full-service engineering and architectural firm founded in 1946 with headquarters in Memphis, Tennessee, and additional offices in Mississippi and Arkansas. As a 100% employee-owned company, we foster motivation, loyalty, and low turnover among our dedicated team. Our commitment to client satisfaction is evident in every project, with a proven track record of prompt submittal responses and successful project execution. Through our Associate Principal Ownership Program, we identify and cultivate future leaders who demonstrate exceptional talent and work ethic. Our multidisciplinary team provides comprehensive services including facility design, civil engineering, surveying, transportation, water resources, and natural resources management.With decades of collective experience, our professional staff holds prestigious certifications and licenses across multiple disciplines. We specialize in complex engineering integrated with architecture, delivering functional, process-driven designs for commercial, industrial, and governmental clients. Our portfolio includes landmark projects like the Cossitt Library renovation and infrastructure developments for the Mid-South Food Bank. Pride of ownership drives our ability to provide superior client service using the most professional skills available. We remain committed to maintaining our reputation as a trusted partner for engineering and architectural solutions across the southeastern United States.
Services
Facility Design
Civil Engineering
Surveying
Transportation
Water Resources
Natural Resources
Details
- Year established: 1946
Highlights and features
- We are 100% employee-owned with a stake in company performance
- Our team includes licensed professionals with decades of collective experience
- We maintain prompt turn-around times for submittals and RFIs
- Our Associate Principal Ownership Program cultivates future industry leaders
- We specialize in complex engineering integrated with architectural design
What people say
Prompt turn-around times
Successful project execution
Dedicated employees
Professional skills available
Commitment to excellence
Services
Facility Design
Our facility design services integrate complex engineering with architecture to create functional spaces for commercial and industrial clients. We provide full-service building evaluations, cost-benefit analysis, and construction management for new facilities and renovations. Our team specializes in maximizing operational efficiency through process-oriented design solutions for manufacturing plants, warehouses, and commercial buildings.
Civil Engineering
We deliver comprehensive civil engineering solutions for transportation systems, water resources, and land development projects. Our services include structural design, foundation engineering, and seismic evaluations for public and private sector clients. Our team provides full-service evaluations of existing infrastructure and develops innovative solutions for municipal and industrial applications.
Surveying
Our surveying division provides precise measurements and mapping services for construction, land development, and infrastructure projects. We combine traditional surveying techniques with modern technology to deliver accurate data for site planning, boundary determination, and construction layout across multiple industries.
Transportation
We design and manage transportation infrastructure projects including highways, bridges, and urban mobility solutions. Our services cover all phases from initial planning to final construction, focusing on safety, efficiency, and long-term durability for municipal and state transportation networks.
Water Resources
Our water resources engineering includes comprehensive solutions for water supply systems, wastewater treatment, and stormwater management. We design sustainable water infrastructure for municipal clients and industrial facilities, addressing both current needs and future growth requirements through innovative engineering approaches.
People
Mike Bilderbeck
Principal Owner
Licensed Professional Engineer and Fellow of ASHRAE with extensive experience in engineering leadership and project management.
Greg Carrico
Principal Owner
Professional Engineer with specialized expertise in civil infrastructure and facility design projects.
Blake Collins
Principal Owner
Professional Surveyor providing precise land measurement and mapping services for complex engineering projects.
Curt Craig
Principal Owner
Experienced engineering professional managing transportation and infrastructure development initiatives.
Rick Ferguson
Principal Owner
Licensed Professional Engineer specializing in structural design and construction management solutions.
Questions
What services does Pickering offer?
We provide facility design, civil engineering, surveying, transportation infrastructure, water resources management, and natural resources development services.
Where is Pickering located?
Our headquarters are in Memphis, TN, with offices in Flowood, MS; Jonesboro, AR; Little Rock, AR; Hernando, MS; and Pearl, MS.
How long has Pickering been in business?
We have served clients since our founding in 1946 as a full-service engineering and architectural firm.
Is Pickering employee-owned?
Yes, we are 100% employee-owned, which promotes motivation, loyalty, and low turnover among our team.
What notable projects has Pickering completed?
Our portfolio includes the Cossitt Library renovation, Mid-South Food Bank warehouse design, and Memphis Union Mission facilities.
