Waste & Residuals Management

Our solid waste staff has a reputation for innovation and thoroughness. From site selection and facility design to permitting, environmental monitoring, and long-term operational support, our team provides the technical expertise needed to develop environmentally responsible and regulatory-compliant waste management facilities.

By integrating engineering, environmental science, and compliance expertise, Carlson McCain helps clients manage risk, protect natural resources, and maintain efficient operations throughout the life of their facilities.

Power Generation

Carlson McCain delivers comprehensive engineering and environmental consulting solutions that help power generation facilities proactively manage infrastructure, regulatory obligations, and long-term operational risks. With specialized expertise in environmental due diligence, civil and environmental engineering, permitting and compliance, site assessment and remediation, our team supports the full lifecycle of power generation assets from planning and property acquisition through permitting and construction of generation and transmission infrastructure, to asset retirement and closure, and ultimate site redevelopment.

We understand the complexities of industrial-scale power generation, and we strive to develop practical solutions tailored to each facility’s operational and environmental objectives.

Commercial Real Estate

Our goal is to collect information efficiently and organize the data clearly so that you can make effective cost‑benefit decisions. Whether that decision
is due diligence for purchase, improving an existing site, or developing a potential liability into a real estate asset, we can help make it happen.

Our approach goes beyond standard compliance and remediation. To ensure the vision for your site is set up for success, we provide a team that is well versed in Environmental Site Assessments, soil and groundwater investigations, and has the technical knowledge to unearth and address issues quickly.

Mining & Reclamation

Carlson McCain partners with mining companies to deliver comprehensive engineering and environmental solutions that support safe, efficient, and environmentally responsible operations. Our services span mine planning, facility design, tailings management, permitting, environmental compliance, water resource management, reclamation planning, and site restoration.

By combining technical expertise with regulatory knowledge, Carlson McCain helps clients navigate complex project requirements while minimizing environmental impacts and supporting long-term operational success.

Industrial

We provide a wide range of environmental support services to a variety of industries. Permit applications, compliance services, monitoring work, and reporting are all routinely undertaken by Carlson McCain staff. We provide specialty work such as vapor mitigation, asbestos surveys, and testing, PFAS testing, soil, air, groundwater, and surface water monitoring.

Our experienced professionals can assist you with interpreting and complying with the complex regulations with a proactive approach to help you succeed.

Manufacturing

When environmental issues arise, Carlson McCain helps businesses with compliance concerns by assisting them at every step of the process. Helping clients stay in compliance can range from initial investigations, to assisting with permit applications, filings, monitoring and reporting to regulatory agencies. We routinely work with reporting and filing software used by regulatory agencies.

We have recent experience in approximately 20 states.

Oil & Gas

Our team provides integrated engineering and environmental services that support oil and gas clients in all phases of development:

• Exploration and production –  we assist with environmental review and regulatory compliance, including NEPA documentation, state environmental programs, permitting, and civil and environmental engineering services.
• Storage and transfer – we provide civil engineering and site design services, along with development of SPCC and SWPPP plans to support safe and compliant operations.
• Pipeline – we conduct environmental corridor assessments, natural resource inventories, and permitting support to help identify constraints, reduce project risk, and streamline development.
• Waste Management – we provide waste assessment and characterization, evaluation of disposal and beneficial reuse options, and coordination with disposal facilities and regulatory agencies.

By combining engineering expertise with a strong understanding of environmental regulations, we provide solutions that balance regulatory compliance, environmental stewardship, and operational efficiency.