Environmental Consulting & Due Diligence for Infrastructure Projects

Infrastructure projects, whether transportation, energy, telecom, or utilities, require numerous environmental consulting services to move forward safely and compliantly. From infrastructure due diligence and permitting to long-term compliance and remediation, each stage introduces unique environmental challenges. ESE Partners offers full-service environmental consulting for infrastructure, allowing clients to work with a single trusted partner instead of piecing together support from multiple firms. 

We provide expertise across everything from wireless infrastructure permitting and fiber infrastructure permitting support to wetlands assessments, endangered species surveys, and remediation planning. This comprehensive approach ensures efficient handling of infrastructure asset due diligence, with nothing overlooked.

Infrastructure projects vary widely in scope and purpose, but all require careful environmental planning, permitting, and due diligence to move forward responsibly. ESE Partners works across sectors, public and private, to deliver tailored environmental solutions that meet project-specific and regulatory needs. From broadband expansion to energy transmission, we bring the same level of expertise and attention to detail to every type of infrastructure development.

With the rollout of federal BEAD grants and ReConnect funding, demand for environmental consulting in broadband expansion is at an all-time high. Laying new fiber optic lines across thousands of linear miles introduces complex permitting, environmental clearance, and compliance challenges that require a strategic, full-service approach.

ESE Partners supports telecommunications developers from early-stage routing analysis to final construction oversight, offering Phase I ESAs, wetlands delineations, endangered species surveys, cultural resource reviews, and more. Our team:

• Conducts environmental desk studies and field surveys to support project routing
• Manages natural and cultural resource clearance
• Provides environmental compliance monitoring throughout construction 

Unlike firms that offer only a handful of these services, ESE delivers everything under one roof, so we’re a reliable partner for large-scale telecommunications infrastructure projects.

As data center development continues to expand alongside advancements in cloud computing and AI, environmental consulting has become a critical part of the planning and permitting process. These facilities often involve complex utility needs and regulatory challenges that require expert navigation.

ESE Partners supports data center clients through every phase of development, from early-stage siting to long-term compliance, by offering a full range of services tailored to high-demand infrastructure. Key areas of support include:

• Environmental Permitting – Air, water, and waste permitting for next-generation data technologies and backup systems
• Site Development – Environmental siting studies to evaluate land suitability, constraints, and potential environmental liabilities
• Stakeholder Engagement – Community outreach, public meeting preparation, and permitting support for innovative and large-scale data infrastructure projects

By delivering all these services in-house, ESE simplifies coordination and keeps data center projects moving on time and in compliance.

Transportation infrastructure projects, such as highways, bridges, and rail expansions, must meet strict environmental documentation and permitting requirements before breaking ground. ESE Partners provides full-service environmental consulting to help transportation clients meet federal and state guidelines, reduce risk, and move projects forward efficiently. 

Our team works extensively within NEPA, TxDOT, and other states’ frameworks to ensure compliance across all project phases. Services include:

• NEPA & TxDOT ENV Documentation – Support for categorical exclusions (CE), environmental assessments (EA), and environmental impact statements (EIS) tailored to TxDOT roadway and bridge projects
• Cultural Resources – Archaeological investigations and historic structure surveys conducted under TxDOT Antiquities Permits
• Natural Resources – Wetlands delineations, Section 404 permitting, and threatened and endangered species assessments
• Air Quality & Noise Studies – Conformity analyses, noise impact studies, and health-based air quality reviews required for public infrastructure planning

With deep experience in transportation policy and field execution, ESE helps agencies and engineering teams stay compliant and responsive.

Pipeline and transmission projects require precise environmental oversight to ensure safe, compliant development across complex geographic and regulatory landscapes. ESE Partners provides full-service environmental consulting for energy infrastructure, so clients can plan, permit, and maintain critical systems that move energy efficiently and responsibly. 

Our multidisciplinary team manages new construction and legacy system needs, from environmental due diligence to corrective action planning. Key services include:

• Routing and Siting Studies – GIS-backed environmental constraints analysis to identify optimal routes while minimizing environmental and community impacts
• Permitting – Coordination and acquisition of wetlands, endangered species, Section 106 cultural resources, and state-level environmental permits
• Corrective Action – Investigation and remediation of contaminated rights-of-way, pipeline leaks, and legacy oil and gas infrastructure sites to restore compliance and protect surrounding ecosystems

By managing every phase, from planning through restoration, ESE ensures pipeline and transmission projects advance safely and in full regulatory alignment.

Water infrastructure projects often intersect with sensitive ecosystems and public health systems, making environmental oversight essential from planning to construction. ESE Partners works with municipalities and utilities to ensure that water, wastewater, and flood control initiatives meet all regulatory requirements while addressing environmental and community concerns.
Whether developing new infrastructure or upgrading aging systems, we provide numerous services, including:

• Environmental Permitting – State wastewater permitting, stormwater pollution prevention plans (SWPPP), and floodplain development permitting
• Wetland and Aquatic Resource Surveys – Field assessments and permitting under Clean Water Act Section 404/401 to support in-channel work and aquatic habitat impacts
• Remediation – Site cleanups and environmental restoration for water infrastructure projects developed on former industrial or brownfield sites
• Public Outreach – Stakeholder engagement, public meeting support, and documentation to help clients communicate clearly and build community support for water-focused initiatives

With deep knowledge of water regulations and a proactive approach to project planning, ESE ensures your infrastructure stays compliant and community-ready.

Landfills, recycling centers, and other solid waste facilities face strict environmental oversight due to their potential impacts on soil, air, and water quality. ESE Partners provides environmental consulting services for new development and ongoing operations at these sites, so clients can meet regulatory obligations and protect surrounding communities.

Our team assists with siting studies, environmental permitting, leachate and stormwater management plans, and compliance monitoring programs. We also support remediation efforts for closed or legacy waste sites, so there’s long-term containment and environmental integrity. Whether you’re expanding an existing facility or planning a new one, ESE delivers practical, full-scope solutions to manage environmental risk and maintain compliance from day one.