Superior.
Service.
Delivered.

Stanford Engineering operates with a whole-hearted customer focus. It shows through our relentless drive to deliver superior service.

Get all three with Stanford Engineering.

Time, money, AND quality. This is how we measure our project success. Stanford Engineering is a family business that believes in absolute transparency and straightforward communication. We know curve balls can come unexpectedly, but we always strive to make things right for the customer.

Stanford Engineering has over 10 years of engineering experience in the greater Houston area. We can help you with everything related to residential subdivisions, feasibility studies, land planning, MUD creations, construction plans, construction contracts, project management, MUD consulting and bond applications for developer reimbursement. We also have experience with commercial site design.

Stanford Engineering offers a wide range of civil engineering services and we make sure the appropriate staff is matched with each project to provide the highest level of customer service. Reach out to us for any questions you may have. We’re ready to get things done.

Our Services

Site Development

Our Site Development services include designing and permitting all improvements outside a building. This includes removals, site grading, sanitary sewer, storm sewer, access, paving, parking and utility connections for water, power and gas. It also pertains to stormwater management for site drainage, detention and Post Construction Stormwater Management.
Land Development

Stanford Engineering works with developers to create multi-component projects to support residential and commercial subdivisions, mixed-use developments and business and industrial parks. We prepare feasibility and land-use studies for a parcel of land and guide owners, attorneys and fiscal agents through zoning, platting, infrastructure design and construction.
MUD Consulting

We have expertise in designing your projects and obtaining approval for water and sewer improvements, permitting through local, state and Federal jurisdictions, or providing valuable technical assistance in obtaining grants.

“Our experience with SE was outstanding. Brice was very knowledgeable about various jurisdictions, had great communication, and met project deadlines. Flexibility with schedule and design modifications made the entire process incredibly smooth”

– Lacy Hamilton, PLA KGA DeForest Design

Our Promise

Stanford engineering is in the passionate pursuit of ensuring happy customers, every time. We strive to achieve this by treating everyone, at every touch point, the same way we would expect to be treated. If the Stanford name is on a project, you can be assured that the greatest level of customer care will be given, with quality engineering work delivered, on time. Reputation is an asset far more important than anything else that can be achieved. That’s why we conduct business with humility, integrity, graciousness, diligence, and faithfulness. We strive to have a “good name” within the engineering industry (Proverbs 22:1).

Meet the Team

Brice Stanford, P.E.

Owner

Engineer

Growing up in a small town in east Texas, Brice has developed strong core values of hard work, and selfless service to others. These core values have driven him to graduate from Texas A&M University with a Civil Engineering Degree and work faithfully in the Houston land development field since graduating in 2011. Brice has worked on many residential land development projects throughout the greater Houston area with a focus in Fort Bend County. His experience ranges from feasibility studies to District creation to plan production to construction and bond applications for developer reimbursement. He also has many years of experience working with Municipal Utility Districts throughout the greater Houston area. The most rewarding part of Brice’s career is providing a service that meets and exceeds his Client’s expectations. In fact, this is the driving force behind the creation of Stanford Engineering. Brice is very passionate about his business, but his true passion belongs to his wife, Alisha and his two sons, Sammy and Carl. He spends as much time with them as possible. He also enjoys being outside. Most of his vacations are spent camping, biking or hunting with his family. Along with loving his family, Brice loves to serve in his local Church working with the youth.

Adam Thornburg

ENGINEER IN TRAINING
Adam was born in a small town near Jackson, Mississippi, and grew up with a family that instilled in him the values of determination, perseverance, and love. These were reinforced by a close church and community. Adam met the love of his life, Karen, while in Houston and has since welcomed four children, Ginnie, Austin, Addie, and Aiden into their home. He returned to school in 2016 to complete a college education, earning a Bachelor’s of Business Administration from Sam Houston State University while continuing to work full time and maintain his relationships as a husband and father. Recently, he has returned to college for Civil Engineering and continues to maintain the high professional and personal standard that has been set. The qualities that served him previously in his life translate well to the company’s values and he greatly enjoys the work being done and seeks to exceed expectations wherever he can.
Karen Thornburg

MANAGER
Karen drives your project forward! She is in charge of managing every deadline and persistently following up with the reviewing agencies.
Alisha Stanford

CO-OWNER AND VISIONARY
Alisha grew up in Austin and is a true city girl. She is here for all the shopping and entertainment. She handles our finances, marketing and is always looking for a reason to have a party. She has a vision for our team and is very detail oriented in her procedures. She handles most of behind the scenes work as our office manager. She has a degree in Elementary Education and loves working with children. Along with managing Stanford Engineering, she teaches preschool. While Alisha enjoys doing all these things, her focus is taking care of her two baseball boys and cheering them on at all their games. Being a wife and mom is her highest priority! And none of this would be possible without Jesus, He is the foundation all of this stands on and she is truly grateful for Him!