LDA Engineering appreciates the continued opportunity to work and collaborate with the City of Pigeon Forge to transform its raw water intake on Douglas Lake—consolidating two aging pump stations into one resilient, high-capacity facility. This project demonstrates how smart engineering, and innovative design can support long-term growth and resiliency for a city that welcomes over 10 million visitors annually. With … Read More

Please join us in welcoming Juliet Studness to the LDA team as an intern! A sophomore at Vanderbilt University, Juliet has enjoyed learning how projects come to life, from initial idea through to construction. Last summer, Juliet embarked on an incredible journey, biking across the country and witnessing firsthand the infrastructure challenges facing communities nationwide. Reflecting on that experience, she … Read More

We are back with Podcast #3 talking about internships! Listen in to hear about Jason Brooks and Zack Daniel’s personal intern experience and how internships play a big role here at LDA! #strongerhappiercommunities #ldaengineering Source

Please join us in welcoming Evan Christian McGee to the LDA team as an intern! Class of 2027 at Lipscomb University, Evan aspires to become a City Planner. One of his favorite experiences so far has been surveying a road in Mountain City to support the replacement of a freshwater line damaged by severe weather following Hurricane Helene. “Ultimately, the … Read More

Today’s intern spotlight is Will Friedenreich! A rising senior at Mississippi State University, Will has enjoyed bridging the gap between classroom learning and real-world engineering. “Being able to work in the field and get hands on experience has been helpful. And then using the data from the field and applying it to technology has helped me see a new and … Read More

Please join us in welcoming Keegan DeChesser to the LDA team as an intern! A junior at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, Keegan is passionate about using his talents to improve the community and world around him. “The most enjoyable part of my internship has been the collaboration and problem solving with other engineers. Being able to assess problems and … Read More

Welcome to the LDA Team, Zae Richardson! As a Class of 2026 Maryville College student athlete, Zae thrives on challenges and is a constant learner. As a member of the team, Zae has especially enjoyed diving into the water treatment process and understanding how each step plays a role in delivering clean, safe water to the community. “I like learning … Read More

Please join us in welcoming Emmy Castleberry to the LDA team as an intern! A junior at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, Emmy is passionate about serving others through engineering. Since joining LDA, she’s gained hands-on experience, including attending a public meeting about a major road reconstruction project. “I learned so much about how these projects directly impact the community … Read More

Today we recognize #NationalCADDay and acknowledge the valuable contributions of our CAD professionals at LDA. Their expertise and dedication to precision play a vital role in delivering high-quality, buildable designs that support the success of every project. We appreciate their commitment to building stronger, smarter communities. Source

We are pleased to recognize Steve Bostic for his 37 years of dedicated service at LDA. Steve’s longstanding commitment to fostering stronger, happier communities has been invaluable, and we are honored to celebrate this significant milestone alongside him. Congratulations, Steve!! We are lucky to have you a part of the LDA family! Source