The veteran-owned engineering firm has grown to more than 45 employees across nine offices and completed more than 450 projects in more than 25 states.
Drummond Carpenter, a federal-certified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business specializing in water, infrastructure, nuclear, environment, and data intelligence solutions, celebrated the expansion of its Maitland headquarters today with a ribbon cutting celebration. The company intends to create 30 high-wage jobs over the next five years.
“The Orlando metropolitan area has been the foundation of Drummond Carpenter’s growth since our founding, and this expansion positions our team for the next chapter.”
Chad Drummond, PE, BCEE, President of Drummond Carpenter
“By investing in our headquarters and adding talented professionals here, we will broaden our national reach while continuing to develop practical, data-driven solutions for communities facing complex environmental and infrastructure challenges,” said Chad Drummond, PE, BCEE, president of Drummond Carpenter.
Founded in Orlando in 2016 before moving to Maitland in late 2025 to accommodate its growth, Drummond Carpenter has more than 45 employees providing services on approximately 450 projects in over 25 states.
The company’s 2,500-square-foot expansion at 630 N. Wymore Road will accommodate additional engineers and other highly skilled professionals as it grows its national footprint from nine to 12 offices.
“Drummond Carpenter is a tremendous example of a local company choosing to grow alongside its community,” said City of Maitland Mayor John Lowndes.
“Its headquarters expansion is another example of how Maitland serves as a place where innovative businesses can build talented teams, expand their reach, and create meaningful opportunities for our residents. We are proud that Drummond Carpenter continues to call Maitland home.”
City of Maitland Mayor John Lowndes
The Orlando Business Journal ranked the certified Small Business Enterprise and Service-Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise with Orange County No. 7 on its 2025 Fast 50 list of Central Florida’s fastest-growing companies. In August 2026, Florida Trend ranked it the #14 best small company to work for In Florida.
“Orange County’s support for veteran-owned businesses has been instrumental in the success of Drummond Carpenter.”
Chad Drummond, PE, BCEE, President of Drummond Carpenter
“The County’s decision to award bonus points to proposals submitted by veterans or companies with veterans serving as primes gave us the early momentum we needed to build a pipeline of impactful projects and credibility as top players in our region,” said Drummond.
“We are proud to see Drummond Carpenter grow from a local, veteran-owned business into a nationally recognized engineering firm,” said Orange County Mayor Jerry L. Demings.
“The expansion of the Maitland-based headquarters shows what can happen when we create opportunities for homegrown businesses to succeed. We congratulate the Drummond Carpenter team on this important milestone.”
Orange County Mayor Jerry L. Demings
The firm’s engineers, geologists, scientists, and technical professionals provide civil, environmental, and water resources engineering and consulting to public, private, and non-profit clients. By expanding at its home base, the company is adding career opportunities and capacity in industries that help communities address infrastructure, water, environmental, and resilience challenges.
“Drummond Carpenter’s decision to expand its headquarters in Maitland shows how homegrown companies can scale nationally while continuing to create opportunity here,” said Tim Giuliani, president and CEO of the Orlando Economic Partnership.
“These 30 high-wage jobs and the company’s investment will strengthen important capabilities in engineering and data-driven problem-solving, advancing the Orlando region’s position as a place where innovative businesses can grow and compete.”
Tim Giuliani, President and CEO of the Orlando Economic Partnership
The Orlando Economic Partnership supported the expansion through regional research and marketing analysis, introductions to UCF Partnerships and CareerSource Central Florida, and announcement planning. The Partnership recognizes Orange County, the City of Maitland, UCF Partnerships and CareerSource Central Florida for their collaboration in supporting the company’s continued growth.
About Drummond Carpenter
Drummond Carpenter is a Maitland-based engineering consulting firm founded in 2016. A federal-certified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business, the company helps clients address complex challenges through civil, environmental, and water resources engineering, advanced three-dimensional modeling, artificial intelligence, and data-driven solutions. Drummond Carpenter has more than 45 employees across nine offices and has provided services on approximately 450 projects in more than 25 states.
About The Orlando Economic Partnership (OEP)
The OEP is the Orlando region’s champion for economic prosperity, bringing together leaders, industries, and ideas to expand opportunity and drive investment. Our vision is to be the next global creative capital.