After more than two decades of servicing the railroad industry, Crouch Engineering is adding new management positions and specialized departments as it undergoes restructuring to accommodate continued growth nationwide.

“will allow us to continue to grow while maintaining the highest level of employee training, project management and customer service.”

Following changes to upper management positions including promotion of Jay H. Harris to Operations Manager, Crouch is making other organizational and personnel moves designed to improve efficiency for the Tennessee-based business and its clients. “These changes,” says CEO Harvey Crouch, “will allow us to continue to grow while maintaining the highest level of employee training, project management and customer service.”

New Surveying Department

Ethan V. Underwood, PE has been appointed Manager of Surveying to oversee the separate new Surveying and Mapping Department. Underwood will continue in his role as designer and project manager but also supervise all surveying and mapping activities for Crouch.

Management Promotions

Troy S. Tant, PE, an experienced designer, project manager and long-time Crouch employee, has been promoted to Manager of Rail Projects. Tant’s background includes many large-scale capital improvement projects such as yard expansions, double track, siding, and intermodal facility design for Class 1 Railroads. He has both designed and managed rehabilitation projects.

William J. Cedzich, PE, RG, becomes Crouch’s new Manager of Geotechnical and Construction. Since beginning his career with the firm in 1996, Cedzich has worked on many Class I and short line projects across the country involving geotechnical design and remediation. In addition to heading this department, Cedzich will also take charge of project management field personnel.

In the IT Department, Kyle R. McKinney, EIT has been named Manager of Technicians. His duties will include system support along with management and training of technical staff.

Plans to Add New Grads

Crouch Engineering’s co-op program with Tennessee Tech University began nearly twenty years ago. As part of its expansion, the company plans to review qualified graduates in engineering for possible new hires.

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