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Primary Goal

The primary goal of A. L. Franks Engineering is to provide each client with a quality engineering service that results in projects that meets the clients needs and expectations and is delivered on time and within the budget. The ability of any professional service organization to provide its clients with quality and timely performance is dependent upon the firm’s management, the number of personnel available, and the qualifications of the personnel. The management of A. L. Franks Engineering is committed to the satisfaction of our clients and providing a professional service that will keep those clients returning for future projects.

A. L. Franks Engineering is committed to performing quality planning and engineering services to the firm’s clients. Each step of the planning/design process including calculations, computer runs, preliminary reports, plan sheets, and specifications is thoroughly checked by a registered professional engineer.

A.L. Franks Engineering has experience with locally funded projects as well as state and federal agency funding for client projects such as Arkansas Natural Resources Commission (ANRC), State and State Revolving Loan Fund (SRF) Funding, USDA-Rural Development, Texas Water Development Board , Arkansas Economic Development Commission, Arkansas Parks and Tourism, Arkansas Highway Department (ARDOT), and Texas Department of Transportation (TXDOT).

What We Do

A.L. Franks Engineering specializes in the planning, design, construction observation, and support assistance of any clients request for any water, wastewater, street, sidewalk, or fun park improvement projects. At A.L. Franks Engineering we strive to assist our clients with each step of the project process and ensure the project will remain in budget and completed on time.

What are They Saying About A.L. Franks?

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“A.L. Franks Engineering has always been a professional, first class engineering firm. We have done several projects with them, and the job they deliver was what we were asking for and expecting from a design team.”

Robert Nash, CEFP

Director of the Physical Plant at SAU

“The City of Texarkana, Arkansas is extremely blessed to not only be home to A.L. Franks Engineering but also a partner with them in combating our infrastructure issues. The City and A.L. Franks have developed a strong relationship founded upon their professionalism, supreme quality of work and unsurpassable knowledge of the entire staff. Our projects together are consistently delivered in a timely manner with no amount of detail overlooked.”

Tyler Richards

City of Texarkana, City Manager

“I have been with the City of El Dorado many years & I have never worked with an Engineering Firm like A. L. Franks Engineering. He & his entire staff are great to work with and go over and above to make the job run smooth with the greatest results. I highly recommend his firm for your every need.”

Robert Edmonds

City of El Dorado, Arkansas- Public Works Director

” I have worked with Andy Franks and his firm, A.L. Franks Engineering, for over 15 years. He and his professionals have assisted many of his clients in the construction of water and wastewater projects funded though the Arkansas Natural Resources Commission. The firm knows the funding programs requirements and can move projects through the process efficiently in order to get the client’s project on-line.”

A. Mark Bennett III

Retiree of Arkansas Department of Agriculture Natual Resources Division

“In today’s environment it is vital that you work with a problem solver that can navigate supply shortages and still make the project deadline! Cody and his team not only met the deadlines, they produced a quality product! We are excited and fortunate to have our partnership with A.L Franks and look forward to working with Cody as part of our team!”

Jason Black

Smackover, Arkansas ISD - Superintendent

“Andy, and his talented team, have been instrumental in helping the City of Keo with projects and acquiring funding. These projects range from a city park, drainage issues, and rehab of a collapsed gravity sewer line. We are still working to update and improve the city’s water distribution system. Our community is grateful for A.L. Franks Engineering.”

Stephanie White

City of Keo, Arkansas - Mayor

“A.L. Franks Engineering has been a lifeline for Emerson. We have worked on many successful grant projects with them and could not be more grateful for their expertise and dedication to see each project through.”

Linda Mullins

City of Emerson, Arkansas - Mayor

” I have worked with A.L. Franks Engineering, Inc. for many years and on many projects. Andy and his staff are very thorough, knowledgeable, and provide a professional level of service that far exceeds my expectations. Their engineering expertise in design and construction have ensured our projects are completed on schedule and within budget.”

Gary Smith, P.E.

Interim Executive Director- Texarkana Water Utilities

“I have worked with few Engineering Firms during my tenure in the water and wastewater field, and I have found A.L.Franks Engineering, Inc. to be one of the best in their profession. A.L.Franks Engineering, Inc. is a very proficient and knowledgeable Engineer Firm. They are up to date on the latest and most recent technology. They treat all their clients with same curtsies and professionalism no matter how small or large the client may be. A.L. Franks Engineering, Inc. provides Camden Water Utilities with the professional and personal service that we have come to expect from an Engineering Firm. As a manager of a Utility, there are times when I need an answer to a question or problem right away. Andy and his staff always are easily contacted and respond in a very acceptable timely manner.”

David Richardson

Highway 4 & 24 Board President

“As Mayor, I have worked with a few different engineering companies for the City of Lockesburg, and never had the results like working with A.L. Franks Engineering. Andy has been great to work with and has exceeded our expectations to get our City funding for our water, wastewater, and sidewalk projects.”

Danny Ruth

City of Lockesburg, Arkansas — Mayor

“Someone you can always trust. Hard work to the end. At A.L. Franks you are not just a client, you’re a friend.”

Parnell Vann

City of Magnolia, Arkansas — Mayor

Our Team

Anthony L. (Andy) Franks

President & CEO

Mr. Franks is the Principal and CEO of A.L. Franks Engineering. He graduated from Louisiana Tech University in 1992 with a B.S. Degree in Civil Engineering and is currently a Registered Professional Engineer in the States of Arkansas, Texas, Oklahoma and Louisiana. He is a member of the American Society of Civil Engineers, National Society of Professional Engineers, Arkansas Floodplain Management Association and Water Environmental Association. He is a Past President of the Monroe Chapter of the Louisiana Engineering Society. Mr. Franks has years of consulting engineering experience with an emphasis on wastewater collection and treatment, water distribution, storm drainage, floodplain modeling and transportation systems. His wastewater collection experience includes both gravity and pressure systems with extended air treatment systems. His experience in floodplain modeling has resulted in the development of substantial grant funded drainage improvement projects. He has coordinated environmental reviews to create and modify permitting limits for wastewater treatment plants. He has successful experience in both loan and grant funded projects. Mr. Franks has substantial experience in street overlays and rehabilitation with asphaltic concrete and portland cement concrete (PCC) paving. Mr. Franks has experience in the daily operations of highway and street construction projects including project scheduling, coordination, public relations, inspection and construction layout. His experience in transportation facilities also includes pedestrian transportation meeting the Americans with Disabilities Act requirements. Additionally, Mr. Franks has experience in streetscape projects and recreational park development.

Kiron S. Browning

Senior Vice President

Mr. Browning is the Vice President for the firm of A.L. Franks Engineering. He graduated with a Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering from Auburn University in December 2010 and is currently a Registered Professional Engineer in the States of Arkansas, Texas, and Oklahoma. He has experience in Water Distribution System Modeling and Design, and Environmental compliance and permitting for NPDES regulated facilities. He also has experience in the preparation of the necessary documents required for municipalities to receive funding for street, water, and sewer improvements through state grant programs. Mr. Browning also has field experience overseeing various utility construction projects.

Caleb Mudford

Vice President - Texarkana

Mr. Mudford is a Professional Engineer for the firm of A.L. Franks Engineering. He graduated with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Civil Engineering from the University of Arkansas in 2012 and is currently a Registered Professional Engineering in the States of Arkansas, Texas, and Oklahoma. Caleb has experience in transportation engineering involving facilities from highways to local streets and pedestrian facilities such as sidewalks and trails. Caleb also has experience in drainage design from bridge level structure crossings to small culvert design. He also obtained a Certified Floodplain Manager Certification while working in Texas and has experience with multiple Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) flood projects. Caleb has worked with funding agencies such as Arkansas Natural Resources Commission (ANRC), Arkansas Department of Transportation (ArDOT), Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT), Parks and Tourism, and Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA) to secure funding. He has experience in the funding process and has assisted with the application procedures with multiple funding sources shown above and delivered projects to the client following each agencies required guidelines.

Cody Stringer

Vice President - El Dorado

Mr. Stringer is a Professional Engineer for the firm of A.L. Franks Engineering. He graduated with a bachelor’s degree in Civil and Construction Engineering from University of Arkansas at Little Rock in May 2019. While working towards his bachelor’s degree he obtained experience in surveying, construction, project management, estimating, and roadway and traffic design. Mr. Stringer has also has field experience overseeing various projects.

Jason C. Haley

Professional Engineer

Mr. Haley is a professional engineer for A.L. Franks Engineering. Jason is a 2000 graduate of Texas Tech University with a B.S. Degree in Civil Engineering. Jason is registered in Texas, Arkansas, and Oklahoma and is a member of the American Society of Civil Engineers. Jason has a considerable amount of experience in water distribution, wastewater collection, treatment facilities, storm drainage, street construction and rehabilitation, surveying, and land development. Jason is experienced in working with funding agencies to perform environmental studies, engineering reports, and develop master plans for infrastructure improvements. Jason has worked with many municipalities assisting in a wide variety of improvement projects. As a project manager Jason has overseen many projects from beginning to the end to ensure the client receives a project that meets their expectations as well as their budget. Aside from work, Jason is married with two daughters and serves as a deacon in his church.

James Whittington

Professional Geologist

Mr. Whittington is a professional geologist for A.L. Franks Engineering. James is a 1997 graduate of Marshall University with a B.S. Degree in Geology. James is registered in Texas, Arkansas, Tennessee, and Mississippi and has been licensed as a water well contractor and has provided hydrogeological solutions for municipal and industrial clients. He is experienced in providing environmental consulting for the mining and petroleum industries. James has an extensive track record performing environmental assessment, permitting, remediation, resources evaluation, and project field oversight to energy and industrial clients. He has performed wetland and natural resource delineation and geospatial mapping for oil and gas clients in the USACOE Southwest and Mississippi districts. He has also managed site remediation activities for petroleum producers and midstream clients from initial response through agency closure. James also provides contract geologic services to junior oil producers in the Ark-La-Tex region.

Open Positions:

Engineering/CAD Technician

A.L. Franks Engineering is seeking candidates for a position as an Engineering/CAD Technician located in our Texarkana or El Dorado office. The preferred candidate should have 2 or more years of experience in AutoCAD Civil 3D, or related programs, and experience in water distribution, wastewater collection and civil site design. Preferred candidate will assist with development of plans and collaborate with the project engineer concerning design. The ideal candidate will be self-motivated, detail oriented, have the ability to communicate effectively and have a willingness to take direction. Salary will be determined based upon years of experience and current skill set. A.L. Franks Engineering assists employees in providing further technical training to improve skillsets needed to allow employees grow and succeed within the company. A.L. Franks Engineering offers benefits including competitive pay, health insurance, simple IRA, and 2+ Weeks PTO for eligible employees

Professional Civil Engineer

A.L. Franks Engineering is seeking candidates for a position as a Professional Civil Design Engineer located in our Texarkana or El Dorado office. The ideal candidate should have a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, be licensed in or have the ability to become licensed in the states of Arkansas, Oklahoma, and Texas with a minimum of 3 or more years of experience in AutoCAD Civil 3D, public works project design; including water, wastewater, transportation, and drainage, the ability to work in teams and multi-task, and have experience in permitting. The ideal candidate will be self-motivated, detail oriented, have the ability to communicate effectively and have a willingness to take direction. Salary will be determined based upon years of experience and current skill set. A.L. Franks Engineering assists employees in providing further technical training to improve skillsets needed to allow employees grow and succeed within the company. A.L. Franks Engineering offers benefits including competitive pay, health insurance, simple IRA, and 2+ Weeks PTO for eligible employees.