Natick, MA (January 16, 2024) – Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson (JMT), an employee owned, multi-disciplined firm offering planning, design, and construction phase consulting services, acquired Structural Engineering Associates (SEA), a structural engineering firm based in San Antonio, TX. This strategic acquisition marks a significant expansion of JMT’s presence in the Texas market and enhances its comprehensive suite of engineering services.

SEA brings nearly 50 years of expertise, having worked on numerous high-profile projects in Texas. “This acquisition is a testament to our ongoing commitment to excellence and strategic growth,” said Michael J. Blair, PE, president of JMT. “With the addition of SEA’s expertise, we are better positioned to serve the diverse needs of our clients. We are also pleased to have new employee owners to help us create brighter futures for the communities we serve.”

“We are thrilled to join the JMT family,” said SEA CEO David T. Covarrubias, PE. “Our shared values and dedication to client satisfaction make this partnership a perfect fit. We look forward to the many new opportunities our staff will have for career growth, while we maintain the close relationships and partnerships developed over half a century. For our valued clients, this means enhanced capabilities and a broader range of services.”

For more details about this transaction click here.

Morrissey Goodale, a specialized management consulting and research firm exclusively serving the architecture, engineering, and environmental consulting industries, initiated and advised SEA in the transaction. 

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