We’ve officially expanded beyond Florida!

Patel, Greene and Associates is proud to bring our multi-disciplinary transportation expertise to the Volunteer State. Leading our new Knoxville office is Richard Uptegraff, PE, a seasoned project manager and chief drainage engineer.

We’re excited to support Tennessee’s growing infrastructure needs with our innovative roadway and drainage design approaches, our substantial structures group, and our nationally-known planning practice leaders, among other services.

KNOXVILLE AT-A-GLANCE:

  • # of In-Office Staff = 2
  • Distance from I-40 E/I-75 N = 0.5 miles
  • Distance from TDOT Region 1 = 15.9 miles
  • Distance to Knox County Engineering and Public Works = 6 miles
  • Distance to City of Knoxville Engineering Divisions = 3 miles
  • Distance from University of Tennessee = 5.9 miles

Work With Us:

As a full-service firm, we have the team and industry expertise ready to take on projects and support communities across Tennessee.

For teaming opportunities or to learn more about our services, please contact us at marketing@patelgreene.com

Disciplines Firmwide:

  • Roadway
  • Drainage
  • Traffic & ITS
  • Structures
  • Planning
  • GIS
  • Environmental
  • PD&E
  • Landscape Architecture
  • Civil Site
  • CEI
  • Facilities Preservation
  • Design Development

Amenities in the Office:

  • Complimentary snacks, soft drinks, coffee, and tea
  • Free, guaranteed parking – Surface parking

AMENITIES IN THE SURROUNDING AREA:

  • Nearby restaurants and shops (walking and driving distance)
  • Nearby Shopping and Entertainment businesses (Whole Foods, Food City, REI Co-Op, West Town Mall & much more)
  • Off the Papermill exit of I-40/75, near popular district Bearden

TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (TDOT) PREQUALIFICATIONS

PGA shall be considered as having Unlimited Qualification for the following disciplines for a three-year period beginning July 30, 2025. 

 

  • Administrative
  • Biologist
  • CADD Technician
  • Civil Engineer
  • Construction Inspector
  • Cost Engineer/Estimator
  • Ecologist
  • Environmental Scientist
  • GIS Specialist
  • Hydraulic Engineer
  • Hydrologist
  • Landscape Architect
  • Planner: Urban/Regional
  • Project Manager
  • Structural Engineer
  • Technician / Analyst
  • Transportation Engineer
  • Water Resource Engineer

Our Team

Richard Uptegraff, PE

Richard Uptegraff, PE

Associate, Knoxville Drainage Group Leader | Leading the Charge in Tennessee

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Richard Uptegraff, PE

Gordon Greene, PE

Executive Vice President

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Richard Uptegraff, PE

Katie Batill-Bigler, CPSM

Associate, Marketing Director

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Kenny Yinger, PE

Jeffrey Merryman, PE

Roadway Engineer

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