T&M Climbs Lehigh Valley Engineering Rankings as Regional Demand for Technical Talent Grows

Firm moves into the top 10 on Lehigh Valley Business engineering list amid continued expansion of professional engineering capacity

Highlights

• T&M Associates ranked No. 9 on Lehigh Valley Business’s annual Top Engineering Firms list
• The firm improved two positions compared with the previous year’s ranking
• Rankings are based on the number of professional engineers employed locally
• Recognition reflects continued engineering workforce growth in the Lehigh Valley region
• Regional competition for technical talent remains a key factor across infrastructure and development markets

Engineering workforce growth boosts regional ranking

T&M Associates has advanced into the top 10 of Lehigh Valley Business’s annual ranking of engineering firms, signaling continued expansion of its professional engineering workforce in eastern Pennsylvania.

The company moved up two spots from the previous year to secure the No. 9 position on the publication’s 2026 list, which measures firms based on the number of professional engineers working within the region.

Talent capacity increasingly tied to market competitiveness

Engineering firm rankings based on staffing levels have become a closely watched indicator of regional market activity, particularly as infrastructure investment and private development continue driving demand for technical expertise.

For firms operating in transportation, water, site development, and municipal engineering sectors, workforce depth increasingly influences project delivery capacity and competitiveness in public procurement opportunities.

Regional infrastructure demand continues to shape hiring trends

The Lehigh Valley market has experienced sustained engineering demand tied to industrial development, logistics expansion, municipal infrastructure upgrades, and population growth. As project pipelines expand, firms across the region continue competing for licensed engineers and technical specialists.

In this environment, increases in engineering headcount often reflect broader growth strategies tied to both public and private sector work.

Workforce development remains an industry priority

Across the engineering and construction industries, firms continue facing pressure from labor shortages, succession planning challenges, and increased competition for experienced professionals.

Companies that successfully expand technical staffing levels are often better positioned to pursue larger and more complex infrastructure programs while maintaining project schedules and client service standards.

What this means for construction owners and developers

For project owners and developers, engineering workforce strength can directly influence delivery timelines, responsiveness, and technical oversight capacity. Firms with larger professional engineering teams may offer greater flexibility for multi-project portfolios and fast-moving development cycles.

As infrastructure funding and regional development activity remain strong, engineering capacity is expected to remain a critical differentiator across the construction and consulting sectors.

Source: T&M Associates