Archives: Members

Mr. Josh Dalton began his career with Sungate Design Group in 1996. He serves as the President of the company with focus on growth and stability while delivering successful projects for our clients. His work includes leading hydraulic designs for rural, urban, bridge, rail, and pedestrian/bike projects for NCDOT, as well as collaborating extensively with NCDEQ, FEMA, NCFMP, and local governments to deliver successful outcomes.

Josh’s experience includes drainage design, sediment and erosion control design, water and gravity sewer design, stream and wetland mitigation design, hydrologic and hydraulic modeling, stormwater control measure design and inspection, and expert witness services.

When he’s not at work, Josh enjoys spending time on the golf course and making memories with his wife, Julie, and their two children. He’s also a dedicated fan of the NC State Wolfpack and the Carolina Hurricanes.

Licenses & Certifications:

• Professional Engineer – North Carolina, South Carolina
• Certified Professional in Erosion and Sediment Control
• NCDOT Level III Designer of Erosion and Sediment Control Plans
• NCSU Stormwater Control Measure Inspection and Maintenance Certification
• NCDEMLR Stormwater Stormwater Control Measure Plan Reviewer
• City of Raleigh Stormwater Management Division Certified Stormwater Inspector

Mr. Brian Elam is a North Carolina native and a 2007 graduate of NC State University. He has extensive experience in hydrologic and hydraulic design and has completed and overseen the hydraulic design for numerous major roadway projects across the state including hydraulic design of bridges, culverts, and storm water control measures. He has experience in the operation of hydrologic and hydraulic models and HEC-RAS software. Brian has been involved in multiple design-build projects in North Carolina and has experience in generating the necessary plans and documentation for submittal and approval. He has also completed and overseen numerous erosion control designs and has extensive experience in the preparation of environmental permits and coordination with the regulatory agencies.

Outside of work, Brian enjoys spending time with his wife and 3 children: coaching their sports teams, hiking, skiing and mountain biking throughout our beautiful state.

Licenses & Certifications:

• Professional Engineer – North Carolina
• NCDOT Level III Designer of Erosion and Sediment Control Plans
• NCSU Stormwater Control Measure Inspection and Maintenance Certification

Mr. Randy Howard joined Sungate Design Group in 2012. He has extensive experience in land surveying, civil engineering, stormwater, hydrology, and hydraulic design. Prior to joining Sungate, Mr. Howard worked as a Professional Land Surveyor, performing boundary, topographic, ALTA, as-built, utility, easement & right-of-way, and subdivision surveys, and preparing roadway, drainage, and erosion control plans for subdivisions. Since joining Sungate, Mr. Howard has worked on an array of projects that included both surveying and engineering tasks, such as roadway and pedestrian improvement projects, subdivisions, greenway design, stormwater control measures, and erosion control design. He has also been involved in the design of numerous rural and urban NCDOT roadway projects, including hydraulic and hydrologic design for bridges and culverts, permit drawings, FEMA coordination, and storm drainage design.

Licenses & Certifications:

• Professional Engineer – North Carolina
• Professional Land Surveyor – North Carolina
• NCDOT Level III Designer of Erosion and Sediment Control Plans
• NCSU Stormwater Control Measure Inspection and Maintenance Certification

Mr. Adam Conrad joined Sungate Design Group in 2025. He began his career in Florida in 2011, working on a range of transportation design assignments before relocating to North Carolina in 2016. Since then, he has led the design and delivery of municipal and state projects across a wide spectrum of complexity, building a strong track record of clear coordination, disciplined project controls, and on‑schedule delivery.

Adam’s technical experience spans intersection improvements, low‑impact and regional tier bridge replacement projects, roundabout design, rural/urban widening, and interstate/interchange design. He is also experienced in work zone traffic control, signing, and pavement marking design. As a certified PMP and seasoned Project Manager, Adam is integrally familiar with the NCDOT Project Delivery Network (PDN) and has successfully navigated many projects from concept through LET, ensuring adherence to schedules and project requirements.

Outside of work, Adam enjoys traveling with his wife Lyssa, playing golf, attending Canes games, and raising his two dogs, Gizmo and Hops.

Licenses & Certifications:

• Professional Engineer – North Carolina and Florida
• Project Management Professional

Mr. Will Hines joined Sungate in 1996. Prior to joining Sungate, he worked with the NCDOT Hydraulics Unit for six years. As an engineer for Sungate, he is responsible for the hydrologic and hydraulic design of rural, urban and bridge projects for NCDOT. Will also performs development review, consultation and site construction inspections for the Town of Carrboro, and development review for Pender County. These tasks involve reviewing private and public development plans to determine adherence to local ordinances, especially as they pertain to water quantity and quality. He also reviews flood studies for the Town of Holly Springs.

Will is well versed in the operation of hydrologic and hydraulic modeling software. He has prepared several urban basin flood studies for the Town of Holly Springs and provided Floodway Modifications for NCDOT and the City of Raleigh.

Outside of work, Will enjoys hiking, biking and going to the gym.

Licenses & Certifications:

• Professional Engineer – North Carolina

Mr. Santosh Devkota joined Sungate Design Group in 2026. He began his engineering career in Pennsylvania in 2012, where he worked on a diverse range of civil and water resources projects before relocating to North Carolina. Throughout his career, he has contributed to the planning, design, and delivery of public and private infrastructure projects across multiple disciplines.

His technical expertise includes roadway drainage design, stormwater management, hydraulic and hydrologic analysis, land development, and environmental permitting. Santosh works closely with multidisciplinary teams, clients, and regulatory agencies to develop practical, cost-effective engineering solutions that meet project goals, schedules, and compliance requirements.

Outside of work, Santosh enjoys spending time with his family, traveling, and playing soccer and volleyball.

Licenses & Certifications:

• Professional Engineer – Pennsylvania, Delaware, and Indiana; North Carolina (in process)
• Envision Sustainability Professional (ENV SP)

Mr. Matthew Ferguson joined Sungate Design Group in 2026. After graduating from NC State University with a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering in 2012 he began his career in the private consulting industry working on various transportation projects for state and municipal clients. From feasibility studies and planning projects to final design, he ensures all tasks align seamlessly with a collaborative approach across all design disciplines. His integrated approach enables timely decision making, innovative problem-solving, and consistent responsiveness to his clients.   

Matthew’s experience encompasses a wide range of transportation related projects including bridge replacements, roundabouts, intersection improvements, and interchange design. His breadth of knowledge around the NCDOT Project Delivery Network, Standard Specifications, Standard Drawings, Roadway Design Manual and AASHTO Guidelines allows a successful delivery of multi-disciplinary projects while meeting the needs of clients.

Outside of work, Matthew enjoys watching NC State Athletics, the Cincinnati Reds and playing golf.  

Licenses

• Professional Engineer – North Carolina

Mr. Jason Harvey has served as Sungate Design Group’s CADD Manager since 2001, bringing more than two decades of applied expertise in AutoCAD, MicroStation (GEOPAK and OpenRoads Designer), and ArcGIS. Over his tenure, he has developed and refined Sungate’s CADD standards, workflows, and quality‑control processes – standardizing plan appearance, improving readability, and ensuring continuity across projects. He collaborates closely with project teams to optimize model integration, sheet production, and file organization, and he provides peer reviews to maintain graphic quality and conformance.

In addition to CADD production leadership, Jason is a true “jack‑of‑all‑trades” designer with hands‑on experience in roadway design, hydraulic/drainage design, and erosion‑control sequencing. This breadth allows him to anticipate how geometry, hydraulics, and construction phasing translate into clear, buildable plan sets – and to spot coordination issues early. His cross‑disciplinary skill set strengthens constructability reviews and helps the team deliver well‑coordinated, field‑ready documents.

Outside of work, Jason enjoys traveling with his wife, Susette, taking his off‑road vehicle on trails across multiple states, attending Canes games, and spending time with their dogs Macie and Bean—along with frequent visits from their “grand‑dogs,” Jax and Winnie.

Licenses & Certifications:

• NCDOT Level III Designer of Erosion and Sediment Control Plans

Mr. Matthew Edwards began his career with Sungate Design Group in 2017 and has since built a broad portfolio of civil and water resources work. His experience includes erosion and sediment control design, redline drainage design, and preparation of bridge and culvert survey reports to support accurate hydrologic and hydraulic assessments. Matthew is experienced with local and state government permitting processes and is proficient in bid administration, construction administration, and plan review. He also brings specialized capabilities in flood studies, stream restoration, and dam breach modeling. In his role at Sungate, Matthew supports multidisciplinary coordination, technical documentation, and quality assurance to help deliver clear, buildable plans for our clients.

Outside of work, Matthew enjoys spending time with his family, training Brazilian jiu jitsu, and running.

Licenses & Certifications:

• Professional Engineer – North Carolina
• NCDOT Level II Stormwater Site Manager
• NCDOT Level III Designer of Erosion and Sediment Control Plans
• NCSU Stormwater Control Measure Inspection and Maintenance Certification

Ms. Ari Braiman joined Sungate Design Group in 2023 after graduating from North Carolina State University in Spring 2022 and spending a season working as a drone pilot in precision agriculture. Ari’s technical experience includes hydraulic design for bridges, rail projects, roundabouts, and both rural and urban roadway plans. She has performed hydrologic and hydraulic modeling in HEC‑RAS for bridge replacement projects within and outside FEMA study areas, and she has additional experience preparing Erosion and Sediment Control Plans.

Outside of work, Ari enjoys spending time outdoors, traveling with her fiancé and friends, and relaxing with her two cats, Pancake and Junie.

Licenses & Certifications:

• Engineer Intern – North Carolina
• NCDOT Level III Designer of Erosion and Sediment Control Plans