Company History

Abbie Jones Consulting (AJC) is a woman-owned civil engineering and land-surveying firm founded in 2011 by Abbie Jones, PE, PLS. From a single-person startup to a multi-state, multi-disciplinary provider, AJC has grown intentionally and sustainably, now supported by a skilled team of 11 professionals across Kentucky, Tennessee, West Virginia and surrounding regions.
AJC specializes in civil site design, boundary and topographic surveying, ALTA/NSPS surveys, construction staking, hydrology and stormwater studies, permitting coordination, and infrastructure planning. Our work spans
States We Serve
municipal clients, private developers, state agencies, aviation facilities, and industrial partners. We are especially experienced in projects that require complex coordination, multi-agency permitting, and detailed field-to-final-plan accuracy.
As a small firm, we pride ourselves on responsiveness and direct communication. When you work with AJC, your project is handled by licensed professionals and experienced staff—not subcontracted out or shuffled through layers of management. Our clients rely on us because we provide clear timelines, practical solutions, and dependable results grounded in real-world site knowledge.
Over the years, AJC has built a reputation for:
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Accurate surveying and fieldwork
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Efficient coordination with planning/zoning, utilities, state agencies, and airports
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Thorough hydrology evaluations and stormwater mitigation planning
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Hands-on project management and communication
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Consistent, high-quality deliverables
Whether the project is a single parcel boundary survey, a multi-acre industrial site, a drainage redesign, or a multi-phase municipal improvement effort, our team approaches every job with the same level of care. We value long-term working relationships and take pride in helping our clients move from concept to construction with clarity and confidence.
AJC continues to expand its project portfolio throughout neighboring states, while remaining true to its core philosophy: practical engineering, precise surveying, and professional service—delivered by people who truly care about the work.
Senior Staff

Abbie Jones, PE, PLS, President
Abbie is a 26 year experienced licensed engineer in 10 states and surveyor in 6 states and counting. As a former city official in two states and a private consultant prior to beginning the firm, she understands both sides of the actual fences. Her survey experience is high precision. She has expert witness experience and has written over 205 pages of ordinances. She is the 100% owner and no staff are related to or married to her. Abbie's vision for our firm is a little different.

Jess Engle, LSIT — Survey Manager
As Survey Manager at Abbie Jones Consulting, Jess Engle oversees the coordination and execution of the firm's surveying operations, supporting projects from initial field planning through final deliverables.
Jess works closely with AJC's field crews, engineers, and clients to coordinate boundary and topographic surveys, construction staking, existing-condition documentation, and other surveying services. Her hands-on approach helps ensure that project requirements, schedules, and technical details are communicated clearly throughout the surveying process.
With a commitment to accuracy, organization, and responsive client service, Jess plays an essential role in maintaining AJC's surveying capabilities and supporting the firm's continued success.
Joyce Followell, PE, LSIT

Joyce is a 28 year experience licensed engineer and LSIT. She joined us in 2021 from a from a survey and NRCS background. Her addition includes both engineering and surveying. Her life as a farmer translates into easily constructible designs and layouts. Joyce's recent work includes projects with roadways over a mile, large scale stormwater modeling, and FEMA permitting.

Tim Woodcock, PLS
With more than 35 years of professional surveying experience, Tim Woodcock has contributed extensive expertise in heavy construction, quarry and mining operations, rural boundary surveys, and complex field projects.
During his tenure with AJC, Tim served as a senior surveying professional and Safety Coordinator, bringing both technical knowledge and practical field experience to the team. His work included advanced 3D modeling, specialized survey technologies, and aviation-related surveying standards.
Although Tim retired from his regular position with AJC in January 2026, his years of service and contributions to the firm's technical capabilities remain an important part of our history.
