Verdantas, a leader in digitally enabled technical consulting for the environment, water, and energy transition markets, today announced its acquisition of American Engineering & Environmental Consultants (AEEC), a technology-driven environmental engineering and consulting firm headquartered in Reston, Virginia with capabilities spanning digital transformation, environmental engineering, and advanced data solutions. The addition of AEEC strengthens Verdantas’ ability to deliver integrated solutions that combine engineering, environmental services, and custom digital build and advisory, while expanding its presence across federal and commercial markets. 

Founded more than 30 years ago, AEEC has built a strong reputation for solving complex environmental and infrastructure challenges by combining environmental expertise with technology. The firm brings experience in areas including environmental remediation, compliance, and long-term monitoring, alongside digital capabilities such as data analytics, automation, and applied artificial intelligence. AEEC has been featured in Harvard Business School case study on innovation and digital transformation for large-scale business processes in public and private sector marketplace. Their use of AI/ML for infrastructure modernization is anchored by patented Smart Water Data Analytics technology. 

The acquisition builds on Verdantas’ continued investment in AI and custom digital solutions that support its core engineering and environmental services. Together, the firms will expand their ability to deliver more connected, data-driven solutions for clients facing increasingly complex regulatory, infrastructure, and sustainability challenges. 

Jesse Kropelnicki, CEO of Verdantas, said, “When we think about where our industry is going, it’s clear that engineering and environmental services are only part of the solution. Our clients and people need better ways to use data, make decisions, and manage projects. What stands out about AEEC is how they apply technology in a practical way. Their work is focused on helping clients make better decisions, move faster, and manage assets more effectively, whether that’s through smarter use of data, automation, or AI-enabled tools that improve how projects are delivered over time.” 

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