Rail Facility Compliance
With deep expertise in the environmental challenges faced by the rail industry and industrial clients dependent on rail service, Pinnacle Engineering helps clients identify efficiencies and discover innovative ways to overcome regulatory obstacles affecting their projects.
Environmental Challenge
Pinnacle Engineering assisted a client with environmental issues related to an existing four-track facility. The transloading activities on the four-track facility were slow, cumbersome, and prone to small spills of product. Additionally, the process of assembling a unit train by the railroad was time-consuming, causing traffic delays on a neighboring county road.
Pinnacle prepared a feasibility study for a loop track transloading facility, which, along with tank storage and a high-speed load-out building, enabled the client to drastically reduce loading and shipping costs. These studies provided the client with the information needed to authorize the preparation of plans and specifications for a complete rail loop transloading facility.
Technology & Engineering Solutions
As lead engineer for the client’s project team, Pinnacle provided the civil engineering design for the approximately 200-acre facility. We also assisted with environmental due diligence, air permitting, wetland fill permitting, construction stormwater permitting, and industrial stormwater permitting. Additionally, our team completed an SPCC plan, FRP, construction SWPPP, and industrial SWPPP.
Pinnacle designed secondary containment systems for the storage tank farm (three 90,000 barrel tanks), the rail loadout building, and the truck unloading area to meet federal SPCC and FRP requirements. Working with the mechanical engineering project team, we helped integrate several measures for the collection and containment of spills in the approximately 650-foot-long loadout building.
During the construction of the facility, Pinnacle provided construction oversight, documentation, and contractor management. We also managed the materials testing program and provided ongoing engineering design changes in a design/build capacity to address the evolving operational goals of the facility.
Analysis & Results
The Pinnacle team continues to provide the client with engineering and consulting services to ensure compliance standards are met.
Our goal is to continue to build upon our reputation of delivering high-quality services, maintaining open and responsive communications, and providing cost-effective solutions that consistently meet our client’s needs.
Comprehensive Solutions for the Railroad Industry
No challenge is too great when you have a trusted partner guiding you every step of the way. We serve the railroad industry with services that address your needs for compliance, data collection, engineering and permitting, inspection and analysis, and emergency response. Acting as an extension of your team, we support your operations and help you navigate local, state, and federal regulatory requirements for successful results.
Pinnacle’s approach is not like most consultants; they work with our company’s best interests in mind and propose cost and time-effective remedies over remedies that are more financially beneficial to themselves. This has also built a tremendous level of trust that makes working together that much easier.
Environmental Engineer - Oil & Gas Client
Pinnacle is very responsive to requests. They have not missed a deadline on any service thus far. They seem willing to go the extra mile when asked for input on potential projects.
Environmental Manager - Oil & Gas Client
Pinnacle is local and able to respond quickly. In addition to being a subject matter experts, they can take the lead with little input needed from me to do so. Pinnacle is professional, knowledgeable, and customer service oriented. They are dependable and are respected and known within the local regulatory world.
Environmental Response Manager - Oil & Gas Client
Pinnacle is key to our company’s operations in my area of responsibility. Honestly, there is not another professional contractor that works any harder for us than the staff at Pinnacle Eng. If they can’t do it in-house, they know someone that can. They are “Problem Solvers” at the highest level.
Manager, Midwest Operations - Oil & Gas Client
I worked closely with Pinnacle at a previous role and then incorporated their services when I moved companies. I am a huge fan of the company. They are down to earth and incredible to work with. Their portfolio is extensive and the staff they have are all amazing to work with. I am grateful to partner with them in each of my roles.
Environmental Manager - Aerospace Manufacturing
I work with Pinnacle daily over the last few years. The top impression is that they deliver. They follow through and do what they say they are going to do. They are professional and keep us out of trouble.
VP of Engineering & Construction - Renewable Energy Client
Pinnacle is always there for us. Their broad range of expertise from environmental response to environmental permitting to their vast subcontractor network makes them an invaluable resource to our organization. I call them for everything from routine projects to largescale rail-based incidents. I’m thankful to have them as a partner.
Manager of Environmental Remediation - Class I Railroad
Environmental Engineering Solutions for a Better Tomorrow
At Pinnacle Engineering, we understand the importance of collaboration and being responsible stewards of the environment. We act as partners, working closely with you to understand your project, identify potential challenges, and help you determine the best path forward.