Salas O’Brien merges with DWG Consulting Engineers
July 24, 2026
Salas O’Brien announced that it is welcoming DWG Consulting Engineers, a comprehensive engineering design services firm with a 50-year legacy in coastal South Carolina. This strategic merger strengthens Salas O’Brien’s regional presence while providing DWG’s clients and team members with expanded resources and capabilities.
With offices in Mount Pleasant and Greenville, South Carolina, DWG has earned a reputation for design excellence, exceptional client service, and sustainable building systems across the healthcare, education, government, and commercial sectors.
“DWG has built an outstanding legacy in coastal South Carolina by putting people first and delivering dependable engineering solutions,” said Darin Anderson, chairman and CEO of Salas O’Brien. “Together we will expand what we can offer our clients and create new opportunities for our team while preserving the local relationships that have made DWG successful.”
Built on a shared commitment to provide sustainable engineering design, DWG and Salas O’Brien prioritize long-term efficiency and minimal environmental impact throughout the design process. Both firms stay at the forefront of energy-efficient technologies, guiding clients toward smart, sustainable solutions that balance operational needs, budgetary goals, and resource conservation.
“This is a strategic move that strengthens our footprint and gives the DWG team access to more resources, deeper expertise, and a larger platform for growth,” said Brian Bates, President of DWG Consulting Engineers. “Together, we can serve clients with the same local commitment, now backed by greater scale and capabilities.”
The merger reflects Salas O’Brien’s continued focus on partnering with high-performing firms that share its entrepreneurial culture and commitment to client service.
About Salas O’Brien
Salas O’Brien is an employee-owned engineering, scientific, and technical services firm focused on advancing the human experience through the built environment. Our team is engineered for impact®, helping clients achieve critical goals, advancing our team members through growth and opportunity, and operating at the center of important global issues including sustainability and decarbonization. We are a top firm as ranked by Engineering News-Record and Consulting-Specifying Engineer, and we have appeared for over a decade on the Inc. 5000 list of North America’s fastest-growing private companies.
