ABOUT SFE
Expertise
Sand Flat Engineering (SFE) is a licensed and insured firm serving Maryland and Virginia, providing civil, municipal, and industrial engineering backed by real-world construction experience. SFE focuses on delivering practical solutions that work in the field—not just on paper. SFE’s project management keeps projects on schedule, within budget, and successfully built.
Process
SFE takes a practical, hands-on approach to project delivery, supporting clients from concept through construction. With experience in both design-bid-build and design-build, SFE focuses on solutions that keep projects moving forward.
Experience
SFE is led by Daniel W. Tichinel, PE, who brings over 30 years of construction and engineering experience across civil, municipal, industrial, commercial, and residential projects. His background combines hands-on construction knowledge, engineering experience, and project management, providing practical insight into how projects move from design to construction.
Daniel’s interest in engineering began at a young age while working alongside family on construction and mechanical projects. Daniel developed his childhood interest into a career by earning a Bachelor of Science in Civil & Environmental Engineering from Bucknell University.