Aurora Technical Services, LLC is founded by Rafael Ortega in Houston, TX
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Post Oak Blvd Reconstruction - Richmond to IH610
Aurora served as the lead construction engineer and design consultant for the Uptown Development Authority. In this role, Aurora supported the Authority’s ongoing $150M construction program to reconstruct various infrastructures within the Galleria Area. The most notable project involves the reconstruction of over 9,000 LF of Post Oak Boulevard from Richmond Avenue to IH-610 with enhanced roadway, drainage, public access, intersections, crosswalks, landscape and hardscape. Utility improvements include the construction of 15,000 LF of 18" to 66" storm sewers (including storm sewer boxes varied in sizes), over 15,000 LF of 42” to 12” sanitary sewers and 18,000 LF of 12” water lines.
Northeast Transmission Line (NETL) 108” Water Line - UPRR to John Ralston & 66” Interconnect - West Hardy
Aurora designed 8,000 LF of 108” water line along West Hardy Rd, using open cut and trenchless methods, including tunnel crossings at the Beltway 8 pipeline corridor, UPRR Railroad, and TxDOT frontage roads. Key challenges included proximity to an existing 84” water line, HVTL towers, and bridge settlement risks, which were addressed through design alternatives and mitigation measures. Aurora also designed 6,000 LF of 66” water line along West Hardy Rd, which included a major tunnel crossing at Beltway 8, Greens Bayou, and Greens Rd bridge, along with lane reconstruction, utility relocations, and sidewalk improvements. The design mitigated ground movement and lateral load risks from the bridge's shallow foundations.
IH-45 39” Waterline Relocation - League City
Aurora provided design support services for the relocation of a 39” concrete transmission water line in League City due to conflicts with TxDOT's IH-45 South improvements. The firm evaluated alignment alternatives to avoid utility conflicts and ongoing highway construction, ultimately designing tunnels across IH-45 and SH-96 on an accelerated schedule to meet TxDOT's timeline. Aurora also managed construction-phase services, including the tunneling of 350 LF of 36-inch steel water line in a 48” casing and coordination for a 48-hour wet connection shutdown to maintain water supply. Despite high groundwater flow requiring phased deep well points, the project was completed on time and under budget.
Water System Condition Assessment and Prioritization
Aurora provided design support services for the relocation of a 39” concrete transmission water line in League City due to conflicts with TxDOT's IH-45 South improvements. The firm evaluated alignment alternatives to avoid utility conflicts and ongoing highway construction, ultimately designing tunnels across IH-45 and SH-96 on an accelerated schedule to meet TxDOT's timeline. Aurora also managed construction-phase services, including the tunneling of 350 LF of 36-inch steel water line in a 48” casing and coordination for a 48-hour wet connection shutdown to maintain water supply. Despite high groundwater flow requiring phased deep well points, the project was completed on time and under budget.
Project 31, Water Transmission Route Study and Alternative
Aurora provided design support services for the relocation of a 39” concrete transmission water line in League City due to conflicts with TxDOT's IH-45 South improvements. The firm evaluated alignment alternatives to avoid utility conflicts and ongoing highway construction, ultimately designing tunnels across IH-45 and SH-96 on an accelerated schedule to meet TxDOT's timeline. Aurora also managed construction-phase services, including the tunneling of 350 LF of 36-inch steel water line in a 48” casing and coordination for a 48-hour wet connection shutdown to maintain water supply. Despite high groundwater flow requiring phased deep well points, the project was completed on time and under budget.
On-Call City-Wide LDWL Work Order - Engineering Support and Asset Management
Aurora provided design support services for the relocation of a 39” concrete transmission water line in League City due to conflicts with TxDOT's IH-45 South improvements. The firm evaluated alignment alternatives to avoid utility conflicts and ongoing highway construction, ultimately designing tunnels across IH-45 and SH-96 on an accelerated schedule to meet TxDOT's timeline. Aurora also managed construction-phase services, including the tunneling of 350 LF of 36-inch steel water line in a 48” casing and coordination for a 48-hour wet connection shutdown to maintain water supply. Despite high groundwater flow requiring phased deep well points, the project was completed on time and under budget.
Project 25D, 84" Water Transmission Line
Aurora provided design support services for the relocation of a 39” concrete transmission water line in League City due to conflicts with TxDOT's IH-45 South improvements. The firm evaluated alignment alternatives to avoid utility conflicts and ongoing highway construction, ultimately designing tunnels across IH-45 and SH-96 on an accelerated schedule to meet TxDOT's timeline. Aurora also managed construction-phase services, including the tunneling of 350 LF of 36-inch steel water line in a 48” casing and coordination for a 48-hour wet connection shutdown to maintain water supply. Despite high groundwater flow requiring phased deep well points, the project was completed on time and under budget.
Aurora Acquires Texas American Engineering, LLC
This merger combines two client-focused, multi-disciplinary civil consulting firms with shared values with a commitment to providing clients with excellence, innovation and engineering solutions that work.
78” W-1 Leon Creek Sewer and 42” E-4 Outfall System Renewal
This merger combines two client-focused, multi-disciplinary civil consulting firms with shared values with a commitment to providing clients with excellence, innovation and engineering solutions that work.
Post Oak Blvd Reconstruction - Richmond to IH610
Aurora served as the lead construction engineer and design consultant for the Uptown Development Authority. In this role, Aurora supported the Authority’s ongoing $150M construction program to reconstruct various infrastructures within the Galleria Area. The most notable project involves the reconstruction of over 9,000 LF of Post Oak Boulevard from Richmond Avenue to IH-610 with enhanced roadway, drainage, public access, intersections, crosswalks, landscape and hardscape. Utility improvements include the construction of 15,000 LF of 18" to 66" storm sewers (including storm sewer boxes varied in sizes), over 15,000 LF of 42” to 12” sanitary sewers and 18,000 LF of 12” water lines.
Northeast Transmission Line (NETL) 108” Water Line - UPRR to John Ralston and 66” Interconnect - West Hardy
Aurora designed 8,000 LF of 108” water line along West Hardy Rd, using open cut and trenchless methods, including tunnel crossings at the Beltway 8 pipeline corridor, UPRR Railroad, and TxDOT frontage roads. Key challenges included proximity to an existing 84” water line, HVTL towers, and bridge settlement risks, which were addressed through design alternatives and mitigation measures. Aurora also designed 6,000 LF of 66” water line along West Hardy Rd, which included a major tunnel crossing at Beltway 8, Greens Bayou, and Greens Rd bridge, along with lane reconstruction, utility relocations, and sidewalk improvements. The design mitigated ground movement and lateral load risks from the bridge's shallow foundations.
IH-45 39” Waterline Relocation - League City
Aurora provided design support services for the relocation of a 39” concrete transmission water line in League City due to conflicts with TxDOT's IH-45 South improvements. The firm evaluated alignment alternatives to avoid utility conflicts and ongoing highway construction, ultimately designing tunnels across IH-45 and SH-96 on an accelerated schedule to meet TxDOT's timeline. Aurora also managed construction-phase services, including the tunneling of 350 LF of 36-inch steel water line in a 48” casing and coordination for a 48-hour wet connection shutdown to maintain water supply. Despite high groundwater flow requiring phased deep well points, the project was completed on time and under budget.
Water System Condition Assessment and Prioritization
Aurora served as the lead construction engineer and design consultant for the Uptown Development Authority. In this role, the firm supports the Authority’s ongoing $150M construction program to reconstruct various infrastructures within the Galleria Area. The most notable project involves the reconstruction of over 9,000 LF of Post Oak Boulevard from Richmond Avenue to IH-610 with enhanced roadway, drainage, public access, intersections, crosswalks, landscape and hardscape. Utility improvements include the construction of 15,000 LF of 18" to 66" storm sewers (including storm sewer boxes varied in sizes), over 15,000 LF of 42” to 12” sanitary sewers and 18,000 LF of 12” water lines. Post Oak Blvd Reconstruction - Richmond to IH610
Project 31, Water Transmission Route Study and Alternative (Second Loop)
Aurora served as the lead construction engineer and design consultant for the Uptown Development Authority. In this role, the firm supports the Authority’s ongoing $150M construction program to reconstruct various infrastructures within the Galleria Area. The most notable project involves the reconstruction of over 9,000 LF of Post Oak Boulevard from Richmond Avenue to IH-610 with enhanced roadway, drainage, public access, intersections, crosswalks, landscape and hardscape. Utility improvements include the construction of 15,000 LF of 18" to 66" storm sewers (including storm sewer boxes varied in sizes), over 15,000 LF of 42” to 12” sanitary sewers and 18,000 LF of 12” water lines. Post Oak Blvd Reconstruction - Richmond to IH610
On-Call City-Wide LDWL Work Order Engineering Support and Asset Management Support
Aurora served as the lead construction engineer and design consultant for the Uptown Development Authority. In this role, the firm supports the Authority’s ongoing $150M construction program to reconstruct various infrastructures within the Galleria Area. The most notable project involves the reconstruction of over 9,000 LF of Post Oak Boulevard from Richmond Avenue to IH-610 with enhanced roadway, drainage, public access, intersections, crosswalks, landscape and hardscape. Utility improvements include the construction of 15,000 LF of 18" to 66" storm sewers (including storm sewer boxes varied in sizes), over 15,000 LF of 42” to 12” sanitary sewers and 18,000 LF of 12” water lines. Post Oak Blvd Reconstruction - Richmond to IH610
