ABOUT STEARZ ENGINEERING
Built for Public Trust
We help owners, agencies, and prime teams answer the questions that decide outcomes on active projects.
Stearz Engineering provides engineering and construction management solutions across Florida, with strength in field delivery, construction oversight, and public infrastructure support. Our approach is steady and practical: show up prepared, document accurately, communicate early, and protect the public trust.
Our work continues the same mission: deliver safe, compliant, and high-quality outcomes for public and private clients. Our combined experience spans transportation delivery, municipal infrastructure, and complex structures—work that demands consistency, clear reporting, and disciplined coordination.
Earnest Maiden Jr.
President & CEO, Stearz Engineering. Earnest Maiden is a seasoned infrastructure and construction engineering professional with decades of experience supporting major transportation and civil projects across Northeast Florida. He played a foundational role in implementing a materials testing verification program under the Better Jacksonville Plan, contributing to over 1 billion in infrastructure improvements. His work spans critical projects such as the Arlington flyover interchange, major bridge and roadway developments, and large-scale concrete reconstruction efforts on corridors like Normandy Boulevard and Martin Luther King Jr. Parkway. Earnest has partnered with leading contractors including Superior Construction, Caliber Contractors, and Atlantic Coast Asphalt, providing expertise in materials testing, asphalt verification, and drilled shaft inspection. Over his career, Earnest has contributed to a wide range of complex infrastructure projects, including multi-phase involvement in the Mayport Ferry Rehabilitation, spanning over a decade and involving structural upgrades, marine systems, and facility improvements. His experience also includes seawall rehabilitation at the Jacksonville Landing site, airport infrastructure testing, roadway widening projects, and foundation work across Jacksonville, St. Augustine, and Palm Coast. Known for his deep field expertise and reliability, Earnest consistently delivers high-quality support across CEI, materials testing, and specialty engineering projects that directly impact the safety and longevity of public infrastructure.
Our Values
The standards we hold in the field, in the office, and with every client.
Safety First
Safety is not a slogan. We plan for it, we communicate it, and we stop work when it is compromised.
Integrity in Documentation
If it is not documented, it did not happen. We keep records defensible and clear.
Accountability
We own our work, our timelines, and our communication.
Respect
For the public, the jobsite, and every stakeholder involved.
Continuous Improvement
We refine our processes, tools, and training to stay sharp.
“Public infrastructure depends on trust. We protect that trust through clear ethics, compliance, and documentation.”
Ethics in Practice
No Paper Compliance
Documentation must be clear enough to support decisions, payments, and closeout.
Clear Decision Trails
When an issue is escalated, we document what was observed, who was notified, and what decision was made.
Professional Independence
We keep reporting factual and defensible.
“Community service is part of who we are. We support local organizations and invest in the next generation of engineers.”
Organizations We Support
Habitat for Humanity
Building homes and communities.
Engineers Without Borders
Engineering solutions for developing communities.
Boys & Girls Club
Supporting youth development.
Local Scholarships
Engineering-week initiatives and student support.
Our Work in the Field
Careers at Stearz.
Join the team and create infrastructure that shapes and enhances communities.