About Armand Consulting, Inc.

Established in 2002, Armand Consulting, Inc. (ACI) is a highly respected, competent and solutions-oriented engineering consulting firm. We implement complex and state-of-the -art projects in a professional manner. We constantly maintain and provide the highest quality of service to all our clients. ACI ensures that all the projects are completed in time and within the agreed budget.

In April 2022, TSE acquired ACI establishing the ACI division within TSE to better meet the growing systems engineering service needs of transit agencies and partner firms seeking highly specialized consulting firms with a deep bench of talent and experience to deliver high quality solutions

Our commitment to the transit industry has earned ACI a reputation as a highly respected, competent and solutions oriented engineering consulting firm. With offices in the Seattle Area, Los Angeles, Atlanta and Dallas, we deliver responsive, quality solutions that truly fit the needs of our clients.

At ACI, we have no commercial affiliation with manufacturers, material suppliers, contractors, or others, which would prejudice or subordinate our professional or ethical judgment. We are committed to independent practice.

Our Memberships Affiliations and Certifications

COMTO – Conference of Minority Transportation Officials
PMI – Project Management Institute
NCEES – National Council of Examiners for Engineering & Surveying

IEEE – Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers
INCOSE- International Council of System Engineers
AQS - Management Systems Solutions Provider
APTA - American Public Transportation Association

ACI team is a proud member and active in organizations and technical societies as part of our commitment to perform responsible quality professional engineering services.

Our Services

Our services span design, project and construction management, construction support, project controls, quality assurance, design review, bid evaluation, systems integration, scheduling, project coordination, cost estimation, value engineering, as well as preparing design criteria, specifications, and plans. In addition, ACI specializes in all systems that support operations. We have the expertise and experience to understand, capture, and document project needs and functions in order to design cost effective systems.

We work closely with our clients to help crystallize priorities; design innovative and practical systems from commercially available tools and building blocks; and help implement these new systems. We are especially proud of the increasing responsibilities awarded to us by our clients.

We understand complex and state of the art projects and successfully meet budget, schedule, and client expectations in a seamless and professional manner.

Our Expertise

Our technical staff is highly experienced and well known in the industry for their technical contributions as well as the effectiveness of their approach. Experienced staff apply their expertise in systems consulting, project controls, and project management to deliver high quality and innovative solutions, while ensuring total client satisfaction. Our experienced professionals and effective leadership consistently deliver effective solutions for a diverse range of engineering expertise in a variety of disciplines to include:

Design & Construction Management
Wireless & RF Engineering
Systems Safety & Security Certification
Safety Analysis, TVA & Resolution
Communications and SCADA Systems

Systems Management
Systems Integration
Interface Management
Train Control & SCADA
Engineering Services

Team members hold patents and have published technical papers in their respective field of expertise including development of the IEEE Software Verification & Validation standard. Our technical support staff includes safety and security specialists, project managers, systems engineers, CAD technicians, database programmers, and computer/LAN system specialists. We provide the right people with the right skills to work in partnership with our clients.