Engineering Firm Garver Breaks Ground on New Harlingen Office to Support Long-Term Growth
Courtesy: Garver
By Garver & Harlingen Economic Development Corporation
HARLINGEN, TEXAS (January 7, 2026) — Garver, a leading multidisciplinary engineering firm, is reaffirming its commitment to the Harlingen community with the development of a new office facility, slated for completion in summer 2026. The office will anchor a larger mixed-use development and signals Garver’s long-term investment in the region’s growth.
“Breaking ground on this new facility is a major step forward for Garver in Harlingen. We’re building a space tailored to our growing team and the work we’re doing throughout the local region and across the nation,” said Ernie Flores, Garver’s Harlingen Water Design Center manager. “It’s a long-term investment in our people, our clients, and the future of engineering in the Rio Grande Valley. We’re proud to continue building here, expanding our impact across a community that has supported us every step of the way.”
Garver first established its presence in Harlingen in 2017 with the launch of its Water Design Center. Since then, the firm has grown to employ 49 professionals across multiple suites in the area. The new facility will consolidate operations and support continued expansion, including the creation of 50 new jobs, reflecting Garver’s deepening roots in the community.
Representing a $5 million investment in the community, the new office will be built on a 3.2-acre site and will include a one-story, 25,000-square-foot space designed to accommodate 100 to 130 employees. The property will feature 130 parking spaces and a 2,000-square-foot covered outdoor area for employee use and client events. The site is being developed by Brookwood Capital, with construction underway.
“We are incredibly enthusiastic about Garver continuing to choose Harlingen as the home for their regional office and future growth plans,” said Orlando Campos, CEO of the Harlingen EDC. “This expansion is a major milestone, both for the company and for the broader development it helps catalyze. Their investment here, and the success they’ve had in building a talented local team, speaks volumes about the strength of our workforce and the strategic opportunity this community offers.”
“Harlingen represents a strong vantage point for Garver,” added Mayor Norma Sepulveda. “Our city is well positioned for this company and other companies looking to benefit from the increasing opportunities throughout the Rio Grande Valley. We are excited by the growth potential this investment brings.”
Garver’s new office will be located within a planned mixed-use development at the southeast corner of Ed Carey Drive and Hale Avenue near Harlingen’s medical district. The completed 70-acre site is expected to include retail, high density residential, medical and professional office space, and about 312,000 square feet of commercial space.
About Garver
Founded in 1919, Garver is an employee-owned engineering, planning, and environmental services firm focused on aviation, transportation, buildings, federal, water and wastewater services; surveying; advisory services; and construction engineering and inspection.
In the top 100 of Engineering News-Record’s Top 500 Design Firms list, with more than 1,400 employees, Garver provides an exceptional level of client service that reflects our people-first culture, which has achieved Zweig Group Best Firm to Work For Legacy Status. Learn how Garver invests in people and places they call home at GarverUSA.com.
About Harlingen Economic Development Corporation
The Harlingen Economic Development Corporation (EDC) partners with businesses, investors, and local stakeholders to strengthen the economic vitality of Harlingen, Texas. Guided by a mission to enhance the quality of life for all residents, the Harlingen EDC delivers strategic, outcome-driven initiatives designed to attract and retain businesses, expand employment opportunities, and cultivate a vibrant, forward-thinking business climate. These collective efforts position Harlingen as a dynamic place to live, work, and do business.
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Orlando Campos
Chief Executive Officer
Harlingen Economic Development Corporation
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Garver Public Relations