Year Inducted: 2026
Distinguished Structural Engineer
Lloyd L. Pitts, Senior Structural Engineer with Volkert Inc., has shaped Alabama’s infrastructure for more than four decades through landmark bridge, coastal and transportation projects that connect communities and strengthen the state’s economy. A native of Escambia County and longtime resident of Baldwin County, Pitts has spent his entire 43-year career with Volkert in Mobile, rising from staff engineer to senior bridge engineer and mentor to generations of young professionals.
Since earning a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering from Auburn University, Pitts has led or contributed to the design and inspection of hundreds of structures across the Southeast. His expertise spans low and high-level bridges, interstates, culverts, pedestrian crossings and major port facilities. A certified bridge inspector and diver, he combines technical precision with hands-on fieldwork to ensure the safety and resilience of critical infrastructure. He is licensed as a professional engineer in seven states and holds certifications from the Federal Highway Administration in bridge design and evaluation.
Pitts’ leadership is reflected in many of Alabama’s most complex and recognized engineering projects. His work includes contributions to Alabama Engineering Hall of Fame projects such as the NCAT Pavement Test Track Facility at Auburn University; the Cochrane–Africatown USA Bridge in Mobile, which is the state’s only cable-stayed bridge; the I-565 expressway in Huntsville, the I-59/I-20 bridge reconstruction through downtown Birmingham and the I-22 interchange at I-65 in Birmingham. He currently serves as structural lead for the I-10 Mobile River Bridge and Bayway replacement projects, continuing his legacy of designing safe and efficient transportation systems for Alabama’s future.
Following Hurricane Katrina, Pitts led the restoration of Little Bay Peninsula in coastal Alabama, developing an innovative wave attenuation system that restored marine habitats while protecting shorelines. This project included the restoration of 30-acres of salt marsh and closed the breach in the Peninsula caused by the storm. The project received the ACEC Grand Award and the Mobile Area Council of Engineers (MACE) Engineering Project of the Year and was inducted into the Alabama Engineering Hall of Fame in 2015. His expertise has also supported environmental protection, port development, military facility enhancements, wastewater systems and the preservation of historic vessels at Battleship Memorial Park.
Recognized by peers and industry alike, Pitts has been named Engineer of the Year by MACE and received the Alabama Section President’s Award from the American Society of Civil Engineers, where he also served as section president. His technical excellence and integrity have made him a trusted advisor to the Alabama Board of Licensure for Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors.
Known for his quiet leadership and humility, Pitts has mentored countless engineers throughout his career, sharing his knowledge and commitment to public service. His legacy is defined not only by the bridges and structures he has built but also by the people and communities he has strengthened through a lifetime of engineering excellence.
