Local + Municipal

C.E. "Neil" Lassiter, PE, CPM

SVP | CEI Practice Leader

Neil has over 35 years of experience in the transportation and construction management industries including maintenance and operations. As the CEI Director, he is responsible for inspection services, contract administration, and construction management of multiple transportation projects statewide.

Prior to joining SEPI, Neil was employed by the NCDOT where he served as Division Engineer in Division 2 for 17 years. He also spent 13 years in NCDOT Division 1 in Edenton while assigned to the positions of Division Construction Engineer, Division Maintenance Engineer, District Engineer, Division Traffic Engineer, and Assistant Resident Engineer.

Neil currently manages a staff of over 175 construction inspectors and administrative staff. He also has construction management oversight experience with large signature transportation projects, as well as smaller scale projects. Neil is familiar with Federal Aid Project reimbursement procedures and the process of reimbursement for Locally Administered Programs.

Neil holds a BS in Civil Engineering, Construction Option from North Carolina State University and is a member of the American Public Works Association Member, NC Chapter.

Rajit Ramkumar, PE, LEED AP

VP | Transportation, Planning, + Environmental Director

Rajit has 15 years of transportation planning and engineering experience and has managed more than 100 projects of varying complexity for clients statewide. He is proficient in state and federal policies and procedures and has completed numerous projects involving Complete Streets, multimodal design, streetscapes, and bicycle and pedestrian improvements utilizing AASHTO and NACTO guidelines.

Additionally, Rajit’s expertise spans greenway facilities, feasibility studies, SEPA/NEPA, urban planning, environmental screening, permitting, parking, traffic noise analysis, and grant assistance. A proven project engineer, he leads multi-disciplinary teams with a focus on planning, collaboration, and engaging project stakeholders effectively.

Rajit holds a MS in Civil Engineering from North Carolina State University and a Bachelor of Technology Civil Engineering from the University of Kerala. He also holds a NCDOT Complete Streets Certification.