Since 1984, Ayub Sandhu, PE, RPLS, has been serving as President and Owner of ARS Engineers with a vision for providing excellent services in Civil Engineering, Surveying and SUE that exceed his client’s expectations.

After earning a B.S. degree in Math and Physics from Pakistan and working in construction, he journeyed to the United States to pursue his dreams in the great State of Texas.

He became interested in engineering design, graduating from Southern Methodist University in 1972 with a B.S. in Civil Engineering. He worked at RLG Consulting Engineers for 15 years, working his way to the top - which included 5 years as an Associate/Partner.

Ayub has always desired to mentor young engineers in developing their technical skills, management skills, and leadership skills - and has done so through ARS as well as in multiple professional organizations.

Ayub’s recognitions and honors include: TSPE Dallas Chapter JS Hudnall Award for Greatest Numerical Membership Increase, SBA Minority Small Business Person of the Year Award, Kiwanis International Outstanding Support Award, ASCE Texas Section’s Professional Services Award for Meritorious Service, ASCE Dallas Branch Distinguished Service and Professional Contribution Award, ASCE Dallas Branch Engineer of the Year Award, ACEC Dallas Leadership Award for Outstanding Service as Secretary, and ACEC Dallas Leadership Award for Outstanding Service as Chairman of Government Client Affairs Committee. Additionally, under his leadership, ARS received the Texas CEC Eminent Conceptor Team Award for the Dallas High Five Interchange Project in 2006.

Ayub has led his company through successful roles on major DFW Metroplex projects, including: the Superconducting Super Collider, Dallas High Five Interchange, DNT / SH 121 Interchange, US 75 / SH 121 Interchange, 635Express Managed Lanes, 35Express Managed Lanes, Midtown Express Managed Lanes, DFW International Airport AOA Physical Perimeter and Security Upgrades, Dallas Love Field Modernization Program, and the DART NW-2 and NW-3 light rail projects.

Ayub has served as President of the following organizations: ASCE Dallas Chapter (1992), TSPE Dallas Chapter (1988), TSPS Dallas Chapter (1985), SAME Dallas Post (1996), and Minority Design Professional Council (1990). He has also served as Kiwanis Lt. Governor and is active in the North Dallas Chamber of Commerce.

Ayub has been married to his wife Cynthia for over 37 years. They moved to Plano in 2017 to be closer to his son Marc, wife Jessica, and two grandkids Daniel and Emily after spending over 30 years in DeSoto. Marc has been working for ARS for over 12 years and serves as Vice President.

Ayub is a devout follower of Jesus, always striving to love God with all his heart, mind, and strength, and love his neighbor as himself.

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