Parsons Brinckerhoff (PB) is spreading its gospel around the world. A leading transportation engineering firm, the company provides planning, design, construction management, and consulting services for infrastructure projects in about 80 countries worldwide. Organized into three divisions (the Americas, international, and facilities), PB specializes in transportation projects but also works in the environmental, water, energy, urban development, and telecommunications sectors. Founded in 1885 by William Barclay Parsons, the firm designed New York City's first subway. It operates from about 150 offices globally. UK-based construction giant Balfour Beatty bought PB in 2009.