About Us

Lateral Engineering Solutions (LES) is a Texas-licensed engineering firm providing subsea engineering, mechanical design, FEA consulting, and project execution support for offshore and industrial projects. Founded in 2021 by Les Griffin, P.E., LES was created to deliver practical, results-driven engineering through a flexible, collaborative model.

 

Based in Cypress, TX, LES provides remote consulting support worldwide and is also available for on-site evaluations and consulting throughout the Greater Houston area. This combination ensures clients receive timely, responsive support wherever projects are executed.

 

With nearly 20 years of deepwater oil & gas experience, LES brings proven expertise in subsea equipment design, structural analysis, and project engineering. We help clients improve equipment reliability, reduce project risk, and accelerate design cycles from concept development through field deployment.

 

To support these services, LES is fully equipped with licensed software and dedicated analysis capability, including:

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• SolidWorks Professional CAD for 2D/3D mechanical design

• SolidWorks Simulation Premium for structural finite element analysis (FEA)

• MathCAD for engineering calculations and code compliance checks

• Autodesk Fusion for collaborative design and client-driven workflows

 

Our project support spans the full equipment lifecycle, from design and FEA to prototype development, fabrication reviews, non-conformance evaluations, and fit-for-service assessments. We ensure alignment with industry standards such as API, ASME, and DNV, giving clients confidence in both design integrity and regulatory compliance.

 

Every LES engagement is rooted in a partnership mindset. We adapt to your workflow, integrate directly with your team, and align with your project objectives—whether developing new subsea hardware, solving fabrication challenges, or keeping critical offshore equipment in service.