Business Details
38 Years
experience
Civil & Structural Engineering Solutions
Emanuel Engineering is a highly diverse team with extensive experience in civil and structural engineering projects across New Hampshire, Maine, Massachusetts, and 15 other states. Our technical expertise is frequently utilized in collaboration with architects, developers, contractors, surveyors, municipal engineers, and other specialists. We manage projects ranging from $1 million to $15 million, balancing regulatory compliance with client needs through meticulous design and comprehensive support during approval processes. Our long-standing relationships with commercial, industrial, and municipal clients reflect our commitment to delivering structural and civil design expertise for ongoing projects such as building additions and site expansions. Regionally recognized for structural forensics, we provide expert assessments of structural failures and testimony for litigation or insurance claims.As a primary resource for medium to large-scale development projects, we design and manage infrastructure requirements including roads, stormwater control, and septic systems while ensuring adherence to local, state, and federal regulations. Our structural design services span residential, commercial, and industrial sectors, utilizing materials like wood, steel, concrete, and aluminum. We are award-winning designers of LEED-qualified buildings, combining green design with value engineering to deliver financial benefits to clients. Our consulting services include forensic engineering, feasibility studies, and third-party reviews, supported by a team of licensed professionals with decades of collective experience.
Services
Civil Engineering
Structural Design
Forensic Analysis
LEED Consulting
Site Development
Septic Design
Structural Assessments
Feasibility Studies
Third-Party Reviews
Regulatory Compliance
Details
- Year established: 1988
Highlights and features
- We have over 55 years of structural engineering experience across diverse sectors.
- Our team collaborates with architects and contractors for comprehensive project solutions.
- We specialize in LEED-certified green building designs with measurable financial benefits.
- Our structural forensics expertise provides litigation and insurance claim support.
- We manage $1M$15M projects with a focus on regulatory compliance and client needs.
Associations and certifications
- LEED
What people say
Expert structural analysis
Timely approvals
Diligent engineering
Responsive communication
Award-winning designs
Services
Civil Engineering
Our civil engineering services encompass infrastructure design for residential, commercial, and industrial projects. We specialize in roads, stormwater management, septic systems, and regulatory compliance. Our team ensures seamless integration with municipal utilities while prioritizing environmental sustainability and client-specific needs.
Structural Design
We provide structural design solutions for new constructions and renovations using wood, steel, concrete, and aluminum. Our expertise spans load-bearing analysis, seismic considerations, and material optimization to ensure safety, durability, and cost-effectiveness across residential, commercial, and industrial applications.
Forensic Analysis
Our forensic engineering services identify causes of structural failures and provide expert testimony for litigation or insurance claims. We conduct detailed assessments of damage from environmental factors, construction defects, or material degradation to develop remediation strategies.
LEED Consulting
We design LEED-certified buildings that combine sustainability with financial efficiency. Our approach integrates energy-efficient systems, eco-friendly materials, and value engineering to reduce long-term operational costs while meeting rigorous environmental standards.
Regulatory Compliance
We navigate local, state, and federal regulations to secure timely project approvals. Our services include preparing documentation, conducting public hearings, and ensuring designs meet code requirements while maintaining alignment with client objectives and community impact considerations.
People
Bruce Scamman
President/Principal Civil Engineer
Bruce Scamman, a Professional Engineer since 1997, specializes in civil engineering and site design. He holds licenses in New Hampshire and Maine, with expertise in septic design, boundary research, and regulatory navigation. He became sole owner in 2021.
Fred Emanuel
Principal Structural Engineer
Fred Emanuel, with over 55 years of experience, founded the firm in 1988. He specializes in structural design for commercial and industrial buildings, holding memberships in multiple engineering associations and serving on regulatory boards.
Jonathan MacBride
Professional Civil Engineer
Jonathan MacBride, a licensed NH engineer since 2017, focuses on septic design and site development. He joined the firm in 2012 and manages permitting processes and civil drawings for diverse infrastructure projects.
Emilee Woodman
Professional Structural Engineer
Emilee Woodman brings 12 years of structural engineering experience, specializing in cold-formed steel and concrete design. She joined in 2024 and collaborates with architects and contractors on institutional and commercial projects from concept to construction.
Devon Christen
Professional Structural Engineer
Devon Christen, licensed in NH and ME, focuses on timber and steel structures. He joined the firm after a decade of experience in residential and industrial projects, overseeing engineering tasks from calculations to site inspections.
Questions
What engineering services do you specialize in?
We specialize in civil and structural engineering, including site development, forensic analysis, LEED design, regulatory compliance, and structural assessments for residential, commercial, and industrial projects.
What project sizes do you handle?
We manage projects ranging from $1 million to $15 million, with expertise in both small-scale modifications and large-scale developments.
Do you provide LEED-certified building designs?
Yes, we are award-winning designers of LEED-qualified buildings, integrating sustainable practices with cost-effective solutions for long-term client benefits.
Can you assist with structural failure investigations?
Yes, our forensic engineering team investigates structural failures and provides expert testimony for litigation or insurance claims, focusing on root cause analysis and remediation.
Which areas do you serve?
We primarily serve New Hampshire, Maine, and Massachusetts, with project experience across 15+ additional states.
