Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Trusted Engineering Solutions Since 1969
Founded in 1969, our firm has built a reputation for delivering innovative engineering and environmental solutions. We specialize in transportation, structural design, and environmental remediation projects, serving municipal, state, and private clients. Our client-centered approach ensures every project receives dedicated management, clear communication, and adherence to budgets and timelines. With over 80% of our business coming from repeat clients, we prioritize quality assurance through detailed project-specific plans developed collaboratively with stakeholders. Our team of licensed professionals combines decades of experience with state-of-the-art technology to address complex challenges in bridge rehabilitation, highway design, and historic preservation.We maintain two Pennsylvania offices to better serve clients across the mid-Atlantic region, offering grantsmanship services at no cost to assist with project funding. Our commitment to Context Sensitive Design practices preserves historic structures while meeting modern standards, exemplified by our work on covered bridges and flood wall replacements. This dedication to technical excellence and client partnership has sustained our growth over five decades.
Services
Bridge Solutions
Survey Solutions
Highway Solutions
Structural Solutions
Environmental Solutions
Construction Solutions
Geographic Information
Utility Coordination
Remediation Services
Grantsmanship Services
Details
- Year established: 1969
Highlights and features
- We have 55 years of experience in civil engineering and environmental solutions.
- Our team includes licensed professionals with specialized expertise in historic preservation.
- We implement project-specific quality assurance plans for every engagement.
- Our client-centered approach maintains over 80% repeat business.
- We offer complimentary grantsmanship services to secure project funding.
Services
Bridge Solutions
We provide comprehensive bridge analysis, design, and rehabilitation services for federal, state, and private clients. Our expertise spans modern highway structures and historic covered bridge preservation using Context Sensitive Design practices. With nearly 50 years of experience, we ensure structural integrity while maintaining historical authenticity through methods like original material reuse and compliance with Secretary of the Interior standards.
Environmental Solutions
Our environmental team specializes in remediation projects involving hazardous waste, underground storage tanks, and regulatory compliance. We offer Phase I-III assessments, wetland mitigation, and NEPA documentation while balancing environmental responsibility with practical solutions. Services include soil testing, spill cleanup, and permitting for federal and state agencies across industrial, commercial, and municipal sectors.
Highway Solutions
We deliver highway design and improvement projects ranging from local intersections to major transportation corridors. Our services include location studies, roundabout design, and compliance with federal regulations through NEPA documentation. The team handles projects from feasibility analysis to final construction, serving departments of transportation and municipal clients with safety-focused, cost-effective solutions.
Structural Solutions
Our structural engineering services cover foundation design, building systems, and industrial facility components. We analyze concrete, steel, masonry, and timber materials to create customized solutions for new construction and renovations. The team provides shop drawing reviews, structural evaluations, and repair designs while maintaining close client collaboration throughout project execution.
Survey Solutions
We offer precision surveying services for infrastructure projects using advanced technology and licensed professionals. Capabilities include boundary surveys, topographic mapping, and construction stakeout for transportation and development projects. Our team provides ALTA/ACSM surveys, right-of-way mapping, and geospatial data collection to support engineering and construction activities across diverse project types.
People
P Joseph Lehman Jr.
President
As President since 2005, he leads the firm's strategic growth while maintaining technical excellence in engineering solutions. With dual credentials as a Professional Engineer and MBA holder, he oversees operations across two Pennsylvania offices.
Craig K. Stodart
Bridge Design Director
A certified bridge safety inspector with extensive expertise in structural analysis and rehabilitation projects. He directs complex bridge design initiatives while ensuring compliance with national safety standards and historical preservation requirements.
David W. Butterbaugh Jr.
Survey Director
Licensed Professional Land Surveyor leading geospatial services with decades of experience in boundary surveys and construction stakeout. He manages survey teams utilizing cutting-edge technology for transportation and development projects.
Scott J. Klingenberg
Environmental Services Director
Certified Floodplain Manager overseeing environmental remediation projects including hazardous waste cleanup and regulatory compliance. He coordinates multidisciplinary teams for Phase I-III environmental assessments and storage tank removals.
Charles R. Meyers
Transportation Services Director
Professional Engineer directing highway design initiatives with expertise in location studies and compliance documentation. He manages transportation projects from preliminary design through final construction inspection for state and municipal clients.
Questions
What engineering services does P. Joseph Lehman offer?
We provide bridge design, highway solutions, environmental remediation, structural engineering, surveying, and geographic information systems services for public and private sector clients.
Do you specialize in historic preservation projects?
Yes, we specialize in historic bridge rehabilitation using Context Sensitive Design practices that preserve original construction materials while meeting modern safety standards.
What geographic areas do you serve?
We primarily serve Pennsylvania and the mid-Atlantic region, with two office locations in Hollidaysburg and Bedford, Pennsylvania.
How long has your company been in business?
We've delivered engineering solutions since 1969, combining five decades of experience with modern technology and methodologies.
Do you offer environmental compliance services?
Yes, our environmental team provides Phase I-III assessments, wetland permitting, hazardous waste management, and regulatory compliance documentation for various industries.
Can you assist with project funding acquisition?
We offer complimentary grantsmanship services to help clients identify funding sources and prepare applications for state and federal transportation projects.
