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Your Trusted Civil Engineering Partner in Portsmouth
Eckman Engineering is a full-service civil engineering and survey firm based in Portsmouth, NH, serving clients across New England. With over 14 years of experience, we specialize in delivering sustainable, cost-effective solutions for complex construction and infrastructure challenges. Our team of licensed engineers and surveyors provides tailored services for commercial, residential, municipal, and industrial projects, prioritizing innovation and environmental stewardship. We focus on integrating client goals with technical expertise to ensure functional designs that meet regulatory requirements. Our commitment to rapid response times and small-firm personalized service, combined with large-firm capabilities, has earned us long-term relationships with satisfied clients.We hold multiple certifications, including NH Professional Engineer licensure and NHDOT consulting status, and maintain expertise in stormwater management, erosion control, and federal permitting. Our mission is to add value through designs that balance construction feasibility with budgetary constraints while supporting ecological sustainability. We serve developers, municipalities, contractors, and homeowners across New Hampshire, Vermont, Maine, and Massachusetts.
Services
Site Development
Construction Engineering
Bridge Design
Land Surveying
Permitting Services
Highlights and features
- We offer 14+ years of experience in civil and structural engineering.
- Our team holds professional licenses in NH, VT, ME, and MA.
- We provide expedited services for emergency construction projects.
- We specialize in sustainable engineering and environmental compliance.
- Our staff includes certified engineering technicians and surveyors.
Associations and certifications
- NH Professional Engineers Board
- NHDOT Environmental Consultant
- NHDOT Civil, Structural and Survey Consultant
- OSHA 30 Hour Training
Services
Construction Engineering
Our construction engineering services support bridge, roadway, and building projects with temporary support systems, erosion control plans, and DOT-compliant designs. We provide full-cycle engineering from conceptual planning to final approvals, specializing in emergency solutions like cofferdams and temporary bridges. Our team ensures compliance with state and federal regulations while maintaining project timelines and budgets.
Municipal Engineering
We act as town engineers for municipalities, delivering infrastructure solutions for bridges, drainage systems, and public buildings. Our services include grant applications, code compliance reviews, and disaster response planning. With expertise in NHDES permitting and federal agency coordination, we help towns address aging infrastructure while balancing budget constraints and environmental protections.
Land Surveying
Our licensed surveyors provide precise boundary determinations, topographic mapping, and construction staking for residential and commercial developments. We support permitting processes with ALTA/ACSM surveys and subsurface disposal system certifications. Survey data integrates with engineering designs to ensure accurate site development and regulatory compliance across New England.
Bridge Rehabilitation
We specialize in bridge replacement and repair projects, including load capacity assessments and retrofitting for modern traffic demands. Our engineers design temporary support systems and detour plans to minimize disruptions during rehabilitation. Services cover historical bridge preservation and compliance with current safety standards for municipal and private clients.
Environmental Permitting
Our team navigates complex permitting requirements for wetlands, shoreland protection, and stormwater management. We prepare SWPPP plans, erosion control strategies, and federal agency submissions (Army Corps of Engineers, EPA) to expedite approvals. Services include violation resolution and ongoing compliance monitoring to protect clients from regulatory risks.
Questions
What engineering services do you offer?
We provide civil engineering, structural design, land surveying, municipal engineering, and environmental permitting services for construction projects.
Which states do you serve?
We operate in New Hampshire, Vermont, Maine, and Massachusetts for all our engineering and surveying projects.
Do you handle emergency construction projects?
Yes, we offer expedited services for emergency projects with rapid response and priority scheduling.
Are your engineers licensed?
Our team holds professional engineering licenses in NH, VT, ME, and MA, along with surveying certifications.
Can you assist with municipal infrastructure projects?
We serve as town engineers for bridge replacements, road improvements, and public works projects across New England.
How do you handle environmental regulations?
We specialize in NHDES permitting, wetland compliance, and federal agency coordination to ensure regulatory adherence for all projects.
