Business Details
12 Years
experience
Your Trusted Civil Engineering Partner in Pennsylvania
Axtman Engineering is a full-service civil engineering firm licensed in Pennsylvania, dedicated to delivering professional and reliable solutions since 2014. Our expertise spans land development, permitting, and construction administration across the Susquehanna Valley. We prioritize client needs through personalized service, leveraging 24 years of industry experience and a network of specialized sub-consultants including surveyors, architects, and environmental experts.Our commitment to accessibility, timely execution, and meticulous attention to detail ensures projects meet budgetary and schedule requirements while adhering to regulatory standards. We maintain active memberships in the National Society of Professional Engineers and Pennsylvania Society of Professional Engineers, reflecting our dedication to professional excellence and sustainable design practices.
Services
Land Development
Permitting
Construction Administration
Stormwater Management
Zoning Compliance
Site Feasibility Studies
Erosion Control Plans
Municipal Engineering
Phase 1 Environmental Assessments
Utility Infrastructure Design
Details
- Year established: 2014
Highlights and features
- We offer 24 years of civil engineering expertise in land development.
- Our team provides personalized service tailored to client needs.
- We utilize specialized sub-consultants for comprehensive project solutions.
- Our attention to detail ensures regulatory compliance and project success.
- We maintain active memberships in leading engineering professional societies.
What people say
Great work
No hassle
Personal touch
Successful projects
Professional service
Services
Land Development
We provide comprehensive land development solutions including site selection, zoning compliance, and master plan development. Our process integrates topographic surveys, stormwater management, and regulatory permitting to ensure sustainable, code-compliant projects. Clients benefit from our 24 years of experience in residential, commercial, and municipal developments across Pennsylvania.
Permitting
Our permitting services cover municipal, state, and federal requirements including NPDES, Chapter 105 waterway permits, and zoning variances. We manage end-to-end submissions for sewage planning, erosion control, and environmental assessments. Clients receive expert guidance through complex regulatory frameworks to minimize delays and ensure compliance with PADEP and local ordinances.
Construction Administration
We offer full-cycle construction administration including bid tabulation, quality control inspections, and shop drawing reviews. Our services ensure adherence to design specifications through critical stage NPDES inspections and pay application reviews. Clients gain confidence in project execution with our detailed oversight from pre-construction meetings to final as-built documentation.
Stormwater Management
We design compliant stormwater management systems meeting PADEP and municipal regulations. Services include peak rate calculations, basin design, and conveyance facilities. Our solutions address water quality, floodplain mitigation, and erosion control, ensuring sustainable drainage systems for residential, industrial, and institutional developments across the Susquehanna Valley.
Zoning Compliance
Our zoning expertise covers ordinance reviews, conditional use permits, and annexation processes. We prepare feasibility studies and secure approvals for land development projects. Clients receive strategic guidance on Act 537 sewage planning, Act 167 watershed management, and zoning amendments to optimize project viability while meeting regulatory requirements.
People
Charles Axtman
Professional Engineer
Licensed PE in Pennsylvania with 24 years of land development experience. Expertise in municipal engineering, regulatory permitting, and project management across four states. Graduated from University of Massachusetts Amherst in 1997 and chairs Lewis Township Planning Commission.
Questions
What civil engineering services do you specialize in?
We specialize in land development, permitting, construction administration, stormwater management, and zoning compliance for residential, commercial, and municipal projects.
How long has Axtman Engineering been in business?
We've provided engineering services since 2014, with our lead engineer bringing 24 years of industry experience from four states.
Do you work with municipal clients?
Yes, we handle municipal engineering projects including roadway improvements, sewer extensions, ordinance compliance, and Act 537 sewage planning across Pennsylvania.
How do you handle regulatory permitting?
We manage end-to-end permitting for NPDES, Chapter 105 waterway encroachments, zoning variances, and environmental assessments through PADEP and local agencies.
What areas do you serve?
We primarily serve the Susquehanna Valley region of Pennsylvania, with project experience across the state's diverse geographic zones.
