Business Details
25 Years
experience
Expert Civil & Structural Engineering Services in Portsmouth, NH
Founded in 2001, Ross Engineering has established itself as a trusted provider of civil and structural engineering solutions in the New England region. Our team combines decades of hands-on experience with advanced technical expertise to deliver practical, cost-effective results for residential, commercial, and municipal clients. With licenses in five states and specialized knowledge in both historic preservation and modern construction, we maintain rigorous ethical standards while offering personalized service tailored to each project's unique requirements.Our engineers and surveyors hold professional certifications from leading industry organizations, ensuring compliance with all applicable regulations and technical specifications. Through consistent delivery of accurate designs and reliable consulting services, we have built long-term relationships with architects, contractors, and local governments across the construction industry.
Services
Civil Engineering
Structural Engineering
Land Surveying
Environmental Permitting
Subsurface System Design
Construction Layout
Expert Witness Services
As-Built Surveys
Code Compliance Review
Site Drainage Design
Details
- Year established: 2001
Highlights and features
- We offer 20+ years of engineering experience in New England's unique regulatory environment
- Our team holds professional licenses in five states and specialized surveying certifications
- We maintain active memberships in leading engineering and surveying organizations
- We provide tailored solutions for both historic preservation and modern construction projects
- We combine technical expertise with personalized client service for all project sizes
Services
Civil Engineering
We provide comprehensive civil engineering services including site planning, drainage design, and regulatory compliance. Our team creates detailed boundary and subdivision plans using AutoCAD and Carlson software while ensuring adherence to local zoning requirements. With expertise in environmental permitting through state agencies, we help clients navigate complex approval processes for residential and commercial developments.
Structural Engineering
Our structural engineering services cover timber, steel, and concrete structures for new construction and renovations. We perform 3D structural analysis, develop construction documents, and provide shop drawing reviews. Specializing in both historic building preservation and industrial power plant design, our engineers ensure code-compliant solutions that balance safety with cost-effectiveness for residential, commercial, and industrial applications.
Land Surveying
We conduct precise property boundary surveys following NHLSA and ALTA standards. Our services include test pit logging, percolation testing, and condominium plan preparation. Using advanced surveying equipment, we create accurate site documentation for construction layout and as-built verification while maintaining compliance with state surveying regulations.
Environmental Permitting
Our team assists with environmental permitting through state wetlands bureaus and local municipalities. We prepare documentation for DES/DEP submissions, conduct regulatory research, and coordinate agency approvals. This service ensures clients meet all environmental requirements while streamlining the permitting process for land development projects.
Expert Witness Services
We provide expert testimony and technical analysis for legal proceedings involving civil and structural engineering issues. Our services include drainage system evaluation, construction defect analysis, and code compliance review. With decades of field experience and professional certifications, our engineers deliver authoritative assessments supported by detailed technical documentation.
People
Alex Ross
Principal Engineer
Founder of Ross Engineering since 2001, Alex holds PE licenses in five states and NH land surveying credentials. With a UNH engineering degree and memberships in ASCE, AISC, and NHLSA, he specializes in combining historic preservation with modern engineering standards.
Questions
What engineering services does Ross Engineering offer?
We provide civil engineering, structural design, land surveying, environmental permitting, and expert witness services for residential, commercial, and municipal projects across New England.
Which states are your engineers licensed in?
Our engineers hold PE licenses in New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Maine, Vermont, and Connecticut, with additional surveying credentials in New Hampshire.
Do you handle both new construction and renovation projects?
Yes, we specialize in both new construction and historic building renovations, with experience ranging from modern industrial facilities to centuries-old structures.
What surveying services do you provide?
We offer boundary surveys, subdivision plans, construction layout, as-built documentation, and regulatory compliance surveys following NHLSA and ALTA standards.
How do you handle environmental permitting?
We assist with state wetlands bureau submissions, DES/DEP permits, and local municipality approvals, ensuring compliance while streamlining the regulatory process for clients.
What makes Ross Engineering different from competitors?
Our combination of multi-state licensing, historic preservation expertise, and personalized service approach delivers tailored solutions that balance technical precision with practical construction knowledge.
