Business Details
28 Years
experience
Trusted Civil Engineering Services in Vermont
Established in 1998, Otter Creek Engineering has built a reputation for delivering exceptional civil and environmental engineering services across Vermont and New Hampshire. Our team of 18 professionals, including three licensed Professional Engineers and a Certified Professional Hydrogeologist, specializes in water, wastewater, stormwater, and infrastructure projects. With offices in East Middlebury and Rutland, VT, we have designed and administered hundreds of municipal projects statewide, tailoring our expertise to meet each client's unique needs. Our staff's technical integrity and commitment to innovation have earned us recognition as Vermont Biz's 2025 Best Engineering Firm. We prioritize early collaboration to identify permitting challenges, ensuring projects align with regulatory requirements while maintaining community character.Our engineers contribute to statewide standards, including the Vermont Stormwater Management Manual, and provide end-to-end solutions from preliminary planning to construction administration. Client testimonials highlight our ability to deliver cost-effective, maintainable systems that address complex infrastructure challenges. Our dual office locations and field services capacity enable responsive support for projects in every corner of Vermont. We maintain transparency through detailed site assessments and pre-application regulatory reviews, streamlining development processes for clients. This combination of technical expertise, local knowledge, and client-focused service has sustained our growth and reputation for over 25 years.
Services
Water Infrastructure
Wastewater Systems
Stormwater Management
Site Development
Environmental Assessments
Details
- Year established: 1998
Highlights and features
- We offer 25+ years of experience in Vermont civil engineering projects
- Our team includes licensed Professional Engineers and a Certified Hydrogeologist
- We provide tailored project teams for specific client requirements
- Award-winning firm recognized as Vermont Biz's 2025 Best Engineering Firm
- We maintain deep local knowledge of Vermont's regulatory landscape
What people say
Exceptional professionalism
Award-winning work
Deep local knowledge
Cost-effective solutions
Responsive service
Services
Water Infrastructure
We design and manage drinking water source development, treatment systems, and distribution networks. Our engineers address aging infrastructure challenges and improve water quality for municipalities. Services include system evaluations, pump station design, and water main replacements that maintain service continuity during construction.
Wastewater Systems
Our wastewater engineering covers collection systems, treatment facilities, and combined sewer separation projects. We provide regulatory compliance evaluations and decentralized treatment solutions that reduce infrastructure costs while meeting environmental standards for municipal and commercial clients.
Stormwater Management
We develop stormwater collection, retention, and treatment systems compliant with Vermont regulations. Our expertise includes compliance monitoring, erosion control plans, and sustainable drainage solutions that minimize environmental impact while managing runoff effectively.
Site Development
Our site development services integrate regulatory compliance with practical design solutions. We conduct environmental assessments, boundary surveys, and infrastructure planning to transform properties while maintaining local character and meeting permitting requirements.
Environmental Assessments
We perform Phase I/II environmental site assessments and underground storage tank evaluations. Our remediation services address soil and groundwater contamination, including regulatory permitting and compliance monitoring for contaminated properties.
People
Jason LaRocque
President/Principal
Leading Otter Creek Engineering as President, Jason oversees strategic direction and project execution. With extensive civil engineering experience, he ensures technical excellence across all projects while maintaining client relationships.
Brent F. Rakowski
Vice President/Principal Engineer
As Vice President, Brent leads engineering teams in delivering complex infrastructure projects. His expertise in civil engineering and regulatory compliance ensures practical solutions that meet both technical and environmental standards.
Robert M. Clark
Principal Engineer
Robert directs engineering operations with focus on municipal projects. His 20+ years of experience in Vermont infrastructure development informs practical design solutions that balance regulatory requirements with community needs.
Peter DeGraff
Managing Engineer
Peter oversees engineering teams and project coordination. His technical leadership ensures consistent delivery of high-quality engineering solutions across water, wastewater, and stormwater infrastructure projects.
Bill Norland
Hydrogeologist
Bill provides specialized groundwater expertise for water source development and environmental remediation projects. His technical assessments inform sustainable water management solutions and contamination mitigation strategies.
Questions
What engineering services do you specialize in?
We specialize in water infrastructure, wastewater systems, stormwater management, site development, and environmental assessments for municipal, commercial, and residential clients.
Do you work outside Vermont?
While our primary focus is Vermont, we also serve clients in New Hampshire and have completed projects statewide.
How do you handle regulatory compliance?
Our team conducts pre-application reviews with regulators and maintains expertise in Vermont's permitting processes to streamline project approvals.
What makes your firm different?
Our combination of technical expertise, local knowledge, and client-focused approach enables tailored solutions that balance regulatory requirements with community needs.
Can you handle large infrastructure projects?
Yes, we manage complex projects including water main replacements, sewer separations, and stormwater system upgrades with construction administration services.
