Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Your Trusted Engineering & Surveying Partner in the Hudson Valley
Brinnier and Larios, P.C. has been a trusted engineering and land surveying firm in the Hudson Valley since 1956. Our firm specializes in commercial, residential, and municipal projects, serving Kingston, Ulster County, and neighboring regions. With a team of licensed professionals, we provide comprehensive services including site planning, water systems design, stormwater management, and surveying for diverse clients ranging from schools to municipalities.Our longevity reflects our commitment to integrity, respect, and loyalty in serving clients and fostering employee relationships. We maintain expertise in regulatory compliance, offering permitting, environmental impact studies, and infrastructure design to meet evolving industry standards. With 19 dedicated team members, we combine decades of engineering heritage with modern technology to deliver precise, client-focused solutions.
Services
Commercial Site Planning
Land Surveying
Water Treatment Design
Stormwater Management
Construction Inspection
Subdivision Design
Environmental Impact Studies
Utility Network Mapping
Hydrographic Surveys
Wastewater Systems
Details
- Year established: 1956
Highlights and features
- We have over 65 years of engineering experience in the Hudson Valley.
- Our team includes licensed engineers with expertise in municipal infrastructure.
- We offer full-service surveying solutions for all property types.
- We combine technical precision with personalized client service.
- Our firm maintains active involvement in local community development.
Services
Commercial Site Planning
Our commercial site planning services deliver functional, code-compliant designs for developments ranging from retail centers to educational facilities. We integrate zoning requirements, stormwater management, and utility coordination to optimize land use while meeting municipal standards. Our team ensures seamless transitions from concept to construction documentation.
Water Treatment Design
We specialize in designing water treatment and distribution systems that ensure safe, efficient water supply for municipalities and private clients. Our solutions address capacity requirements, regulatory compliance, and long-term sustainability through advanced modeling and infrastructure planning.
Land Surveying
Our surveying services include boundary determination, topographic mapping, and construction layout with precision RTK GPS and robotic instrumentation. We provide ALTA/NSPS surveys, property line markings, and hydrographic surveys to support real estate transactions and development projects.
Stormwater Management
We develop comprehensive stormwater management plans that mitigate flooding risks and environmental impact. Our designs incorporate best practices for detention basins, drainage systems, and pollution prevention to meet regulatory requirements across residential and commercial sites.
Construction Inspection
Our construction inspection services ensure adherence to design specifications and safety standards during infrastructure development. Certified inspectors monitor water distribution systems, wastewater facilities, and municipal projects to verify quality and compliance throughout the construction process.
People
Dennis M. Larios
Engineering Principal & President
Licensed Professional Engineer with 40+ years of experience managing municipal infrastructure projects. Cornell graduate leading water treatment facility upgrades and public works initiatives while active in community service organizations.
Christopher J. Zell
Surveying Principal & Vice-President
New York State Licensed Surveyor with 50+ years of expertise in commercial and municipal surveying. Certified over 3,000 surveys including major IBM and Central Hudson projects while maintaining active roles in surveying associations.
Paul Larios
Senior Project Engineer
Specializes in municipal infrastructure design with a master's in water resources engineering. Cornell University graduate with experience in hydrologic modeling and sustainable water treatment solutions for regional communities.
Christopher J. Zell
Surveying Principal & Vice-President
New York State Licensed Surveyor with 50+ years of expertise in commercial and municipal surveying. Certified over 3,000 surveys including major IBM and Central Hudson projects while maintaining active roles in surveying associations.
Paul Larios
Senior Project Engineer
Specializes in municipal infrastructure design with a master's in water resources engineering. Cornell University graduate with experience in hydrologic modeling and sustainable water treatment solutions for regional communities.
Questions
How long has Brinnier and Larios been in business?
We've provided engineering and surveying services in the Hudson Valley since 1956.
What geographic areas do you serve?
Primarily Kingston, Ulster County, and the greater Hudson Valley region.
What engineering services do you specialize in?
Municipal infrastructure, water/wastewater systems, stormwater management, and commercial site development.
Are your engineers and surveyors licensed professionals?
Yes, all our principal engineers and surveyors hold New York State professional licenses.
Can you handle large-scale municipal projects?
Yes, we've managed major projects including wastewater treatment facility upgrades and reservoir expansions.
Do you offer construction phase services?
Yes, we provide construction inspection and project oversight for infrastructure developments.
