Business Details
33 Years
experience
Your Engineering Partner in New Cumberland, PA
Alpha Consulting Engineers has been delivering comprehensive engineering, planning, and surveying services across the Mid-Atlantic Region since 1993. Our team of approximately 30 licensed professionals, including Professional Engineers, Land Surveyors, and Landscape Architects, provides end-to-end project support from initial development through construction. We specialize in civil engineering, traffic studies, environmental assessments, and landscape architecture, serving diverse clients ranging from residential developers to commercial enterprises and municipalities. Our expertise in land development, zoning compliance, and infrastructure design ensures projects meet regulatory standards while aligning with client visions. With decades of collective experience, we combine technical precision with practical solutions to address complex challenges in site planning, stormwater management, and transportation engineering. Our commitment to quality is demonstrated through successful partnerships with major clients like Sheetz, Inc. and the Faulkner Organization, where we've executed boundary surveys, feasibility studies, and construction documentation.As a locally rooted firm, we maintain deep familiarity with regional regulations and community needs, enabling efficient project approvals and sustainable outcomes. Our dedication to client collaboration and technical excellence has solidified our reputation as a trusted partner in the engineering industry.
Services
Surveying
Civil Engineering
Traffic Studies
Environmental Permits
Landscape Architecture
Details
- Year established: 1993
Highlights and features
- Licensed professionals with 30+ years of combined experience
- Full-service support from project development to construction
- Specialized expertise in Mid-Atlantic regional regulations
- Proven track record with major commercial clients like Sheetz, Inc.
- Integrated services covering engineering, surveying, and planning
Services
Surveying
Our ALTA/ACSM surveys and boundary determinations ensure precise property mapping. We conduct topographic assessments for development planning and provide construction stakeout services to maintain project accuracy. Flood elevation certifications and easement plats support regulatory compliance for residential and commercial clients.
Civil Engineering
We design grading plans and stormwater management systems meeting NPDES permit requirements. Our utility coordination services ensure infrastructure compatibility while erosion control plans maintain environmental compliance. We prepare construction documents and manage municipal approvals for land development projects.
Traffic Studies
Our traffic impact analyses evaluate roadway capacity and safety metrics. We conduct trip generation studies for commercial developments and design intersection improvements. PennDOT compliance services include highway occupancy permits and roundabout design for enhanced traffic flow.
Environmental Permits
We secure PA DEP permits for wetland mitigation and waterway crossings. Our Phase I environmental assessments identify site constraints while soil infiltration testing supports sewage disposal design. We coordinate Section 404/401 Army Corps of Engineers permits for aquatic habitat projects.
Landscape Architecture
Our site master plans integrate aesthetic enhancements with functional design. We develop streetscape concepts and greenway trails while ensuring ADA accessibility compliance. Landscape plans balance development needs with environmental preservation for commercial and municipal clients.
People
John Murphy
President
Licensed Professional Engineer and Land Surveyor with 30+ years of experience leading engineering projects. Specializes in land development and municipal infrastructure planning across Pennsylvania.
Rick Castranio
Vice President
Senior engineering professional managing complex site development projects. Expertise in commercial development and regulatory compliance for industrial clients throughout the Mid-Atlantic region.
Chris Fromm
Director of Surveying
Licensed Land Surveyor and Sewage Enforcement Officer overseeing survey operations. Specializes in boundary determination and topographic mapping for residential and municipal projects.
Mark Allen
Traffic Engineer
Dual-licensed engineer specializing in transportation planning. Conducts traffic impact analyses and designs intersection improvements for commercial developments and roadway projects.
Tom Scully
Landscape Architect
Registered Landscape Architect developing sustainable site plans. Focuses on integrating environmental considerations with functional design for commercial and municipal clients.
Questions
What engineering services do you offer?
We provide civil engineering, traffic studies, environmental permitting, and landscape architecture services for residential, commercial, and municipal projects.
Which areas do you serve?
Our primary service area includes the Mid-Atlantic Region with extensive experience in Central Pennsylvania municipalities.
How do you handle project approvals?
We manage zoning variances, municipal permitting, and regulatory compliance through direct coordination with local authorities and agencies.
What surveying services are available?
We offer ALTA surveys, boundary determinations, topographic mapping, and construction stakeout services for development projects.
Can you assist with environmental regulations?
Our team secures PA DEP permits, conducts wetland assessments, and prepares erosion control plans to ensure regulatory compliance.