Business Details
36 Years
experience
Your Trusted Partner for Engineering Solutions in Maine
Plymouth Engineering has been delivering quality design services across New England for over two decades. Our team of thirteen professionals, including six licensed engineers, specializes in civil/site, environmental, and building engineering, serving private, commercial, and governmental clients. We prioritize client collaboration through team-based design processes, ensuring projects meet objectives while adhering to local, state, and federal regulations. Our staff holds certifications in erosion control, landscape architecture, and third-party inspections, maintaining expertise across ME, NH, VT, and PA.With offices in Newport, Maine, we combine regional knowledge with a commitment to quality, avoiding large-firm overhead while offering specialized services through trusted partners. Client testimonials highlight our ability to tackle projects of all sizes, from municipal facilities to historical renovations, with a focus on cost-effective solutions and regulatory compliance.
Services
Civil Engineering
Structural Engineering
Environmental Services
Building Design
Land Use Permitting
Details
- Year established: 1990
Highlights and features
- We have 30+ years of engineering experience in New England
- Our team includes six licensed professionals with multi-state expertise
- We emphasize team-based design with direct client involvement
- We offer cost-effective solutions without large-firm overhead
- Our staff holds specialized certifications in environmental compliance
Associations and certifications
- Professional Engineers in ME, NH, VT, PA
- Certified Professionals in Erosion and Sedimentation Control
- Licensed Landscape Architect
- Certified Planner
- Certified Environmental Inspector
- Certified 3rd Party Inspector for MUBEC
What people say
Undying commitment
Willingness to work
Expertise in designing
Step-by-step process
Excellent work
Services
Civil Engineering
We provide comprehensive civil engineering services including site development, infrastructure design, and stormwater management. Our expertise covers roadways, recreational sites, and solid waste facilities across New England. With a focus on regulatory compliance and cost-effective solutions, we help clients maximize site potential while minimizing engineering challenges.
Structural Engineering
Our structural engineering services encompass design for commercial buildings, bridges, and historical structures. We support contractors with shop drawings and specialized assessments for coastal and heavy municipal projects. Staff expertise includes steel, concrete, and timber design for diverse construction types across New England.
Environmental Services
We offer environmental site assessments, spill prevention plans, and NPDES compliance services. Our team works with state agencies and remediation contractors to deliver efficient solutions for petroleum remediation, landfill closures, and stormwater management across New England's regulatory landscape.
Building Design
Our building design services cover municipal facilities, commercial spaces, and historical renovations. We handle code analysis, adaptive reuse projects, and state fire marshal permitting. Recent work includes hotel developments and town office restorations that balance functionality with historical preservation requirements.
Land Use Permitting
We secure local, state, and federal permits for development projects including ME DEP Storm Water permits and Army Corps of Engineers applications. Our team provides planning board support and environmental documentation to facilitate approvals for infrastructure and building projects.
People
Keith P. Whitaker
Founder
Keith founded Plymouth Engineering in 1990, starting as a part-time venture serving design/build firms. He led the company's growth from a garage operation to a 13-person firm with offices in Newport, Maine, maintaining hands-on project involvement.
Scott
Engineer
Scott has worked on diverse projects including town office renovations and infrastructure development. He collaborates with state agencies and local governments to deliver practical engineering solutions that balance regulatory requirements with client needs.
Questions
What engineering services does Plymouth Engineering offer?
We provide civil, structural, environmental, and building design services including permitting, site development, and historical renovations across New England.
Do you work with both public and private clients?
Yes, we serve municipalities, developers, contractors, and industries with projects ranging from infrastructure to commercial buildings.
Are your engineers licensed in multiple states?
Our professionals hold licenses in Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, and Pennsylvania for cross-state project consistency.
Can you handle complex permitting requirements?
We specialize in local, state, and federal permitting including ME DEP Storm Water and Army Corps applications.
What makes your firm different from larger engineering companies?
We maintain personal project involvement with lower overhead while accessing specialized expertise through trusted regional partners.
