Business Details
43 Years
experience
Your Trusted Engineering Partner in Central Pennsylvania
Founded in 1983 by George Akens, our firm has remained a family-operated business rooted in integrity and honesty. With over four decades of experience, we specialize in subdivision and land development, surface mining permitting, surveying, and railroad services across Central Pennsylvania. Our team's deep expertise, many members with over 20 years of tenure, ensures clients receive accurate evaluations and efficient solutions tailored to their unique projects. We maintain professional engineering licenses in Pennsylvania, Maryland, West Virginia, and Ohio, along with specialized certifications in geology, surveying, and sewage treatment operations.Our commitment to quality is reflected in our long-standing client relationships and strategic partnerships with environmental and technical specialists. We prioritize proactive problem-solving to help clients save time and resources while achieving regulatory compliance. Our central Harrisburg-area location enables us to serve diverse industries throughout Pennsylvania's industrial corridors. By combining technical excellence with personalized service, we've become a trusted partner for complex engineering challenges. Our legacy of precision and reliability continues under current leadership, upholding the standards established at our founding.
Services
Subdivision Design
Land Development
Surface Mining Permitting
Surveying Services
Railroad Infrastructure
Engineering Consulting
Regulatory Compliance
Project Management
Details
- Year established: 1983
Highlights and features
- We offer 40+ years of engineering experience in Central Pennsylvania's regulatory environment
- Our team maintains multiple state professional engineering licenses and specialized certifications
- We provide proactive issue resolution through decades of accumulated technical expertise
- Our strategic partnerships ensure comprehensive solutions for complex environmental requirements
- Family-owned business with consistent leadership since 1983 ensures reliable service quality
Services
Subdivision & Land Development
We design residential and commercial subdivisions with complete infrastructure planning, including roadways, utilities, and stormwater management systems. Our team ensures compliance with municipal regulations while optimizing land use efficiency. With decades of experience in Pennsylvania's zoning requirements, we guide clients through the approval process from concept to final plat certification.
Surface Mining Permitting
Our specialists prepare comprehensive permit applications for surface mining operations, including environmental impact assessments and reclamation plans. We maintain Pennsylvania-specific certifications for blasting and sewage treatment operations. Our regulatory expertise streamlines approvals while maintaining compliance with state and federal environmental standards for aggregate and mineral extraction projects.
Surveying Services
We conduct boundary, topographic, and construction surveys using modern equipment and GPS technology. Our Pennsylvania-licensed surveyors provide accurate data for property development, infrastructure projects, and legal documentation. Services include ALTA/NSPS surveys, easement mapping, and construction layout to support engineering design and land transactions.
Railroad Infrastructure
We design and permit railroad spurs, sidings, and industrial track systems for freight operations. Our engineers address grading, drainage, and signaling requirements while coordinating with Class I railroads and regulatory agencies. We provide complete solutions from initial design through construction oversight for industrial and logistics clients needing rail connectivity.
Questions
What engineering services do you specialize in?
We focus on subdivision design, land development, surface mining permits, surveying, and railroad infrastructure projects across Central Pennsylvania.
Which states do you operate in?
Our primary service area is Central Pennsylvania, with professional engineering licenses in Pennsylvania, Maryland, West Virginia, and Ohio.
How long have you been in business?
We've provided engineering services since 1983, maintaining family ownership and leadership continuity throughout our history.
What makes your firm different?
Our combination of multi-disciplinary licensing, local regulatory expertise, and long-term team experience enables comprehensive project solutions tailored to Pennsylvania's unique requirements.
How do you handle complex permitting?
We coordinate with environmental specialists and regulatory agencies through our established network of partners to ensure complete compliance documentation for challenging projects.
