Business Details
24 Years
experience
Your Trusted Transportation Engineering Partner in New York
Founded in 2002 by three former NYSDOT engineers, HVEA Engineers has established itself as a premier transportation infrastructure firm serving the Hudson Valley and New York Metropolitan area. Our team of over 100 professionals specializes in comprehensive design, construction inspection, and materials testing for complex transportation projects. With two fully staffed offices in Beacon and Chestnut Ridge, we deliver innovative solutions for clients ranging from NYSDOT and MTA to local municipalities. Our expertise spans civil, structural, environmental, and geotechnical engineering, supported by an AASHTO-accredited materials testing lab.Recognized with multiple ACEC New York awards, we maintain DBE/WBE certifications and prioritize client satisfaction through quality service and technical excellence. Our track record includes high-profile projects like the Mario M. Cuomo Bridge and Route 17 Interchange Reconstruction, demonstrating our commitment to transforming transportation systems through creative problem-solving and industry-leading practices.
Services
Federal Aid Local Projects
Civil Engineering
Structural Engineering
Construction Inspection
Materials Testing
Environmental Engineering
Details
- Year established: 2002
Highlights and features
- We offer 20+ years of specialized transportation engineering experience
- Our team includes certified DBE/WBE professionals with NYSDOT expertise
- We maintain an AASHTO-accredited materials testing laboratory
- We've completed 100+ locally administered federal aid projects
- Our principals hold multiple engineering certifications and awards
Associations and certifications
- AASHTO
Services
Federal Aid Local Projects
We specialize in federally funded municipal transportation projects, providing comprehensive engineering solutions for roadways, bridges, and infrastructure improvements. Our team has completed over 100 LAFA projects with FHWA and NYSDOT funding. We offer full lifecycle support from initial design through construction completion.
Civil Engineering
Our civil engineering services cover rural roadways to urban interchanges, focusing on safety improvements and congestion reduction. We utilize innovative design techniques for transportation system transformations. Our expertise includes roadway reconstruction, intersection design, and pedestrian access improvements across diverse project scales.
Structural Engineering
We provide structural assessment and design solutions for bridges ranging from single-span creek crossings to complex multi-span interchanges. Our services include replacement analysis, rehabilitation options, and construction oversight. Our engineers have extensive experience with both state and local infrastructure projects.
Construction Inspection
Our comprehensive construction inspection services cover bridges, roadways, and infrastructure projects. We ensure compliance with design specifications and safety standards through experienced field personnel. Services include quality control for major design-build contracts and federally funded projects.
Materials Testing
We operate an AASHTO-accredited materials testing lab providing comprehensive construction material analysis. Our services ensure structural integrity through soil, concrete, and asphalt testing. We support contractors, engineers, and owners with accurate material performance assessments for transportation infrastructure projects.
People
Mia K. Nadasky
Principal & Founding Partner
A Duke University engineering graduate and former Army officer with extensive NYSDOT experience. Led 100+ LAFA projects and serves on ACEC New York committees. Specializes in transportation management and environmental reviews.
John Balison
Principal & Founding Partner
University of Buffalo graduate with 33+ years of engineering experience. Served as NYSDOT Bridge Design Liaison and managed multi-million dollar design-build contracts. Expert in resolving complex construction issues.
Brendan Fitzgerald
Principal & Founding Partner
Cornell University graduate with diverse engineering expertise. Served as Project Manager and Resident Engineer for major transportation projects. Skilled in quality control and environmental compliance.
Jessica Mariani
Principal
Manhattan College graduate who established HVEA's certified materials testing lab. Licensed PE in NY/NJ with extensive construction inspection experience. Leads major NYSDOT and PANYNJ projects.
Jack Gorton
Associate Principal
Binghamton University graduate managing high-profile transportation design projects for MTA and NYSDOT. Oversees roadway and bridge improvements with expertise in shared-use path design.
Questions
What transportation engineering services do you offer?
We provide civil engineering, structural design, construction inspection, materials testing, and environmental compliance services for transportation infrastructure projects.
Do you handle federally funded projects?
Yes, we specialize in locally administered federal aid projects with extensive experience managing NYSDOT and FHWA-funded transportation improvements.
Are you a certified DBE/WBE firm?
Yes, we're certified as both DBE and WBE by New York State and hold additional certifications with NYC Small Business Services and PANYNJ.
What geographic areas do you serve?
We primarily serve the Hudson Valley and New York Metropolitan area, with project experience across the tri-state region including New Jersey and Connecticut.
Do you have in-house materials testing capabilities?
Yes, we operate an AASHTO-accredited materials testing laboratory providing comprehensive construction material analysis services for transportation projects.
What notable projects have you completed?
Our portfolio includes the Mario M. Cuomo Bridge, Route 17 Interchange Reconstruction, and multiple award-winning transportation projects recognized by ACEC New York.
