Civil Engineering

Moving Engineering Forward

Civil Engineering requires expertise in many specialties including utility and drainage design, environmental issues, code interpretation, geo-technical, groundwater analysis, construction engineering, permitting, and public presentations. Our team has experience in these specialties necessary for a successful project. Our record of accomplishment in Rhode Island, Connecticut, and Massachusetts serves as real world examples of our expertise.

Tailored to Meet Your Needs

We incorporate the site layout, infrastructure, landscaping, and special requirements into final construction plans that address your needs as well as meet regulatory requirements. Tailoring our efforts to the specific project and applying value-engineering principles during the design phase help us to identify potential cost savings. One of the most important aspects of site development is the ability to provide ‘buildable’ cost-effective solutions. 

A smooth permitting process allows clients to move quickly from design through construction. We rely on cooperative relationships with regulatory agencies, developed over many years, to keep the approval process moving forward.

Engineering Services

DiPrete Engineering regularly provides the following services to projects located in Rhode Island, Massachusetts, and Eastern Connecticut:

Environmental Engineering - Phase I and Phase II Environmental Site Assessments

Civil Engineering - Stormwater design including low impact drainage techniques

Regulatory Permitting - Local and State permitting (RIDEM, RIDOT, CRMC, MA DEP, CT DEP) as required for new construction and site rehabilitation

Wetlands - On-site delineations and applicable State permitting

Onsite Wastewater Treatment Systems - Sanitary facilities ranging from individual homesites to large-scale commercial projects

Roadway Design - Detailed construction level plans for new and upgraded roadway infrastructure

Utility Design - Sewer and water layout, design, permitting, and inspection

Site Engineering - Land grading, soil and erosion, parking facilities, building pad site design

Retail and Commercial - Tenant specific engineering and design for a variety of users and building types

Residential - A range of services including detailed permit plans for Conservation Developments, individual homesites, and coastal properties

Geotechnical Engineering - Field and laboratory work particularly related to compaction testing

Marine & Waterfront - Marina design and engineering including bulkhead and boat slips

Construction Supervision - On-site services for all construction related activities