Adams, Rehmann & Heggan Associates, Inc.

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About the firm

Founded in 1935, Adams, Rehmann & Heggan Associates, Inc. is a design engineering practice specializing in civil engineering, surveying, professional planning, environmental sciences, and GIS technologies. Intentionally sized to provide direct access to its diverse team of experts, it works with over 200 clients annually across the Mid-Atlantic region. Its projects span all 21 New Jersey counties, delivering infrastructure and design solutions for communities throughout the region.

Established
1935
Team
Midsize
Firm type
Civil Engineering · Environmental Engineering · Land Surveying

People

Richard RehmannPresident / CEO

Richard HegganVice President

George ScottExecutive Vice President

Carolyn FeiginSenior Associate, Site Design and Development

Jeff MacPheeVice President, Energy Services Practice Leader

Stuart WiserVice President, Planning and Environmental Services

David KunzVice President, Geospatial Services

Shannon WarnerDirector of Marketing and Client Partnerships

Thomas FrancisAssociate, Environmental Remediation Services

Marianne G. RisleyAssociate, Environmental Services

Capabilities

Civil and Municipal Engineering

Delivers infrastructure and design solutions for public and private sector projects, ensuring functional and sustainable community spaces.

  • Road and Infrastructure Design

    Designs robust roadway systems and municipal infrastructure tailored to community traffic and transit demands.

  • Stormwater Management

    Engineers functional drainage and runoff mitigation systems to protect developed areas from local flooding.

  • Site Design and Development

    Develops detailed layouts and grading configurations to optimize land utility for new constructions.

  • Dam Safety Inspection and Design

    Inspects historic and modern earthen structures to evaluate structural integrity and engineer necessary repairs.

  • Flood Modeling and Resiliency

    Generates analytical models of extreme weather impacts to help communities construct defenses against rising waters.

  • Construction Management

    Provides technical oversight, scheduling controls, and quality verification during construction phases.

Land Surveying

Provides precise measurement and mapping services to define boundaries and support project development from conception to execution.

  • Boundary and Topographic Measurements

    Establishes accurate property lines and maps physical elevation features of project sites.

  • Construction Stakeout and Layout

    Translates architectural plans into precise coordinates marked directly on project sites for grading teams.

  • ALTA/NSPS Land Title Certification

    Executes detailed assessments that meet strict national standards for commercial property transaction security.

  • Energy Sector Mapping

    Maps alignment corridors and facilities for regional utility networks and power distributors.

Professional Planning

Shapes community growth and development through strategic analysis, regulatory alignment, and long-term master planning.

  • Comprehensive Master Plans

    Drafts long-term visions and policy guidelines to guide municipal development and infrastructure investments.

  • Zoning and Land Use Consulting

    Advises developers and municipal bodies on local zoning guidelines and property designation strategies.

  • Municipal Policy Development

    Structures formal guidelines for municipal planning boards to support local development goals.

  • Coastal and Shore Community Development Strategy

    Designs specialized land use policies for marine-adjacent areas susceptible to environmental change.

Environmental Sciences

Addresses ecological challenges and regulatory requirements through scientific assessment, monitoring, and remediation strategies.

  • Site Assessment and Characterization

    Evaluates soil and groundwater conditions to identify potential environmental hazards before property transactions.

  • Soil and Groundwater Remediation

    Implements clean-up systems to restore contaminated areas to compliance with environmental safety rules.

  • Wetlands Delineation and Permitting

    Identifies sensitive ecological boundaries and coordinates regulatory approvals for adjacent development.

  • Regulatory Coordination

    Acts as the technical bridge between client projects and state agencies to resolve environmental challenges.

GIS Technologies

Leverages geospatial data to create maps, manage assets, and support data-driven decision-making for complex projects.

  • Spatial Analysis and Mapping

    Processes geographical information to visually represent infrastructure networks and terrain variations.

  • Geospatial Data Management

    Maintains secure databases of land attributes, municipal layouts, and utility assets.

  • Enterprise System Engineering

    Implements scalable software environments that integrate mapping databases into municipal daily workflows.

  • Aerial and Remote Sensing Data Analysis

    Translates overhead imagery into actionable elevation maps and land cover models.

Regulatory Management

Navigates complex state and federal approval processes to ensure projects comply with environmental and safety standards.

  • Permitting and Approvals

    Prepares technical applications and architectural justifications for state and local review boards.

  • Agency Coordination

    Maintains direct communication channels with public regulators to streamline project development timelines.

  • NJDEP Compliance and Approval

    Secures essential environmental authorizations from the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection.

  • State and Federal Compliance

    Monitors projects throughout design and construction to verify full adherence to environmental statutes.

Industries

Government · Transportation · Utilities · Water Supply · Parks & Open Space · Sports & Recreation · Commercial · Residential · Power Generation

Projects

Braddocks Mill Dam

Medford, NJ · Stormwater & Flood Control

Project details

Providing comprehensive evaluation, safety inspection, design, and permitting efforts for a historic earthen dam originally constructed around 1790 and reconstructed in 1959 to ensure alignment with modern safety standards.