Blossom Consulting & Engineering Inc.

Engineering Land & Water Resources for the Future

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About the firm

Blossom Consulting and Engineering Inc. (BCE) is a Williamsburg, Virginia-based civil, environmental, and water resources engineering practice specializing in natural infrastructure, water resources, and site design. BCE prepares construction documents for development, redevelopment, built infrastructure (utilities, dams, levees), and natural infrastructure (streams, wetlands, shorelines), serving municipalities, military installations, energy clients, and private developers locally and internationally. BCE maintains active memberships in ASCE, SAME, ASFPM, and the Institute for Sustainable Infrastructure (Envision program).

Team
Small
Firm type
Civil Engineering · Environmental Engineering · Water / Wastewater Engineering · Geotechnical Engineering · Coastal Engineering · Design-Build

Credentials

Certified Floodplain Manager (CFM) · Chesapeake Bay Landscape Professional (CBLP) · LEED Accredited Professional (LEED AP) · LEED Green Associate (LEED GA)

People

Scott C. BlossomPrincipal Civil Engineer

Ryan J SchoppEngineering Technician / Environmental Scientist

Hal Van AllerGeotechnical Engineer

Elisabetta CivilettoCivil Engineer

Katie FosterEnvironmental Scientist / Engineering Technician

Capabilities

Water Resources Engineering

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Focuses on watershed condition modeling, hydrologic analysis, and coastal or riverine evaluations. It provides data-driven strategies to assess pre- and post-project runoff characteristics across varied environments.

  • Watershed Analysis and Hydrologic Modeling
  • Hydrologic and Hydraulic Analyses
  • Stormwater Assessment Master Planning
  • Sediment Transport and Scour Studies
  • Ocean and Coastal Wave Numerical Modeling
  • Pond Bathymetry and Geolocation

Stormwater Management

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Delivers regulatory compliance solutions, runoff reduction strategies, and sustainable site design. It addresses strict water quality and quantity targets through customized engineering systems.

  • BMP and Green Infrastructure Design
  • Chesapeake Bay TMDL Compliance Strategies
  • Virginia Runoff Reduction and Energy Balance Methodology
  • Site Retrofitting and Drainage Improvement
  • Nutrient Banking and Ecosystem Service Evaluations
  • LEED and Envision Sustainability Consulting

Floodplain Management

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Analyzes flood vulnerability, develops mitigation strategies, and processes federal map revisions. It helps protect built and natural assets from inundation hazards.

  • Floodplain Modeling and Analysis
  • Floodplain Mitigation Design
  • Letters of Map Amendment and Revision
  • Flood Vulnerability Assessments
  • Emergency Action Plans

Stream and Wetland Restoration

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Reestablishes natural channel functions, stabilizes eroding banks, and monitors post-construction ecosystems. It integrates hydraulic modeling with biological assessments to improve watershed health.

  • Natural Channel Design
  • River, Channel, and Stream Restoration
  • Bank Stabilization and Erosion Control
  • Rural and Urban Stream Assessments
  • Wetland Delineation and Mitigation
  • Post-Construction Monitoring and Reporting

Site and Civil Design

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Prepares comprehensive civil construction documents and grading plans for diverse developments. It ensures built structures harmonize with surrounding water resources and utility networks.

  • Civil Site Design
  • Construction Document Preparation
  • Infrastructure and Utility Planning
  • Shoreline Stabilization Design

Environmental Consulting

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Performs ecological inventories, regulatory reviews, and environmental field assessments. It guides projects through complex permitting processes while prioritizing ecosystem preservation.

  • Ecological Assessments and Environmental Inventory
  • Erosion and Sediment Control Plan Review
  • Environmental Mitigation and Permitting
  • Site Inspections and Compliance Audits

Construction Coordination

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Connects project owners with contractors to streamline delivery and maintain budget discipline. It provides technical oversight during bidding and active construction phases.

  • Contractor Coordination and Design-Build Support
  • Cost Estimating and Value Engineering
  • Bid Support and RFI Responses

Dam Safety

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Assesses hazard potential, designs structural repairs, and manages compliance with impounding regulations. It focuses on the stability and safety of dam and levee infrastructure.

  • Dam Inspection and Condition Assessment
  • Geotechnical Dam Repair and Removal
  • Breach Analysis and Inundation Mapping
  • Virginia Impounding Structure Regulations Compliance

Industries

Government · Defense · Power Generation · Infrastructure · Land Development · Water Resources · Stormwater & Flood Control · Environmental & Remediation

Projects

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