Hennessey Engineers

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About the firm

Hennessey Engineers focuses on improving the quality of life for Southeast Michigan communities through public infrastructure. It designs and administers civil engineering, construction, program management, and land surveying solutions, collaborating closely with local municipalities.

Firm type
Civil Engineering · Land Surveying · Transportation Engineering · Water / Wastewater Engineering

Credentials

AASHTO R18 · ASTM C1077 · ASTM E329

Capabilities

Civil Engineering

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Collaborates with municipalities throughout Southeast Michigan to design public infrastructure solutions that meet local ordinances and engineering standards.

  • Municipal Engineering

    Comprehensive engineering services for municipal infrastructure evaluation, asset management, and public parks design.

    • Infrastructure Evaluation and Rehabilitation
    • Capital Improvement Planning and Budgeting
    • Project Evaluation and Feasibility Studies
    • Asset Management Plan Development
    • Parks and Recreation Design
    • Site Plan Review and Inspection
  • Water and Wastewater Systems

    Design and analysis of sanitary sewers, storm sewers, and water distribution networks.

    • Water Distribution System Design and Evaluation
    • Sanitary and Storm Sewer Design and Evaluation
    • Elevated Tank Design
    • Booster Station Design
    • Well Design
  • Storm Drainage & Flood Control

    Designs to mitigate stormwater issues and manage regional drainage assets.

    • NPDES Permitting and Inspections
    • Storm Sewer System Design
    • Retention/Detention Basin Design
    • Pump Station Design
    • Bank Stabilization and Energy Dissipation
  • Commercial and Industrial Site Development

    Feasibility, conceptual design, utility layout, and environmental permitting for private developers.

  • Street and Highway Engineering

    Primary and secondary roadway design, intersection geometrics, and pavement condition evaluation.

Construction Engineering

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Ensures design plans, community ordinances, and engineering standards are executed efficiently and adhered to with minimal disruption.

  • Construction Management

    Comprehensive project management from preconstruction meetings to final close-out and inspections.

    • Contract Administration
    • On-Site Record Keeping
    • Preconstruction and Progress Meetings
    • Project Close-out and Final Inspections
    • Shop Drawing Review
    • Quantity Tracking and Payment Recommendations
  • Quality Assurance and Control

    In-house AASHTO-accredited laboratory and field testing services to guarantee material compliance.

    • Material Sample Testing
    • Sieve Analyses
    • Soil Compaction Testing
    • Concrete Field Testing
    • Bituminous Paving Inspections
  • Stormwater Management and SESC Inspections

    Soil erosion and sedimentation control (SESC) inspections and comprehensive stormwater management services.

Program Management

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Provides decades of executive-level expertise in finance and engineering to ensure transparent project tracking and regulatory compliance.

  • Urban Planning
  • Engineering Design Support
  • Construction and Development Management
  • HUD Monitoring & Compliance Reporting
  • Grant Application Assistance

Land Surveying

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Uses advanced GPS, total stations, and electronic data collectors to obtain precise site data quickly for municipal, commercial, and residential projects.

  • Boundary Surveys
  • Topographical Surveys
  • Mortgage and ALTA Land Title Surveys
  • Site Plan Development
  • Easement and Right-of-Way Descriptions
  • Geographic Information Systems (GIS)

Industries

Government · Commercial · Industrial · Residential · Transportation · Infrastructure · Highways & Roads · Wastewater · Water Supply · Stormwater & Flood Control · Parks & Open Space

Projects

Hazel Park Way

Hazel Park, MI · Infrastructure

Project details

Infrastructure development project in Hazel Park, Michigan.

Eagle Alley

Romulus, MI · Infrastructure

Project details

Redevelopment or infrastructure improvement project in Romulus, Michigan.

DWRF Lead Service Line Improvements

River Rouge, MI · Water Supply · Client: City of River Rouge

Project details

Drinking Water State Revolving Fund lead service line improvement project.

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