Potesta & Associates, Inc.

Professional engineering and environmental consulting services

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About the firm

Potesta & Associates, Inc. delivers multidisciplinary engineering, surveying, and environmental consulting services for public and private clients. Its engineers and scientists support civil design, geotechnical engineering, mining, roadway engineering, surveying, water and wastewater systems, environmental permitting, site characterization, and compliance work across West Virginia and the eastern United States.

Established
1997
Firm type
Civil Engineering · Geotechnical Engineering · Environmental Engineering · Mining Engineering · Land Surveying · Water / Wastewater Engineering · Chemical Engineering

Credentials

Licensed Remediation Specialist · Professional Engineer

People

Ronald R. PotestaPresident

Dr. L. Eli McCoyVice President of Environmental

Dana L. BurnsVice President of Engineering

Capabilities

Civil Engineering and Site Design

Comprehensive civil design and planning services for sites, roadways, and public or private developments.

  • Site Design

    Comprehensive layout, grading, and infrastructure design for developments.

  • Roadway Engineering

    Design, planning, and engineering services for roads, highways, and transportation access.

  • Hydrology and Hydraulics

    Analysis and design of water flow, drainage, and stormwater systems.

  • Computer Aided Drafting and Design

    Drafting, modeling, and technical design services supporting infrastructure projects.

Geotechnical Engineering

Subsurface investigation, stability analysis, and foundation engineering.

  • Geotechnical Exploration

    Subsurface soil, rock, and groundwater investigation and testing.

  • Construction Monitoring

    Observation and testing of materials and earthwork during construction.

Environmental Services

Environmental compliance, assessment, and remediation planning.

  • Environmental Site Assessment and Remediation

    Phase I and II ESAs, site characterizations, and cleanups.

  • Air Services

    Permitting, monitoring, and compliance support for air emissions.

  • Asbestos Abatement Services

    Assessment and mitigation planning for asbestos-containing materials.

  • Biological and Toxicological Services

    Ecological studies, species evaluations, and toxicity assessments.

  • Endangered Species Consultation

    Coordination and assessment regarding threatened or endangered species.

  • Environmental Emergency Response

    Assistance and planning for environmental incidents and spills.

  • Environmental Management System

    Development and auditing of environmental management systems.

  • Environmental/Reclamation Liability Assessments

    Liability evaluations for large acreage property acquisitions.

  • Occupational Safety and Health Services

    Workplace safety audits, training, and compliance programs.

  • Risk Based Remediation

    Site-specific cleanup strategies tailored to environmental risks.

  • Underground Storage Tank (UST) Services

    Removal, testing, and compliance monitoring for underground tanks.

Water Resources and Wastewater Engineering

Water supply, wastewater treatment, and natural water systems management.

  • Water and Wastewater Engineering

    Design of water distribution, storage, and treatment systems.

  • Groundwater

    Hydrogeological studies, monitoring, and groundwater protection.

  • Wetlands

    Delineation, permitting, and mitigation design for wetland systems.

  • Mixing Zone Analysis/Diffuser Design

    Analysis and modeling for discharge compliance and diffuser systems.

Mining Engineering

Technical design and environmental support for mining operations.

  • Coal Supply and Procurement

    Consulting and analysis for coal resources and sourcing.

Surveying, Mapping, and GIS

Land surveying and geospatial data analysis.

  • Surveying and Mapping

    Boundary, topographic, and construction surveying services.

  • GIS Services

    Geographic information system mapping, data analysis, and database management.

Specialized Consulting

Technical planning and advisory services for energy projects and litigation.

  • Oil and Natural Gas Consulting

    Engineering and permitting support for natural gas development, including Marcellus Shale.

  • Litigation Support Services

    Expert testimony and technical analysis for legal proceedings.

  • Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure (SPCC) Plan

    Preparation and certification of spill prevention plans.

  • Landfills and Solid Waste Management

    Permitting, design, and monitoring for solid waste facilities.

Industries

Mining · Oil & Gas · Environmental & Remediation · Water Resources · Wastewater · Infrastructure · Highways & Roads · Government · Utilities · Chemicals · Manufacturing · Land Development

Projects

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