RP Engineering
Structural Engineering and Retaining wall design (reinforced concrete and geosynthetic-stabilized earth).
About the firm
RP Engineering is a licensed civil, structural, coastal, and environmental engineering firm established in 1988 and serving residential, commercial, industrial, and municipal clients across Rhode Island, Massachusetts, and Connecticut. RP Engineering provides engineering design, permitting, and consulting services that take projects from planning through construction, and also offers forensic investigations and expert testimony for insurance and legal matters.
- Established
- 1988
- Team
- Micro
- Firm type
- Civil Engineering · Structural Engineering · Environmental Engineering · Coastal Engineering · Forensic Engineering · Water / Wastewater Engineering
Capabilities
Structural Engineering
Design and analysis of structural systems for residential and commercial buildings, additions, and specialty structures.
- Retaining wall design (reinforced concrete and geosynthetic-stabilized earth)
- Foundation design (cast-in-place concrete, reinforced masonry, steel and wood piles)
- Marine and dock structural design
- Wood framing, structural steel, and masonry for buildings and additions
- Wind load and seismic analysis
- Fall protection anchorage systems
- Dynamic analysis for vibration-sensitive structures
Wastewater / Drinking Water Engineering
Design and permitting of septic systems, advanced treatment technologies, and small-scale wastewater collection systems for residential, commercial, and municipal clients.
- Conventional and advanced septic system design
- Sand filter and alternative treatment systems
- Septic Tank Effluent Pump (STEP) collection systems
- Repair and replacement system planning
Forensic Engineering (Diagnostics)
Investigations to determine the cause, extent, and severity of structural and environmental damage in support of insurance claims, litigation, and property assessments.
- Fire and smoke damage assessments
- Flood and water damage evaluations
- Moisture intrusion investigations
- Foundation movement and structural damage assessment
- Construction defect evaluations
- Deterioration of masonry and exterior systems
Expert Testimony / Objector Representation
Licensed professional engineering testimony for legal proceedings and regulatory hearings.
Site / Civil Engineering
Site design and civil engineering for residential and commercial development projects.
Environmental Engineering
Environmental permitting support for Southern New England projects.
- FEMA Flood Zone Compliance
- CRMC Coastal Permitting
- Wetlands Permitting
Stormwater Management
Design and permitting of stormwater management systems for residential and commercial sites.
Building Design and Construction
Full engineering support for new construction, renovation, and reconstruction of residential and commercial buildings.
Permitting (Local, State, Federal)
Regulatory permitting assistance across all levels of government for engineering projects in Southern New England.
Consulting for Municipalities
Engineering consulting services for municipal clients including infrastructure assessment and capital retirement studies.
Capital Retirement Studies
Engineering evaluations to support long-term asset and infrastructure planning for property owners and municipalities.
Industries
Residential · Commercial · Industrial · Government · Marine · Environmental & Remediation · Stormwater & Flood Control
Projects
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