About Us

Phelps Engineering, Inc. is committed to maintaining our "small firm" atmosphere of friendly, efficient customer service. Our firm is involved in all aspects of civil and environmental engineering projects, with a focus on the following services:

Water Supply

Phelps Engineering has been providing water supply services in Vermont for more than 30 years ranging from advice for small private systems to development of new community systems involving source development, water treatment, storage, and distribution systems.

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Wastewater

From the first septic mound system design in Vermont to the first membrane filtration treatment plant in Vermont, Phelps Engineering has been on the forefront of developing innovative solutions to helping clients meet their ever more challenging wastewater problems.

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Site Planning

Development in Vermont requires careful attention to regulatory and environmental constraints to weave past the myriad of permitting challenges encountered during a project. Phelps Engineering is committed to collaborating with all stakeholders to keep a project on track.

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Stormwater

In recent years, the Agency of Natural Resources has been increasing regulations and management of stormwater issues in Vermont, and Phelps Engineering has the expertise to help clients understand the additional challenges they face to implement stormwater conveyance, treatment, and sediment and erosion controls on projects.

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Environmental

Whether as a value-added service for a client’s project or as a stand-alone project, Phelps Engineering can provide a range of environmental services including environmental site assessments, brownfields redevelopment projects, and investigation and remediation of soil and groundwater contamination from underground storage tanks, spills, and improper waste disposal.

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Mechanical

We design mechanical systems for water and wastewater treatment plants, assist municipalities with existing system review, improvement, and energy savings, and meet the HVAC and plumbing design needs for new commercial, industrial, and residential structures. Phelps Engineering provides a range of mechanical engineering services.

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Funding Assistance

Due to Vermont’s scale, virtually all public infrastructure projects require creative financing to provide utility services at a reasonable cost. Phelps Engineering has worked with all of the public financing entities in assisting clients to obtain the most favorable funding package for their projects.





Experience

Phelps Engineering Inc. has been providing quality consulting engineering services since 1976. Founded by Lancelot Phelps, P.E., the firm specializes in civil, sanitary, and environmental services for a variety of clients. Our staff possesses a broad base of knowledge which enables us to assist our clients meet the challenges of today's changing world.

Innovation

Experience with new and innovative approaches to problem solving is key to Phelps Engineering's success. The new technologies available for water supply and wastewater systems are important options, and Phelps Engineering has been proactive in introducing and developing their use in Vermont.

Efficiency

The Project Management team approach provides efficient service and timely response to all issues. Using the latest techniques and equipment, tasks are completed quickly and cost-effectively. The advantages of a smaller firm ensure personal and prompt responses, while providing flexibility to respond to changing conditions.

Quality Services

Phelps Engineering, Inc. is committed to providing the best possible civil and sanitary engineering services, while continuing to seek out and implement new methods to solve problems facing our customers. We are committed to maintaining our "small firm" atmosphere of friendly, efficient customer service.