Business Details
39 Years
experience
Your Civil Engineering & Surveying Experts in Chambersburg
Dennis E Black Engineering has been delivering high-quality civil engineering and surveying services since 1987. Our firm specializes in commercial and residential land development projects across Pennsylvania, Maryland, and West Virginia. With decades of local experience, we maintain strong relationships with governmental agencies to ensure regulatory compliance and project success. Our team of licensed engineers and surveyors provides expertise in site planning, subdivision design, stormwater management, and boundary surveys. We prioritize client satisfaction through integrity, service, and quality in every project.Our knowledge of regional regulations streamlines approvals for municipal, commercial, and industrial clients. We have completed projects for banks, restaurants, office buildings, and municipal facilities. Our leadership includes professionals with state-specific registrations and decades of industry experience. We utilize advanced technologies like AutoCAD and HydroCAD for precise engineering solutions. Our commitment to excellence has earned recognition, including the 2025 Small Business of the Year award.
Services
Site Planning
Surveying
Subdivision Design
Roadway Design
Storm Water Analysis
Boundary Surveys
ALTA Surveys
Phase I Studies
Erosion Control
Zoning Permits
Details
- Year established: 1987
Highlights and features
- We have 35+ years of local engineering experience in tri-state region projects
- Our team holds multiple state-specific professional engineering registrations
- We maintain established relationships with PA DEP, municipalities, and PennDOT
- Our engineers use advanced tools like AutoCAD Civil 3D and HydroCAD
- We guarantee regulatory compliance through expert permit acquisition services
Services
Site Planning
Our site planning services create optimized layouts for commercial and residential projects. We analyze topography, zoning regulations, and environmental factors to maximize land use efficiency. Our plans ensure compliance with municipal requirements while minimizing development costs through strategic infrastructure placement.
Boundary Surveys
We conduct precise boundary surveys using modern equipment and historical records. Our services resolve property disputes, support land transactions, and establish legal descriptions. We provide ALTA-compliant surveys for commercial properties and detailed farm/mountain survey reports.
Storm Water Analysis
Our stormwater management solutions prevent flooding and erosion through comprehensive hydrologic modeling. We design detention basins, swales, and drainage systems that meet PA DEP requirements. Our analysis includes FEMA floodplain mapping and CLOMR/LOMR submissions.
Subdivision Design
We create residential and commercial subdivisions with complete infrastructure plans. Our services include road design, utility layout, and grading plans that meet municipal standards. We coordinate with local authorities to secure necessary approvals and permits.
Engineering Reports
We prepare detailed engineering reports for regulatory compliance and project documentation. Our reports cover feasibility studies, erosion control plans, and utility analyses. Each document includes technical specifications and meets state and federal requirements.
People
Dennis E. Black
Owner and CEO
Licensed engineer in PA, MD, and WV with 40+ years of experience. Specializes in municipal infrastructure and land development projects. Holds BS in Civil Engineering from Drexel University. Recipient of 2008 Business Person of the Year award.
Lance S. Kegerreis
President and Chief Engineer
Professional engineer with 30+ years of experience in civil engineering. Specializes in stormwater management and municipal projects. Graduated from Penn State with BS in Civil Engineering. Manages complex development projects across three states.
Glenn D. Watson
Project Manager
Licensed surveyor in PA, MD, and WV with expertise in boundary resolution and construction layout. Holds associate degree in surveying technology. Manages survey teams and prepares legal descriptions for large-scale developments.
Randy Goshorn
Assistant Chief Engineer
Licensed engineer in PA with 20+ years of land development experience. Specializes in solar projects and commercial warehouse design. Obtains PennDOT and PA DEP permits for complex infrastructure projects.
Michele Bernich
Civil Engineer
Licensed engineer in NY and NJ with zoning certification. Specializes in sustainable development and environmental compliance. Represents clients at zoning hearings and secures federal grants for infrastructure projects.
Questions
What geographic areas do you serve?
We provide services throughout Pennsylvania, Maryland, and West Virginia with primary operations in Franklin County, PA and surrounding regions.
What engineering services do you offer?
Our services include site planning, subdivision design, stormwater management, boundary surveys, roadway design, and municipal infrastructure engineering.
How do you handle permit acquisition?
We manage complete permit processes including PA DEP, PennDOT, and local municipality approvals through our established regulatory relationships.
What project types do you specialize in?
We specialize in commercial developments, residential subdivisions, municipal facilities, and industrial projects including banks, restaurants, and medical facilities.
What technologies do you use?
We utilize AutoCAD Civil 3D, HydroCAD, and drone mapping technologies for precise engineering and surveying solutions.
