Business Details
Your Trusted Engineering & Consulting Partner in New York
TriState Planning Engineering & Land Surveying has been delivering engineering excellence for over four decades. As a full-service firm, we specialize in aviation design, construction inspection, civil design, land surveying, and program management, serving private, municipal, and public sector clients. Our principals bring decades of combined experience, supported by a team of licensed engineers, land surveyors, and certified professionals. We are DBE/WBE-certified and maintain rigorous quality assurance standards to ensure projects are completed on time, within budget, and to the highest industry specifications.Our mission centers on client satisfaction, innovation, and leveraging technical expertise to address complex engineering challenges. With offices in Hauppauge, Sag Harbor, and Fresh Meadows, we serve the NY, NJ, and PA tri-state area, offering tailored solutions for infrastructure, aviation, and land development projects.
Services
Land Surveying
Subsurface Utility Mark Out
Resident Engineering
Construction Management
Aviation Design
Geotechnical Engineering
Material Testing
Highlights and features
- We offer 40+ years of specialized engineering experience in aviation and infrastructure.
- Our team includes licensed engineers, NICET-certified inspectors, and LEED-accredited professionals.
- We maintain strict quality assurance protocols aligned with FAA, NYSDOT, and municipal standards.
- Our DBE/WBE certifications demonstrate commitment to diversity and inclusion in public projects.
- We provide end-to-end solutions from design through construction management for complex infrastructure.
Associations and certifications
- DBE Certified
- WBE Certified
Services
Land Surveying
Our NYS Licensed Land Surveyors and NSPS-certified technicians provide boundary surveys, topographic mapping, and construction layout services. We utilize LiDAR scanning and digital terrain modeling to deliver precise 3D data for infrastructure and land development projects. Our team ensures compliance with municipal standards while maintaining rapid turnaround times for both public and private clients.
Subsurface Utility Mark Out
Using ASCE Quality Level B standards, we identify and map underground utilities through RF tracing and GPR technology. Our SUE technicians coordinate with municipal agencies to ensure safe excavation practices and minimize project delays caused by unexpected infrastructure conflicts in roadway and utility projects.
Aviation Design
We specialize in FAA-compliant airport planning, runway design, and grant administration. With 25+ years of exclusive aviation sector experience, we provide airfield lighting design, obstruction studies, and pavement analysis for commercial and general aviation facilities across the eastern United States.
Construction Management
Our CM professionals manage project timelines, budgets, and quality control from concept through completion. We offer critical path scheduling, contract administration, and on-site coordination to ensure infrastructure projects meet technical specifications while maintaining owner-focused accountability throughout all construction phases.
Geotechnical Engineering
We conduct subsurface investigations and foundation design assessments for commercial and infrastructure projects. Our geotechnical engineers evaluate soil stability, recommend appropriate construction methods, and provide testing services to ensure structural integrity for buildings, bridges, and roadway systems.
People
Shavawn M. Lockhart
President
Licensed Professional Engineer with 25+ years of aviation engineering experience. Led TSPE's expansion from aviation specialization to multi-sector engineering services. Manages all contracts and day-to-day operations while maintaining FAA relationships developed over decades of airport project leadership.
Robert Ervolina
Executive Vice President
LEED-certified engineering executive overseeing infrastructure projects for NYSDOT, NYSTA, and NYC agencies. Brings expertise in highway, bridge, and utility infrastructure management with a focus on public sector compliance and technical excellence.
Questions
What engineering sectors does TSPE specialize in?
We focus on aviation design, infrastructure engineering, land surveying, and construction management for public works and private development projects.
Are you certified for government contracting?
Yes, we hold DBE certification under New York's Unified Certification Program and WBE certification from multiple state and municipal agencies.
What geographic areas do you serve?
Our primary service area includes New York, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania, with aviation projects extending from Florida to New York.
What technology do you use for land surveying?
We employ terrestrial LiDAR scanning, GPS mapping, and digital terrain modeling to deliver precise 3D data for complex land development projects.
How do you ensure project quality control?
Our quality management system includes NICET-certified inspectors, LEED standards compliance, and adherence to FAA, NYSDOT, and municipal specifications.