Business Details
34 Years
experience
Engineering & Environmental Consulting Services in Bedford, NH
Sanborn Head is a multidisciplinary engineering and geosciences consulting firm that delivers integrated earth, energy, and environmental solutions. Founded in 1992, we combine technical expertise with collaborative problem-solving to address complex challenges across diverse industries. Our approach emphasizes strategic thinking, regulatory compliance, and sustainable practices while maintaining a client-focused culture. With over 150 employees and multiple office locations, we offer the technical depth of large firms with the responsiveness of a smaller organization.Our services span air quality modeling, brownfields redevelopment, geotechnical design, and renewable energy projects, supported by a commitment to employee engagement and technical excellence. We prioritize early regulatory communication, data-driven decision-making, and innovative solutions that balance environmental stewardship with business objectives.
Services
Air Services
Brownfields Redevelopment
Due Diligence
Geotechnical Design
Landfill Gas Management
Legal Support
Renewable Energy
Solid Waste Design
Sustainability Services
Water Resources
Details
- Year established: 1992
Highlights and features
- We combine 30+ years of technical expertise with collaborative problem-solving approaches
- Our multidisciplinary teams deliver integrated earth, energy, and environmental solutions
- We maintain strong regulatory relationships to streamline project approvals
- Our data management tools enable informed decision-making through visualization
- We offer large-firm capabilities with small-firm responsiveness and flexibility
Services
Air Services and Modeling
Our engineers provide comprehensive air quality services including regulatory compliance, permitting, and dispersion modeling. We help clients navigate federal and state requirements for criteria pollutants, air toxics, and greenhouse gases. Our expertise includes NSR and Title V permitting, RACT/BACT/LAER analysis, and expert witness testimony for environmental disputes.
Brownfields Redevelopment
We specialize in revitalizing contaminated properties through environmental assessments and remediation strategies. Our services include Phase I/II assessments, cleanup alternatives analysis, and sustainable redevelopment planning. We help clients leverage environmental programs while addressing soil, groundwater, and vapor intrusion concerns during property redevelopment.
Geotechnical Design
Our geotechnical engineers deliver foundation solutions for complex construction projects. Services include subsurface analysis, foundation design, and specialty testing for challenging soil conditions. We integrate environmental considerations with structural requirements to optimize construction outcomes for urban developments and infrastructure projects.
Renewable Energy
We support renewable energy projects including solar, biogas, and geothermal systems. Our services cover environmental assessments, permitting, and infrastructure design for renewable energy facilities. We help clients navigate regulatory requirements while implementing sustainable energy solutions that reduce environmental impact.
Due Diligence
Our due diligence services identify environmental risks during property transactions. We conduct Phase I/II assessments, geotechnical evaluations, and remediation cost analyses. We help clients quantify liabilities related to contamination, subsurface conditions, and regulatory compliance during real estate transactions.
People
Colleen Costello
Senior Vice President
Senior Vice President with expertise in strategic growth initiatives and client relations. Leads Mid-Atlantic operations while focusing on team development and client satisfaction through collaborative problem-solving approaches.
Lilly Corenthal
Project Manager
Project Manager with experience in environmental consulting and client-focused project delivery. Specializes in coordinating multidisciplinary teams to achieve project goals while maintaining technical excellence and client communication.
Rebecca Bentley
Vice President
Vice President and licensed Professional Engineer with expertise in development projects. Focuses on expanding client relationships and technical service offerings while maintaining the firm's commitment to engineering excellence.
Questions
What engineering services does Sanborn Head offer?
We provide air quality modeling, geotechnical design, renewable energy consulting, and environmental remediation services across industrial, energy, and development sectors.
How does Sanborn Head handle complex environmental projects?
Our multidisciplinary teams combine technical expertise with regulatory knowledge to develop innovative solutions that balance environmental compliance with business objectives.
What makes Sanborn Head different from other engineering firms?
We offer large-firm technical capabilities with small-firm responsiveness, emphasizing collaboration, data-driven decision-making, and sustainable solutions.
Do you work on renewable energy projects?
Yes, we support solar, biogas, and geothermal projects with environmental assessments, permitting, and infrastructure design services.
What sustainability services do you provide?
We integrate sustainability principles across engineering disciplines, focusing on energy efficiency, resource preservation, and resilient infrastructure design.
