Business Details
40 Years
experience
Your Trusted Partner for Civil Engineering Solutions
Design Professionals has been delivering comprehensive civil engineering, land surveying, and landscape architecture services since 1986. Our team combines decades of experience with a commitment to personalized client attention, supported by our certification as a Small Business Enterprise (SBE) by the Connecticut Department of Administrative Services. With a documented track record of over 5,000 projects across 225+ New England communities, we maintain the capacity to handle projects of any scale while preserving the agility to provide tailored solutions. Our licensed professionals hold expertise in civil engineering, land surveying, landscape architecture, and community planning, ensuring integrated, sustainable designs that align with client goals. We prioritize environmental stewardship and regulatory compliance, leveraging our deep local knowledge to secure approvals at municipal, state, and federal levels.Our focus on innovation, technical precision, and client collaboration has solidified our reputation as a trusted partner for private and public sector clients. We serve Connecticut, Massachusetts, and Rhode Island, offering civil engineering and land surveying services in all three states, with landscape architecture services available in Connecticut and Massachusetts. Our annual addition of 125+ new projects underscores our ongoing growth and dedication to excellence. We maintain strong community ties through staff involvement in local initiatives, enhancing our ability to address regional challenges effectively. Our team includes LEED-accredited professionals who integrate sustainability into every project phase, from feasibility studies to construction oversight.
Services
Civil Engineering
Land Surveying
Landscape Architecture
Site Planning
Zoning Approvals
Details
- Year established: 1986
Highlights and features
- We have over 38 years of experience in New England civil engineering projects.
- Our team includes LEED-accredited professionals for sustainable design expertise.
- Certified as a Small Business Enterprise by Connecticut DAS since 1986.
- We maintain a 98% regulatory approval success rate across 225+ communities.
- Our integrated practice combines civil engineering, surveying, and landscape architecture.
Associations and certifications
- Small Business Enterprise (SBE)
What people say
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Proven track record
LEED professionals
Client relations
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Services
Civil Engineering
Our civil engineering team delivers comprehensive site design solutions from feasibility studies through construction. We specialize in municipal, commercial, and residential projects, leveraging 38 years of regional experience to address development opportunities and constraints. Our services include infrastructure design, stormwater management, and regulatory compliance strategies that ensure project success.
Land Surveying
Utilizing robotic total stations, GPS, and VRN technology, we provide precise land surveying services for projects of all sizes. Our licensed professionals conduct boundary surveys, topographic mapping, and construction staking while maintaining strict adherence to Connecticut, Massachusetts, and Rhode Island regulatory standards for accurate project execution.
Landscape Architecture
Our LEED-accredited landscape architects create functional, aesthetically pleasing outdoor spaces that enhance project value. We design site lighting, hardscaping, and sustainable planting schemes while balancing practical requirements with environmental considerations to deliver lasting curb appeal for commercial and public sector developments.
Zoning Approvals
With a 98% success rate in regulatory approvals, we navigate complex zoning processes for clients across New England. Our team secures variances, prepares applications, and coordinates with local authorities to streamline permitting for residential subdivisions, commercial developments, and municipal projects while maintaining compliance with environmental regulations.
Site Planning
We provide strategic site planning services that optimize land use while addressing environmental constraints. Our approach integrates civil engineering and landscape architecture disciplines to create efficient, code-compliant layouts for retail centers, industrial parks, and mixed-use developments throughout Connecticut, Massachusetts, and Rhode Island.
People
Peter DeMallie
President & CEO
Peter DeMallie leads Design Professionals with over 35 years of civil engineering experience. As CEO, he oversees strategic direction while maintaining active involvement in major projects. His leadership emphasizes client collaboration and technical excellence.
Barry Clarke
Director of Surveying
Barry Clarke manages surveying operations with expertise in boundary resolution and construction layout. As a licensed Professional Land Surveyor, he ensures technical accuracy across all surveying projects in Connecticut, Massachusetts, and Rhode Island.
Anne DeMallie
Principal
Anne DeMallie contributes extensive planning expertise to municipal and commercial developments. As a Principal, she focuses on regulatory strategy and sustainable design solutions that align with client objectives and environmental standards.
Daniel Jameson
Director of Engineering
Daniel Jameson leads engineering projects with a focus on infrastructure design and stormwater management. As a licensed Professional Engineer, he ensures technical compliance and innovative solutions for complex development challenges.
Barb Schmitt
VP, Finance & HR
Barb Schmitt oversees financial operations and human resources while also managing key client projects. Her dual role ensures alignment between business strategy and project execution for Design Professionals' clients.
Questions
What services does Design Professionals offer?
We provide civil engineering, land surveying, landscape architecture, and planning services for residential, commercial, industrial, and municipal projects across Connecticut, Massachusetts, and Rhode Island.
Are you licensed to work in multiple states?
Our licensed professionals offer civil engineering and land surveying services in Connecticut, Massachusetts, and Rhode Island, with landscape architecture services available in Connecticut and Massachusetts.
How experienced is your team?
With 38 years in business and over 5,000 completed projects, our team includes licensed engineers, surveyors, landscape architects, and planners with extensive regional expertise.
Can you handle complex regulatory approvals?
Yes, our team has a 98% success rate securing zoning variances and regulatory approvals through strategic planning and established relationships with local authorities across New England.
Do you work on public and private sector projects?
We serve both sectors, completing projects for retail centers, industrial parks, schools, government facilities, and residential developments with equal technical precision and client focus.
