SOCOTEC Mechanicsburg (AEG)

SOCOTEC Services and Expertise in Mechanisburg, PA

Our Mechanisburg office was formerly operated by American Engineering Group (AEG), a multi-disciplinary engineering firm acquired by SOCOTEC in 2026. With a team of highly skilled geotechnical, environmental and civil engineers, the Largo office serves clients in Pennsylvania, Ohio and Maryland, delivering a comprehensive range of geotechnical, civil, and environmental engineering services, surveying, inspection, and construction materials testing. We bring extensive expertise in transportation infrastructure projects, and our capabilities also extend to public works, maritime, energy, waste management and industrial projects. Our laboratory is accredited by the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) and validated by US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE).

Geotechnical Engineering

• Geotechnical Engineering and Foundation Design
• Design of Earth Structures and Retaining Walls
• Dam Rehabilitation Design and Instrumentation
• Ground Improvement Design and Oversight
• Boring Contract Preparation and Inspection
• Pavement Design
• Sinkhole, Mining, and Subsidence Evaluation
• Rock Slope Engineering

Civil/Structural Engineering

• Bridge/Culvert Design
• Building and Industrial Alternate Design
• Shop Drawing Review
• Utility Design and Elevation
• Roadway, Highway, and Traffic Design
• ADA Curb Ramp Design
• Roadway Drainage System Design
• Construction Plan/Bid Document Preparation

Environmental Engineering

• Phase I, II, & III Environmental Site Assessment
• Soil and Groundwater Testing and Delineation
• Drinking Water Sampling
• Stormwater Design and Monitoring
• Hazardous Material Survey
• Environmental and Waterway Permitting
• Indoor Air Quality Evaluation
• EPCRA Reporting

Surveying

• Property Boundary and ALTA Survey
• Right-of-Way Research and Plan Development
• 3D Scanning
• Bridge/Highway Survey
• Topographic and Drone Survey
• Wetland and Stream Survey
• Construction Stake-Out
• CADD and GIS Mapping

Inspections

• Construction Inspection and Oversight
• Construction Documentation
• QC and QA Inspection and Materials Testing
• Nuclear Gauge Compaction Testing
• Concrete, Grout, and Mortar Sampling and Testing
• Foundation Inspection
• Infiltration Testing
• PennDOT-Certified Drilling Inspection

Laboratory Construction Materials Testing (CMT)

• In-House AASHTO Accredited and USACE Validated Laboratory
• Soil Index Property Testing
• Soil Strength Testing
• Rock Core Compaction Testing
• Concrete Cylinder Curing and Testing
• Proctor Compaction Tests
• Corrosivity Testing
• Consolidation Testing

Building and Infrastructure Solutions Across the United States

Our Mechanisburg team is part of a nationwide network of 1,700 experts across 40 offices providing specialized services throughout the project lifecycle in industries such as building & real estate, infrastructure, energy, environmental, oil & gas, and industrial.

SOCOTEC offers distinct service lines including:

• Building Performance & Compliance
• Construction Materials Testing & Laboratory Services
• Forensic Engineering & Expert Services
• Specialty Engineering
• Geotechnical Services
• Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS)
• Project Advisory & Risk Management
• Smart Buildings and Infrastructure
• Professional Training & Certification