SOCOTEC Philadelphia (AEG)
SOCOTEC Services and Expertise in Philadelphia, PA
Our Philadelphia office was formerly operated by American Engineers Group (AEG), a multi-disciplinary engineering consulting firm acquired by SOCOTEC in 2026.
With a team of highly skilled geotechnical, environmental and civil engineers, the Philadelphia office serves clients in Pennsylvania, Maryland, Delaware and New Jersey, delivering a comprehensive range of geotechnical, civil, and environmental engineering services, surveying, inspection, and construction materials testing services. We bring extensive expertise in transportation infrastructure projects, and our capabilities also extend to public works, maritime, energy, waste management and industrial projects.
SOCOTEC is a Special Inspection Agency certified by the City of Philadelphia.
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
- City of Philadelphia Special Inspections (L&I)
- 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 Philadelphia 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
- Advanced Engineering
- Surveying
- Geotechnical Services
- Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS)
- Project Advisory & Risk Management
- Smart Buildings and Infrastructure
- Professional Training & Certification
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Frequently asked questions
- Does SOCOTEC offer Philadelphia Special Inspections?
- Yes, we're a Special Inspection Agency approved by L&I in 15 special inspection categories: Demolition, High-strength bolting and steel frame installation, Post-installed concrete anchor installation, Reinforced concrete, Soils, Structural stability of existing structures, Underpinning, Pre-cast concrete fabrication, Deep foundations and helical pile foundations, Post-tension slabs-on-ground and post-tension concrete, Pre-stressed concrete, Structural and non-structural seismic resistance, Structural masonry, Structural steel fabrication, and Test safe loads, in-situ load tests and preconstruction load tests.
- What industries does the SOCOTEC Philadelphia office serve?
- We cover a large range of project types including public infrastructure (bridges, ADA ramps and public facilities), transportation and transit projects (road, maritime), energy and utilities, institutional projects (healthcare, education and civic buildings), and private development, from mid-rise to complex urban sites.
- What areas are served by SOCOTEC Philadelphia?
- We serve clients and projects throughout the Mid-Atlantic region, including Pennsylvania, Maryland, Delaware, and New Jersey.
- Are there any current job opportunities at SOCOTEC Philadelphia?
- All our job opportunities are posted on SOCOTEC Careers page: https://www.socotec.us/careers. We recommend checking back regularly for new opportunities to join our teams!
Nearby offices
- SOCOTEC Phoenixville (AEG) 1220 Valley Forge Road, Suite 4, Phoenixville, PA 19460 20.4 mi
- SOCOTEC Brooklyn 145 8th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11215 79.4 mi
- SOCOTEC New York 151 West 42nd Street, 24th Floor, New York, NY 10036 83.3 mi