Business Details
34 Years
experience
Your Trusted Partner for Engineering & Environmental Solutions
Sanborn Head is a multi-disciplinary engineering and geosciences firm established in 1992, specializing in earth, energy, and environmental consulting services. Our collaborative approach combines technical expertise across disciplines to deliver creative solutions for complex projects. With over three decades of experience, we serve clients in industrial, energy, development, and solid waste markets through services including air modeling, brownfields redevelopment, and renewable energy projects. Our employee-owned structure fosters a culture of innovation, servant leadership, and technical excellence.We maintain strong relationships with regulatory agencies to streamline permitting processes while prioritizing sustainability and client collaboration. Our 25+ year history demonstrates commitment to strategic growth, employee development, and delivering value through integrated project teams. We operate nationwide with offices in New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Vermont, Colorado, Pennsylvania, and Delaware, supporting both domestic and international projects.
Services
Air Services
Brownfields Redevelopment
Due Diligence
Geotechnical Design
Landfill Gas Management
Natural Gas Infrastructure
Renewable Energy
Solid Waste Design
Sustainability Services
Water Resources
Details
- Year established: 1992
Highlights and features
- We offer 30+ years of experience in engineering and environmental consulting
- Our multidisciplinary teams integrate technical expertise across 10+ service areas
- Employee-owned structure ensures accountability and long-term commitment
- Proven track record with 25+ complex landfill gas management projects
- National presence with local regulatory expertise in 6 key states
Services
Air Services
We provide comprehensive air quality services including regulatory compliance, permitting, and dispersion modeling. Our engineers support projects through NSR and Title V permitting, greenhouse gas reporting, and air toxics assessments. With expertise in federal and state regulations, we help clients achieve compliance while optimizing operational efficiency.
Brownfields Redevelopment
Our team specializes in revitalizing contaminated properties through assessment, remediation, and sustainable development. We manage projects from initial due diligence through site characterization and remedial design. Our integrated approach addresses environmental, geotechnical, and regulatory challenges to transform distressed properties into productive assets.
Landfill Gas Management
We design and optimize landfill gas collection systems to reduce emissions and enable energy recovery. Our services include wellfield monitoring, NSPS compliance, and gas-to-energy system design. Using proprietary data management tools, we help operators maximize gas collection efficiency while meeting regulatory requirements.
Geotechnical Design
Our geotechnical engineers deliver foundation solutions for complex subsurface conditions. Services include deep/shallow foundation design, retaining wall analysis, and pavement engineering. We integrate environmental considerations with construction practices to develop cost-effective solutions for urban infrastructure and industrial facilities.
Renewable Energy
We support renewable energy projects including solar arrays on closed landfills and brownfields. Our services cover site assessment, permitting, and system design for solar, biogas, and geothermal projects. With integrated environmental and engineering capabilities, we help clients develop sustainable energy solutions that meet regulatory requirements.
People
Colleen Costello
Senior Vice President
With 20+ years in environmental engineering, Colleen leads growth initiatives in the Mid-Atlantic region. She specializes in strategic project management for complex remediation projects.
Lilly Corenthal
Project Manager
Lilly manages environmental projects with focus on brownfields redevelopment. She brings expertise in regulatory compliance and client coordination for industrial and energy sector clients.
Questions
What engineering services does Sanborn Head offer?
We provide air modeling, geotechnical design, landfill gas management, brownfields redevelopment, and renewable energy solutions for industrial, energy, and development sectors.
Do you handle environmental permitting?
Yes, our team manages air permitting, wastewater discharge permits, and regulatory compliance for projects nationwide.
What geographic areas do you serve?
We operate nationwide with offices in NH, MA, VT, CO, PA, and DE, supporting projects across North America.
