Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Your Trusted Civil Engineering Partner in Chambersburg, PA
Dennis E Black Engineering has served communities across Pennsylvania, Maryland, and West Virginia since 1987, delivering high-quality civil engineering and surveying solutions. Our team of licensed professionals combines decades of local experience with technical expertise to navigate complex regulatory requirements and deliver projects that meet client objectives. We maintain strong relationships with governmental agencies to ensure compliance and streamline approvals while upholding core values of integrity, service, and quality. Our engineers and surveyors specialize in commercial and residential land development, stormwater management, and infrastructure design, serving diverse clients from municipal agencies to private developers.With offices in Chambersburg, PA, and satellite operations in McConnellsburg, we provide tailored solutions for site planning, subdivision design, and environmental compliance. Our leadership team includes registered professionals in multiple states with specialized credentials in civil engineering, land surveying, and environmental management. We prioritize client collaboration throughout project lifecycles, from initial assessments to final implementation, ensuring transparent communication and measurable results. This commitment to excellence has earned recognition including the 2025 Small Business of the Year award and multiple industry accolades for technical proficiency and community impact.
Services
Site Planning
Land Surveying
Subdivision Design
Storm Water Management
Roadway Design
Boundary Surveys
ALTA Surveys
Phase I Studies
Erosion Control
Permit Acquisition
Details
- Year established: 1965
Highlights and features
- We have 35+ years of local experience in Pennsylvania, Maryland, and West Virginia.
- Our team maintains strong relationships with governmental agencies for streamlined approvals.
- We offer comprehensive services from site planning to stormwater management.
- Our professionals hold licenses in multiple states for cross-jurisdictional expertise.
- We prioritize client collaboration throughout project lifecycles.
Services
Civil Engineering
Our civil engineering services focus on commercial and residential land development projects. We provide comprehensive solutions including site grading, utility design, and infrastructure planning while ensuring compliance with local regulations. Our team delivers technical expertise for municipal and private clients across Pennsylvania, Maryland, and West Virginia.
Land Surveying
We offer boundary surveys, ALTA/ACSM land title surveys, and topographic mapping for residential and commercial developments. Our surveyors utilize advanced technology to deliver precise measurements and legal documentation for property transactions and construction projects in three states.
Storm Water Management
Our stormwater management solutions include hydrologic analysis, detention basin design, and erosion control planning. We help clients comply with environmental regulations through customized systems that mitigate flooding risks and protect water quality in urban and rural settings.
Subdivision Design
We specialize in residential and commercial subdivision design with expertise in platting, road layout, and utility infrastructure. Our team secures necessary approvals from local municipalities and state agencies to ensure efficient project implementation across diverse land types.
Roadway Design
Our roadway design services cover municipal street improvements, private access roads, and highway projects. We incorporate safety standards, traffic flow analysis, and drainage solutions while coordinating with PennDOT and local authorities to meet regulatory requirements.
People
Dennis E. Black
Owner and CEO
Registered engineer in three states with 40+ years of experience in civil engineering and environmental projects. Leads technical operations and strategic direction for the firm.
Lance S. Kegerreis
President and Chief Engineer
Licensed engineer with 30+ years of expertise in land development projects. Oversees engineering design and municipal client relations across the firm's service areas.
Glenn D. Watson
Project Manager
Professional surveyor with 35+ years of experience in boundary resolution and land development projects. Manages survey teams and technical documentation for complex developments.
Bradley R. Stake
Business Manager
Finance professional with 20+ years of corporate management experience. Oversees financial operations, marketing, and strategic planning for the engineering firm.
Michele Bernich
Civil Engineer
Licensed engineer with expertise in zoning compliance and sustainable development. Provides technical leadership for municipal projects and environmental permitting across state lines.
Questions
What engineering services do you offer?
We provide civil engineering services for land development including site planning, stormwater management, roadway design, and municipal infrastructure projects.
Which areas do you serve?
We operate throughout Pennsylvania, Maryland, and West Virginia with primary offices in Chambersburg, PA and satellite operations in McConnellsburg.
How do you handle regulatory compliance?
Our team maintains strong relationships with local agencies to secure permits and approvals while ensuring projects meet all state and federal requirements.
What experience do your engineers have?
Our licensed professionals have decades of combined experience in civil engineering, land surveying, and environmental compliance across three states.
