Civil engineering, tailored to Southern Vermont.
Plan Your Vermont Property With Confidence.
Long Trail Engineering helps Southern Vermont homeowners, landowners, and local builders design safe, code-compliant sites—from single family homes to drainage, wastewater systems and small subdivisions.
Local, Vermont-focused
Experienced with steep grades, ledge, and rural access challenges.
Code-compliant design
Projects aligned with Vermont ANR and local town requirements.
Clear, written plans
Stamped drawings your contractor and town officials can rely on.
Services
Civil engineering for real Vermont properties.
We specialize in small to mid-sized residential and commercial projects throughout Southern Vermont.
Permitting
Preparation and submittal of a variety of state, local and federal permits including Act 250, wastewater, and stormwater permits.
Learn moreWastewater & Septic Design
On-site wastewater system design, upgrades, and replacement plans that meet Vermont ANR requirements.
Learn moreStormwater & Drainage
Solutions for erosion, driveway washouts, culverts, and managing water around structures and slopes.
Learn moreHow It Works
From first call to stamped plans, in plain language.
We keep the process simple so you always know what's next.
Consultation
We review your goals, property location, and any known constraints. You'll get a candid view of what's feasible.
Site visit & proposal
We visit your property, confirm existing conditions, and provide a clear scope, timeline, and fee.
Design & permitting
We prepare drawings, coordinate with surveyors and regulators as needed, and support you through approvals.
Recent Work
Projects across Southern Vermont.
Names and details omitted for privacy, but representative of the scale and type of work we do.
Hillside home site planning
Driveway alignment, grading, and drainage for a new home on a steep wooded parcel.
Wastewater system replacement
Design of a replacement on-site wastewater system for an existing home to meet current regulations.
Driveway and culvert upgrades
Drainage improvements to reduce storm water impacts on a private gravel road.
“They made a complicated process feel manageable.”
"Long Trail Engineering walked us through options for our steep lot, coordinated with the town, and delivered clear plans our contractor could follow. We're grateful to have had a local engineer who understands how things really work here."
Ready to talk through your project?
Share a few details and we'll schedule a 20-minute call to discuss feasibility, permitting, and next steps.