environmental engineering

BRIDGEWATER, MA and LOWELL, MA…

Bridgewater, Mass.-based Coneco Engineers and Scientists, Inc. recently announced the hiring of Mike Toohill as principal of its newly formed ecological services and permitting division.

Working out of Coneco’s offices at 99 Market Street in Lowell, Massachusetts, Toohill will oversee Coneco’s full spectrum of ecological services, including: wetland and wildlife investigations and monitoring, environmental impact assessment preparation and mitigation plan preparation.

“We’re positively delighted to bring on someone of Mike’s caliber to head our environmental division,” said Rick Lincoln, president of Coneco. “Not only does he bring nearly three decades of experience to the table, but Mike possesses a deep appreciation and understanding of environmental issues and how those impact the entire scope of a project, something that will be an invaluable asset to our project teams.”

Prior to joining Coneco, Toohill most recently worked as a natural resources program manager for AECOM Environment (ENSR) in Westford, Massachusetts. In addition to his work as an environmental scientist, he has also served as an adjunct professor at Tufts University in Medford, Massachusetts and presented at numerous conferences.

“Coneco has a long track record of innovative and cost-effective management and design solutions for residential, commercial, industrial, and municipal clients. With the new environmental services division, we’re looking to continue that and essentially make a strong firm even stronger,” said Toohill.

A resident of Lunenburg, Massachusetts, Toohill holds a Master of Science degree from Michigan State University and a Bachelor of Science degree from Bradley University. He’s been certified as a Professional Wetland Scientist by the Society of Wetlands Scientists. Toohill has also been recognized as a Certified Ecologist by the Ecological Society of America.

For more information the full scope of services provided by Coneco Engineers, & Scientists, Inc., please visit http://www.coneco.com.

About Coneco Engineers, Scientists and Surveyors

Established in 1989, Coneco Engineers & Scientists, Incorporated was founded on the premise that providing innovative and cost effective management and design solutions is the most successful way to achieve the goals of our residential, commercial, industrial and municipal clients. With more than 40 engineering professionals on staff with expertise in the areas of civil engineering, environmental consulting, geothermal and surveying, Coneco remains committed to understanding regulatory changes and technological advances in order to meet the ever-changing needs of its clients and their projects.

For more information, please visit www.coneco.com or call 800-548-3355.

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BRIDGEWATER, MA…

For more than two decades, Coneco Engineers and Scientists, Inc. has provided innovative and cost-effective management and design solutions for residential, commercial, industrial, and municipal clients. Most recently, the Bridgewater, Mass.-based firm launched an ecological services and permitting division to complement its environmental, civil engineering, surveying and geothermal divisions.

As part of its new ecological services and permitting practice, Coneco will offer:

·         Ecological permitting and environmental impact assessment documentation at the federal, state, and local levels.

·         Wetland delineation, assessment, and regulatory compliance.

·         Ecological impact evaluation and mitigation design.

·         Ecological restoration design and construction monitoring.

·         Wildlife habitat evaluations including protected species assessments.

·         Aquatic ecology and water quality evaluations.

·         Constructed wetlands designs for water quality renovation.

·         Regulatory agency negotiations.

·         Public information/participation programs.

·         Expert witness testimony services.

“We’re thrilled to open this new business division,” said Rick Lincoln, president of Coneco. “The ecological and permitting elements of projects are critical and have become fairly complex. Having this capability in-house greatly expands the value added and decreases the turnaround times we can offer our clients.”

The new ecological services and permitting division will be based in Coneco’s Lowell, Mass. office, located at 99 Market Street.  Mike Toohill, an environmental scientist (Professional Wetland Scientist and Certified Ecologist) with 28 years of experience in environmental impact evaluation and mitigation will head the new division.

“Coneco has a built a strong track record over the past two decades for its design expertise and client service,” said Toohill. “With the new business division, it’s our challenge and our mission to duplicate that level of excellence.”

For more information the full scope of Coneco’s services, please visit http://www.coneco.com.

About Coneco Engineers, Scientists and Surveyors

Established in 1989, Coneco Engineers & Scientists, Incorporated was founded on the premise that providing innovative and cost effective management and design solutions is the most successful way to achieve the goals of our residential, commercial, industrial and municipal clients. With more than 40 engineering professionals on staff with expertise in the areas of civil engineering, environmental consulting, geothermal and surveying, Coneco remains committed to understanding regulatory changes and technological advances in order to meet the ever-changing needs of its clients and their projects.

For more information, please visit www.coneco.com or call 800-548-3355.

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