Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Your Trusted Engineering Partner in Boston, MA
BSC Group has been delivering integrated engineering, planning, and environmental solutions since 1965. Founded in Boston, our firm has grown to serve clients across the Northeast through six strategically located offices. Our employee-owned structure fosters a culture of accountability and innovation, with over 30% female ownership advancing diversity in the engineering field. We specialize in transportation infrastructure, land development, and environmental stewardship, combining technical expertise with community-focused design. Our multidisciplinary teams hold credentials including AICP, LEED-AP, and Certified Floodplain Manager certifications. We maintain rigorous quality assurance programs while prioritizing sustainable development practices like low-impact stormwater management.Our planners and engineers have completed landmark projects including the MBTA Parking Lot Improvements and the Worcester Miyawaki Forest initiative. We emphasize regulatory compliance through our deep understanding of local, state, and federal requirements. Our climate resilience practice addresses modern infrastructure challenges with nature-based solutions. With decades of experience guiding complex projects from concept to completion, we remain committed to enhancing communities through balanced built and natural environments.
Services
Civil Engineering
Transportation Planning
Environmental Assessments
Landscape Architecture
Climate Resilience Planning
Structural Engineering
Permitting Services
Ecological Restoration
Software Development
Land Surveying
Details
- Year established: 1965
Highlights and features
- We offer 60+ years of engineering expertise across transportation and infrastructure sectors
- Our employee-owned structure ensures accountability and long-term project commitment
- We integrate climate resilience into all engineering and planning solutions
- Our multidisciplinary teams hold specialized certifications including LEED-AP and AICP
- We maintain rigorous quality assurance programs for engineering and environmental projects
Services
Civil Engineering
BSC Group's civil engineers deliver comprehensive solutions for complex site development challenges. Our team specializes in stormwater management systems incorporating low-impact development techniques and LEED-certified site design. With expertise in municipal and private sector projects, we provide end-to-end services from feasibility studies through construction phase support. Our engineers maintain rigorous quality assurance standards while navigating regulatory requirements across multiple jurisdictions.
Transportation Planning
Our transportation engineering practice creates connected communities through roadway, bicycle, and pedestrian infrastructure solutions. We apply complete streets principles to design projects that balance mobility needs with community character. The team specializes in traffic analysis, intersection improvements, and accessible design for municipal, state, and private clients. Our work emphasizes safety, regulatory compliance, and long-term infrastructure sustainability.
Environmental Assessments
BSC's environmental professionals manage contaminated site evaluations and remediation projects under state and federal regulations. We provide MCP services, environmental due diligence, and grant funding assistance for land development projects. Our team includes licensed site professionals with expertise in hazardous material assessment and remediation planning for industrial, commercial, and municipal clients.
Climate Resilience Planning
Our climate resilience experts develop adaptive solutions for infrastructure and community planning challenges. Services include vulnerability assessments, GIS hazard mapping, and nature-based mitigation strategies. We help clients implement sustainable solutions that address sea level rise, flooding, and extreme weather impacts while meeting regulatory requirements and securing climate adaptation funding.
Landscape Architecture
BSC's landscape architects create functional, sustainable outdoor spaces that enhance community environments. Our practice integrates aesthetic design with practical engineering considerations for parks, streetscapes, and recreational facilities. We specialize in complete streets design, cemetery master planning, and climate-resilient landscape solutions that balance ecological and human needs.
People
Heather Gould
Planning Service Leader
AICP-certified planner with 18 years of experience, Heather specializes in community planning and economic development. She holds a master's degree in community development and planning from Clark University. Heather guides municipal and private clients through complex planning processes and funding strategies.
David Biancavilla
Civil Engineering Service Leader
LEED-AP accredited engineer with extensive experience in private land development projects. David oversees civil engineering services including site feasibility studies, stormwater management, and construction documentation. He ensures technical excellence through rigorous quality assurance processes.
Samuel Offei-Addo
Transportation Engineering Service Leader
Licensed professional engineer with 40 years of transportation infrastructure experience. Sam leads roadway, bridge, and bicycle facility design projects, emphasizing practical solutions that meet client goals. He specializes in regulatory compliance and project schedule management for public sector clients.
Michael Clark
Environmental Engineering Service Leader
Certified environmental professional with expertise in contaminated site remediation. Michael manages projects under CERCLA, RCRA, and Massachusetts Contingency Plan regulations. He provides environmental due diligence services for land acquisition and renewable energy projects across the Northeast.
Micah Morrison
Structural Engineering Service Leader
Licensed structural engineer with 24 years of bridge and infrastructure experience. Micah specializes in transportation structure inspection, load rating, and grant-funded infrastructure improvements. He assists municipalities in accessing federal and state funding for bridge repair and replacement projects.
Questions
What engineering services does BSC Group offer?
We provide civil, transportation, structural, and environmental engineering services for public infrastructure and private development projects.
Do you handle environmental permitting for development projects?
Yes, our team manages environmental permitting and regulatory compliance for land development, energy, and transportation projects across multiple states.
How does BSC approach climate resilience planning?
We integrate climate risk assessments with engineering solutions, using GIS mapping and nature-based strategies to create adaptive infrastructure systems.
Are your engineers licensed in multiple states?
Our professionals hold licenses in Massachusetts, Connecticut, New Hampshire, and other Northeastern states for multi-jurisdictional projects.
What software tools do you use for project management?
Our Geonetics subsidiary develops custom GIS and data management applications for transportation, permitting, and infrastructure monitoring needs.
Can you assist with grant funding applications?
Yes, we help clients identify and apply for infrastructure funding through federal, state, and private grant programs.
