Posted on February 19, 2025
We are pleased to announce the application process for the 2025 Nobis Group STEM Scholarship is open! Recognizing the potential of our next generation in helping to build a sustainable future, we are proud to offer scholarships to students who are passionate about Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics. We’re looking for high school seniors in Massachusetts and New Hampshire who are pursuing post-secondary education in one of several STEM fields. Please see the application below for additional details and eligibility requirements.
New in 2025: We are excited to announce that we have increased our scholarship award amount this year to $1,000! Also, we are now offering our application completely online – CLICK HERE to access the online application form. Or, you can still download the application via the link below and submit it, along with required attachments, via email or mail. See the application for more details.
Click here to download the 2025 Scholarship Application
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Posted on December 10, 2024
Nobis Group Expands Offices into Vermont
Nobis Group is excited to announce the opening of its new office in Montpelier, Vermont. Located at 27 State Street, this new office will provide space for Nobis Group’s Vermont-based engineers and scientists to collaborate on technical tasks, pursue new engineering projects, recruit new talent, and better serve their private and public customer base throughout the Green Mountain State.
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Posted on October 31, 2024
The Nuts and Bolts of Leadership: The Ownership Bond with Chris Adams
Nobis Group’s President & CEO, Chris Adams, PE, was a guest on this week’s Nuts and Bolts of Leadership podcast with Billy Duran and Hali G.! Chris dives into the core values of our “Nobis Bond,” showcasing our company’s commitment to continuous investment in our team. Tune into this episode linked below!
https://threadedfasteners.com/the-nuts-and-bolts-of-leadership-the-ownership-bond-chris-adams/
Also available on all major podcast platforms including Spotify and Apple Podcasts.
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Posted on October 24, 2024
Nobis Group Unveils New Office Location in Lowell
Nobis Group is excited to announce the opening of its new office in Lowell, MA. The firm has moved from its previous location on Middlesex Street into a new building located at 55 Technology Drive, Suite 101 in Lowell, MA.
The new office will enhance Nobis Group’s ability to serve its clients in the region and will provide a more accessible location for employees to collaborate. This expansion reflects the company’s commitment to growth and its dedication to delivering high-quality engineering and environmental solutions.
“We are thrilled to announce our move to a new, modern office location at 55 Technology Drive in Lowell. Our new space will provide us with the means to grow and continue our journey towards success, while allowing us to remain in Lowell,” says Al Jones, Vice President of Engineering and Compliance. “This move wouldn’t have been possible without the dedication and hard work of our staff. Here’s to the future and continued success of Nobis Group. Let’s embrace this new chapter and the growth opportunities it brings!”
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Posted on September 19, 2024
Nobis Group Appoints New Director to Board
Nobis Group is pleased to announce the appointment of Janet Riel, Vice President of Finance, to the company’s Board of Directors.
Riel recently celebrated her 35-year milestone at Nobis, and in her time at Nobis, Janet has brought a passion for optimizing financial and operational processes, which have resulted in the firm’s successful contract performance and growth. Janet works with the firm’s principals, directors, and project managers to focus on improving financial performance and achieving growth and profitability.
“As the first employee to ever be hired by Nobis, Janet has seen and done it all. We are lucky to have her a part of Team Nobis and appreciate her inspiration and leadership,” said Chris Adams, President & CEO.
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Posted on September 10, 2024
Nobis Group’s Tim Andrews Appointed to ACEC-NH Board of Directors
(Concord, NH) Nobis Group, a 100% employee-owned consulting firm providing a wide variety of engineering and environmental solutions to clients throughout the Northeast and U.S., is excited to announce the appointment of Tim Andrews, PG, Director of State & Municipal Services at Nobis Group, to the American Council of Engineering Companies NH Chapter’s Board of Directors.
“As a developing professional and project geologist, I recall the importance of involvement with ACEC-NH that impressed me by the senior leadership of Nobis,“ says Andrews. “Since then, I’ve taken the opportunity to participate in numerous events that have helped shape my professional growth and learn more about the engineering/consulting industry. Over the years, I’ve been able to participate in multiple ACEC-NH Committees where I’ve met colleagues from various disciplines and been able to provide support and insight on numerous key topics. I’m honored and humbled for this opportunity to contribute as a Board member to ACEC-NH, alongside so many esteemed individuals in the New Hampshire engineering community and I hope to be a positive ambassador for all of our ACEC-NH member firms.”
About Nobis Group
Nobis Group, founded in 1988, is a leading engineering and science consulting firm providing expertise and solutions for public and private projects throughout the Northeast of the U.S. Nobis Group offers civil engineering, geotechnical engineering, and environmental remediation services. Nobis Group is a 100% employee-owned company with a legacy of collaboration, responsiveness, an employee-focused workplace culture, and community involvement.
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Posted on May 28, 2024
Nobis Group Awards 2024 STEM Scholarships
(Concord, NH) Nobis Group, a 100% employee-owned consulting firm providing engineering and environmental solutions to clients throughout the Northeast, recently awarded scholarships to two 2024 recipients.
Now in its sixth year, the Nobis Group scholarship program was developed to further the company’s dedication to promoting Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) to high school students. The scholarship is awarded to graduating high school seniors in New Hampshire and Massachusetts who have demonstrated an interest and are pursuing further education in STEM fields at a college, university, or trade school. Scholarship applications, essays, and transcripts are evaluated by an internal committee at Nobis comprised of scientists, engineers, and administrative professionals tasked with selecting students who best demonstrate a passion for STEM.
“The students who apply for our scholarship each year are truly impressive. It’s encouraging to see so many young people committed to not only the environmental and engineering fields, but also to bettering their communities,” noted Katie Dillon, Nobis Group Director of Marketing and Chair of the firm’s Scholarship Committee. “It’s always a challenging task to pick the winners, but I know our committee considers it a great privilege to be a part of supporting students in their pursuit of STEM education.”
This year’s recipients include Massachusetts student Janmarcos Espinal-Rodriguez of Abbott Lawrence Academy and New Hampshire student Abhinav Avvaru of Nashua High School South.
About Nobis Group
Nobis Group, founded in 1988, is a leading engineering and environmental services consulting firm providing expertise and solutions for public and private projects throughout the Northeast U.S. Nobis Group offers civil engineering, geotechnical engineering, water supply, and environmental remediation services. Nobis Group is a 100% employee-owned company with a legacy of collaboration, responsiveness, an employee-focused workplace culture, and community involvement.
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Posted on March 27, 2024
Nobis Group is pleased to announce two new Vice Presidents at the firm: Scott Harding, PE has been named Vice President of Business Development and Brett Kay has been named Vice President of Operations.
Harding draws upon over thirty years of experience at Nobis to direct marketing strategies, develop client relationships, and create opportunities that position Nobis for long-term stability and growth in his new role.
With over twenty years of experience in the engineering industry, four of which he served as Director of Civil Engineering at Nobis, Kay is dedicated to actively engaging and understanding the personalities and goals of internal and external team members, bringing teams together to find the best technical and financial solutions for Nobis’s clients and accomplishing the overall company strategy.
In addition to his promotion to Vice President of Operations, Kay has been appointed to the Nobis Board of Directors.
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Posted on February 12, 2024
Nobis Group is pleased to announce the application process for our 2024 Nobis Group STEM Scholarship is open! Recognizing the potential of our next generation in helping to build a sustainable future, we are proud to offer scholarships to students who are passionate about Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics. We’re looking for high school seniors in Massachusetts and New Hampshire who are pursuing post-secondary education in one of several STEM fields. Please see the application below for additional details and eligibility requirements.
Click here for Scholarship Application
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Posted on July 24, 2023
Nobis Group is pleased to announce a significant recent leadership transition: after 34 years of exceptional service, Ken Koornneef, PE has decided to retire from his position as President and CEO. Together with Koornneef, the company’s executive leadership team and Board of Directors have been preparing for this transition through thoughtful succession planning. Nobis Group expresses deep gratitude for Koornneef’s numerous contributions and unwavering dedication to the organization.
Nobis Group is thrilled to introduce Chris Adams, PE as the firm’s newly appointed President and CEO. Adams is a professional civil engineer with over 24 years of service at Nobis Group, holding multiple positions including, most recently, Vice President of Operations and member of the Board of Directors. Adams has a proven history of success in the consulting and engineering industry and brings this wealth of knowledge and strategic vision to lead Nobis Group into the future. His expertise and leadership acumen will be instrumental in driving Nobis Group, as a 100% employee-owned company, towards growth and continued exceptional client service, maintaining Nobis Group’s commitment to excellence and partnering with our communities into the future.
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Posted on June 12, 2023
Nobis Group recently awarded scholarships to two 2023 high school graduates.
Now in its fifth year, the Nobis scholarship program was developed to further the company’s dedication to promoting Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) to high school students. The scholarship is awarded to graduating high school seniors in New Hampshire and Massachusetts who have demonstrated an interest and are pursuing further education in STEM fields at a college, university, or trade school. Scholarship applications, essays, and transcripts are evaluated by an internal committee at Nobis comprised of scientists, engineers, and administrative professionals tasked with selecting students who best demonstrate a passion for STEM.
“The students who apply for our scholarship each year are truly impressive. It’s encouraging to see so many young people committed to not only the environmental and engineering fields, but also to bettering their communities,” noted Katie Dillon, Nobis Group Director of Marketing and Chair of the firm’s Scholarship Committee. “It’s always a challenging task to pick the winners, but I know our committee considers it a great privilege to be a part of supporting students in their pursuit of STEM education.”
This year’s recipients include Massachusetts student Danny Tran of Lawrence High School and New Hampshire student Calla Kutschke of Nashua High School North. Tran and Kutschke are both at the top of their graduating classes and are pursuing higher education in the fields of Environmental Science and Environmental Engineering, respectively.
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Posted on April 6, 2023
Nobis Group President & CEO Kenneth Koornneef, PE was recently named Volunteer of the Year by CATCH Neighborhood Housing at the non-profit’s Annual Event, “Making Community Home”.
The Volunteer of the Year Award is presented to individuals who demonstrate a commitment to CATCH, a community-based organization focused on providing a full spectrum of much-needed housing and education services in Merrimack County.
“Ken understands how important affordable and workforce housing is to our community and is someone who is willing to devote his time and energy to the cause,” noted Tom Furtado, President & CEO of CATCH Neighborhood Housing. “For over 20 years, Ken has served as a key supporter for CATCH, including several years as a member of our Board of Directors. During his tenure, his expertise as an engineer has been invaluable to CATCH and our real estate development efforts.”
“Serving on the CATCH board these past seven years has truly been one of the highlights of my professional career,” stated Koornneef in his acceptance speech. “I have learned so much and have had the opportunity to serve with some fantastic people that have made my life richer. Rest assured that my involvement with CATCH will continue because I truly believe that it is so important that we continue to create communities where every person is confident of a safe, affordable home.”
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Posted on March 27, 2023
Nobis Group is pleased to announce the application process for our 2023 Nobis Group STEM Scholarship is open! Recognizing the potential of our next generation in helping to build a sustainable future, we are proud to offer scholarships to students who are passionate about Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics. We’re looking for high school seniors in Massachusetts and New Hampshire who are pursuing post-secondary education in one of several STEM fields. Please see the application below for additional details and eligibility requirements.
Click here for Scholarship Application
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Posted on February 21, 2023
Nobis Group, a 100% employee-owned consulting firm providing engineering and environmental solutions to clients throughout the northeast, is pleased to announce that Jeffrey Brunelle, CPG has been named an Associate of the firm.
Brunelle, Director of Project Development and Senior Project Manager with Nobis Group, is a Certified Professional Geologist with over twenty years of experience leading hazardous materials investigations and environmental cleanups at industrial, institutional, military, municipal, and Superfund sites throughout the northeast.
“Since joining Nobis in 2009, Jeff has steadily developed and nurtured many client relationships while always problem solving and delivering the right environmental solution for every project and client. It’s been very rewarding to watch Jeff grow professionally over the years and I look forward to his continued leadership at Nobis,” stated Ken Koornneef, President and CEO at Nobis Group.
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Posted on June 1, 2022
Nobis Group recently awarded scholarships to two 2022 high school graduates. Now in its fourth year, the Nobis scholarship program was developed to further the company’s dedication to promoting Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) to high school students. The scholarship is awarded to graduating high school seniors in New Hampshire and Massachusetts who have demonstrated an interest and are pursuing further education in STEM fields at a college, university, or trade school. Scholarship applications, essays, and transcripts are evaluated by an internal committee at Nobis comprised of scientists, engineers, and administrative professionals tasked with selecting students who best demonstrate a passion for STEM.
“The students who apply for our scholarship each year are truly impressive. It’s encouraging to see so many young people committed to not only the environmental and engineering fields, but also to bettering their communities,” noted Katie Dillon, Nobis Group Director of Marketing and Chair of the firm’s Scholarship Committee. “It’s always a challenging task to pick the winners, but I know our committee considers it a great privilege to be a part of supporting students in their pursuit of STEM education.”
This year’s recipients include Massachusetts student Morgan Bellavance of Methuen High School and New Hampshire student Alyssa Graber of Lebanon High School. Bellavance and Graber are pursuing higher education in the fields of Biomedical Engineering and Environmental Science, respectively.
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Posted on March 1, 2022
Nobis Group, a 100% employee-owned consulting firm providing engineering and environmental solutions to clients throughout the Northeast, is pleased to announce that Adam Roy, LSP, CHMM has been named an Associate of the firm.
Roy, a Senior Project Manager with Nobis Group, is a credentialed Licensed Site Professional and Certified Hazardous Materials Manager experience with more than 20 years of success leading the investigation, cleanup, and redevelopment of numerous contaminated industrial, institutional, military, municipal, and Superfund sites throughout the eastern United States.
“Adam has proven himself to be expert at guiding clients and their projects through complex environmental regulations and review processes with a focus on delivering solutions that have greatly protected public health and our communities. His leadership and success have played an important role in Nobis’ growth over the years and it’s now very rewarding to see Adam mentoring other Nobis professionals to provide this same high caliber level of service and expertise to our clients,” stated Pete Delano, PE, Senior Vice President at Nobis Group.
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Posted on February 21, 2022
Nobis Group is pleased to announce the application process for our 2022 Nobis Group STEM Scholarship is open! Recognizing the potential of our next generation in helping to build a sustainable future, we are proud to offer scholarships to students who are passionate about Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics. We’re looking for high school seniors in Massachusetts and New Hampshire who are pursuing post-secondary education in one of several STEM fields. Please see the application below for additional details and eligibility requirements.
Click here for Scholarship Application
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Posted on January 5, 2022
Nobis Group is pleased to announce the appointment of Chris Adams, PE and Pete Delano, PE to the company’s Board of Directors.
Adams joined Nobis Group in 1999 and brings 24 years of design, construction, and management related industry experience. He serves as Vice President of Operations where he oversees Nobis Group’s resources with a focus on technical growth, process efficiency, technology integration, and overall project delivery excellence.
Delano joined Nobis Group in 1995 and serves as Senior Vice President of Marketing & Sales where he’s responsible for shaping and leading Nobis Group’s overall strategic growth and business development initiatives. Delano brings 36 years of management, executive, and business development industry experience.
“I’m extremely pleased to have both Chris and Pete as new Directors on the Board. Both have played a big part in Nobis’s success over many years. And, as Nobis now aims for further growth as a 100% employee-owned company, their continued leadership will be key,” said Ken Koornneef, Nobis CEO and Board Chairman. Kirk Leoni, CPA and Roseline Bougher, President of A.D. Marble & Company, continue to serve on Nobis Group’s Board, also as Directors.
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Posted on November 29, 2021
Nobis Group is pleased to announce that the firm has achieved its longstanding goal of becoming a 100% employee-owned company. An award-winning engineering and environmental services company, Nobis Group was founded by Nannu Nobis in 1988 and has been providing expertise and solutions for public and private sector clients throughout the United States for over 30 years.
“This is a very exciting and important moment, marking the beginning of a new chapter for Nobis Group,” noted Ken Koornneef, PE, President & CEO of Nobis Group. “As employee-owners, we’re all in it together to continue the growth and success of the company and we’re so proud to be able to carry forward Nannu’s lasting legacy. We’re all very grateful for the vision Nannu had back in 2003 when he first established our employee stock ownership plan, and for his steadfast commitment throughout the years to stay the course towards achieving 100% employee-ownership.”
Nannu Nobis has stepped down as the firm’s Board Chairman, but will serve in an advisory role to assist with the ownership transition.
“The company is now in the hands of a talented and dedicated group of employee-owners and leaders. They’ve built a vibrant workplace culture delivering customized solutions for our clients that improve our communities and benefit our environment,” stated Nobis. “I could not be more proud of or confident in the future of Nobis Group.”
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Posted on June 30, 2021
Nobis Group is pleased to announce the promotion of Jennifer Lambert, PG to Director of Environmental Services of the firm’s New Hampshire environmental group. Lambert, a Senior Hydrogeologist and Associate of the firm, offers over 17 years of experience completing complex environmental investigation and remediation projects throughout the Northeast.
In the role of Director, Lambert will ensure that her environmental team is supported with the resources they need to continue delivering valued and exceptional technical solutions to Nobis Group’s diverse and growing set of clients.
“We have a fantastic group of scientists, geologists, and engineers here at Nobis, and I’m looking forward to leading my team and making sure they have the support they need to continue their professional growth,” stated Lambert.
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Posted on May 25, 2021
Nobis Group is excited to announce that the firm has received an Award for Outstanding Accomplishments by a Small Business Contractor from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)’s Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization (OSDBU). Awarded to businesses that exemplify the best attributes of a small business attempting to enter America’s economic mainstream, this award recognizes Nobis Group’s notable work at the Elizabeth Mine site – one of the largest and most intact historic mining sites in New England.
The award was presented at the EPA’s 31st Annual Administrator’s Small Business Program Awards Ceremony, for which Chris Adams, Vice President of Operations at Nobis Group, served as the Keynote Speaker. “As a small business, to have been afforded the opportunity to work on such an exceptional and complex project is truly tremendous,” stated Adams in his keynote speech. “We cannot thank EPA and the Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization enough for continuing to advocate for small business utilization and set-aside opportunities. These opportunities have, by far, been the single most important factor to Nobis’ long-term growth and success.”
Denise Sirmons, Director of the EPA’s Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization, noted that Adams’ inspiring remarks as keynote speaker “illustrated perfectly the valued partnership of small businesses in helping to pave the way for EPA’s human health and environmental protection efforts.”
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Posted on May 10, 2021
Nobis Group recently awarded scholarships to two 2021 high school graduates. Now in its third year, the Nobis scholarship program was developed to further the company’s dedication to promoting Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) fields to high school students. The scholarship is awarded to graduating high school seniors in New Hampshire and Massachusetts who have demonstrated an interest and are pursuing further education in STEM fields at a college, university, or trade school. Scholarship applications, essays, and transcripts are evaluated by an internal committee at Nobis comprised of scientists, engineers, and administrative professionals who are tasked with selecting students who best demonstrate a passion for STEM.
“Reading through each application, we get to see so many different backgrounds and experiences that have inspired these young men and women to become interested in environmental and engineering fields,” said Katie Dillon, Nobis Group Marketing Manager and Chair of the firm’s Scholarship Committee. “It is always a difficult task to pick the winners, but I know our scholarship committee considers it a great privilege to be a part of supporting students in their pursuit of STEM education.”
2021 Nobis Group STEM Scholarship recipients include Massachusetts student Edmire Kabia of Lowell High School and New Hampshire student Neil Kachappilly of Nashua High School South. Kabia and Kachappilly are pursuing higher education in the fields of Civil Engineering and Environmental Engineering, respectively. The students met with Nobis President & CEO Ken Koornneef and Senior Vice President Pete Delano at the firm’s NH and MA offices to receive their scholarships.
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Posted on February 19, 2021
Nobis Group is pleased to announce the application process for our 2021 Nobis Group STEM Scholarship is open! Recognizing the potential of our next generation in helping to build a sustainable future, we are proud to offer scholarships to students who are passionate about Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics. We’re looking for high school seniors in Massachusetts and New Hampshire who are pursuing post-secondary education in one of several STEM fields. Please see the application below for additional details and eligibility requirements.
Scholarship Application
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Posted on January 19, 2021
Nobis Group is pleased to announce the selection of two new Associates: Brett Kay, Director of Civil Engineering Services and Jennifer Lambert, PG, Senior Hydrogeologist.
Kay, who has been with the firm for 18 years, leads Nobis Group’s civil engineering team and currently oversees the company’s Elizabeth Copper Mine Superfund Site project in South Strafford, VT – one of the largest historic copper mine sites in New England. “Brett has played an integral part in shaping Nobis’ outstanding company culture. He’s a natural leader and mentor, always focused on the professional growth of his entire team,” notes Christopher Adams, PE, Vice President of Operations at Nobis Group.
Lambert offers 17 years of experience completing complex environmental investigation and remediation projects and currently manages Nobis Group’s On-Call Contaminated & Hazardous Materials Services Contract for the NHDOT. Andrew Boeckeler, PG, Vice President of Engineering and Science at Nobis Group describes Lambert as an outstanding and talented professional committed to delivering technical excellence to the firm’s clients. “Internally, she strives to innovate and improve our technical expertise and offerings as leader of the company’s Technical Development Team. This quality makes her an invaluable addition to the Associates group.”
Pictured: on left – Brett Kay, Director of Civil Engineering Services; on right – Jennifer Lambert, PG, Senior Hydrogeologist.
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Posted on July 22, 2020
Nobis Group has been named New Hampshire’s Business of the Decade in engineering and construction by Business NH Magazine and the NH Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives. This prestigious award is bestowed upon companies who exemplify leadership within their industry and contribution to their communities.
“This award belongs to all of us here at Nobis and I am incredibly proud of the dedicated and talented employee-owners that make up our dynamic Nobis team,” said Kenneth Koornneef, President & CEO of Nobis Group.
Having received the Business of the Year Award in 2011, Nobis Group was invited to compete with all other Business of the Year recipients in engineering and construction from 2011-2019. Determined by a panel of nearly 50 judges through two rounds of scoring, Business of the Decade winners were announced in nine categories including Engineering & Construction; Education & Nonprofit; Financial Services & Insurance; Health Care; Manufacturing & Technology; Hospitality & Tourism; Retail & Wholesale; Business Services; and Business Assistance.
“This is an outstanding recognition of the Nobis team’s long and deep commitment to addressing our clients’ challenges and the needs of our local communities,” stated Nannu Nobis, founder of Nobis Group. “It takes many years, yet it happens every day at Nobis.”
Award recipients are featured in the July 2020 issue of Business NH Magazine and will be recognized at a ceremony on October 13th.
Congratulations to all Business of the Decade Award Recipients!
Business Services: McLane Middleton (Manchester, NH)
Education/Nonprofit: Catholic Charities NH (Manchester, NH)
Financial Services/Insurance: Bank of NH (Laconia, NH)
Health Care: Cornerstone Visiting Nurse Association (Rochester, NH)
Hospitality/Tourism: Great NH Restaurants (Bedford, NH)
Manufacturing/Technology: Hypertherm (Hanover, NH)
Retail/Wholesale: Palmer Gas & Oil (Atkinson, NH)
Business Assistance Organization: NH Small Business Development Center (Durham, NH)
Read more on Business NH Magazine’s website here.
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Posted on July 16, 2020
Nobis Group recently awarded scholarships to three 2020 high school graduates. Now in its second year, the Nobis scholarship program was developed to further the company’s dedication to promoting Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) fields to high school students. The scholarship is awarded to graduating high school seniors in New Hampshire and Massachusetts who have demonstrated an interest and are pursuing further education in STEM fields at a college, university, or trade school.
2020 Nobis Group STEM Scholarship recipients include New Hampshire students Jessica Janinda of Hopkinton High School and Alexandra Topic of Manchester Central High School and Massachusetts student Helena Koch of Groton-Dunstable Regional High School. Janinda, Topic, and Koch are pursuing higher education in the fields of Biology & Human Science, Computer Science & Mathematics, and Mechanical Engineering, respectively.
Scholarship applications, essays, and transcripts are evaluated by an internal committee at Nobis comprised of scientists, engineers, and administrative professionals who are tasked with selecting students who best demonstrate a passion for STEM. This year the firm received 55 applications – nearly four times as many as were received in 2019 – and increased the number of awards from two students in its first year to three this year.
Pictured: on left – Alexandra Topic; on right – Helena Koch.
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Posted on May 28, 2020
Lori Cox, PE, Nobis Environmental Project Engineer, traveled to Uganda in January 2020 with the New Hampshire Professional Chapter of Engineers Without Borders, who work with community-based organizations in over 35 countries to improve energy, transportation, healthcare, agriculture, and water supply infrastructure.
The NH Professional Chapter was founded in 2015 and has partnered with Busoga Volunteers for Community Development to help provide water supply wells to nine villages in eastern Uganda. Wells have already been installed in five villages with another two planned for later this year. During Cox’s trip, they assessed the conditions of wells that had been installed, surveyed community members about their health and well use, and met the student pump mechanics who help maintain the village wells.
According to Cox, “There is still so much need for development of clean, reliable water sources. The Ugandan government’s goal is to have one well for every 25 households, and the new wells in our partner villages serve between 100 and 200 households.”
Pictured above: Pump mechanic and students in the process of pulling downhole components for inspection and repair.
You can learn more about Engineers Without Borders here: https://www.ewb-usa.org/ and the NH Professional Chapter here: https://www.ewbnh.org/
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Posted on April 28, 2020
Practical Compliance Considerations When Resuming Normal Operations for COVID-19
By Jeremy Wherren, CSP, CHMM, CMQ/OE, Corporate Health and Safety Officer
As this COVID-19 public health crisis approaches the month of May, I recently heard the term “quarantine fatigue” for the first time. The cultural attitude in the United States is now in earnest to reopen businesses to help get the economy on track so long as it is safe to do so. During this pandemic, several companies had to dust off their business continuity or pandemic preparedness plans and/or conduct planning on the fly as this crisis unfolded. The likely scenario was that many businesses, even those with plans, had to react in real time to the unprecedented scale the COVID-19 crisis impacted operations. Whether your business has a solid plan or not, there is now a litany of information out there (now including this blog post) concerning best practices and precautionary measures for businesses to reestablish and sustain its operations for a new normal. In attempt to reign in this informational overload, I have summarized some practical planning elements with linked resources to consider when returning your business operations back to the new normal in the coming days and weeks.
1. Align your reopening plan to U.S. Centers for Disease Control and state government guidance on general health and safety precautions concerning reopening planning.
Recently the Federal government issued “Opening America” guidance for each state or region to follow as a guide to safely bring America back to work and normal life. However, while some states such as Maryland have publicly announced they will be aligning with the federal guidance, many other states are going to plot their own course depending on the degree COVID-19 has impacted that state. Businesses should be continually monitoring information issued from within the states they maintain operations to verify how that state is planning to come back.
Relative to the kind of precautions to take, the U.S. Center for Disease Control and state public health guidance remain as some of the best sources to follow for generally accepted COVID-19 prevention practices. Some states may also use their economic development or business regulation agencies to issue requirements for safe work-place requirements. Businesses in those states with U.S. Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA) approved plans should review that state’s OSHA equivalent website. For example, the Vermont OSHA is requiring awareness training be provided to all non-healthcare essential workers by May 4th, 2020 concerning COVID-19 precautions required by that state. If you are unsure if your state has an OSHA approved plan or an OSHA equivalent entity, you may find out more at https://www.osha.gov/stateplans concerning state approved plans.
Depending on the specific industry your business operates in, there is likely other applicable resources available through certain trade organizations and other regulatory agencies such as the U.S. Food and Drug Association. This resource list is too long to practically provide for this post but keep contact with your local and national trade organizations regarding COVID-19. These organizations have developed COVID-19 forums and remote meetings that provide very insightful information sharing, benchmark practices, and even industry lobby support to the government regarding COVID-19.
2. Assess the health and safety risks for reopening your business.
Prior to resuming an operation or reopening your business, each employer should be conducting a risk assessment for COVID-19 to its work force for a given operation or task. As discussed in the second post of this blog series, OSHA published Guidance on Preparing Workplaces for COVID-19 in late March 2020 to help employers assess the risk of occupational exposure to COVID-19. The level of risk depends on a variety of factors including industry type and the need for contact within 6 feet of potentially infected persons. To help employers determine appropriate precautions, OSHA divided job tasks into four risk exposure levels: very high, high, medium, and lower risk.
OSHA states within the guidance that most American workers likely fall in the lower exposure risk (caution) or medium exposure risk levels. However, until a risk assessment is completed, you may not be aware about the risk level and appropriate precautions to take. Also, a written and certified hazard assessment is required for use of personal protective equipment (PPE) per OSHA PPE regulations for work tasks. Even if your business already maintains written PPE assessments, they should be updated to reflect hazards to COVID-19 exposure.
3. Consider your employees welfare needs during the reopening process.
We have all had to endure a wide spectrum of personal challenges and emotions through this public health crisis including unemployment, working remotely for long periods, keeping up with bills, and managing a family from home without the framework of support (schools and day cares) parents normally lean on. It is critical for businesses to recognize how the reopening plan will affect its employees personally. While those in a furloughed situation are likely eager to get back to work, others may have kids at home with the entire school year cancelled and cannot come back to work immediately, or they have some other family obligation requiring them to work remotely or part time until this crisis is behind them.
Businesses should work with their human resource representatives that allows employees some different options to get back to work in a way that does not stress an already stressful situation. There are several resources available that provide guidance on employee mental health and the COVID-19 crisis, one site I found helpful was the Center for Workplace Mental Health.
If a business maintains an Employee Assistance Program, that resource should be brought into the spotlight as another resource to help cope with this crisis. Employees who return to work knowing they are supported by their employer with less distractions or stresses in their life will promote a safer workplace.
4. Review critical operations needed for reopening.
Chances are if your business maintains critical operations deemed essential to your business, those operations have not ceased or have been maintained in some enhanced way through the COVID-19 crisis. Moving forward, how will controlling exposure to COVID-19 affect critical operations in your business? Regardless of the current operational status (full operation, enhanced operation, or shutdown), businesses should review existing work and emergency procedures to maintain critical operations as well as ensuring competent staff are still in place with knowledge to operate such processes. From a compliance standpoint, OSHA maintains regulations regarding accounting for critical processes in regulatory areas such as for Emergency Action Planning, and for management of highly hazardous chemicals in the Process Safety Management9 standard.
5. Review life safety compliance prior to reopening.
Some facilities may have been shut down quickly in reaction to a governmental closure order during this pandemic. Thus, it is important for businesses to assess its facility assets for life safety compliance prior to resuming operations and/or reopening to the public. Some key elements to review could include the following:
- Inspect the condition of fire extinguishers and related fire protection equipment, OSHA requires visual monthly inspection of fire extinguishers. Fire suppression systems require periodic inspections and testing as well.
- Ensure fire alarm systems are in good working order and up to date with testing and maintenance.
- Look for poor housekeeping or storage of materials in walkways and on working surfaces which could present an egress hazard in the event of an emergency evacuation.
- Test emergency lighting for function, repair as needed.
- Review and update your facility Emergency Action and Preparedness Plans. Have any facility contacts changed during this crisis? Does anything change in how employees should evacuate and assemble in an emergency while the COVID-19 pandemic is ongoing?
6. Review operations or programs with environmental compliance needs.
Consider in your reopening plans what if any operations may have environmental compliance needs. In March 2020, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued a Temporary COVID-19 Enforcement Policy which does relax some EPA enforcement of noncompliance so long as employers act responsibly to maintain compliance as best as possible. However, this enforcement policy does not include all EPA regulations and so to ensure compliance, your business should conduct a thorough review of its existing environmental programs. If your business is resuming its operations, EPA expects your operations to be compliant with related requirements as soon as possible.
7. Evaluate training gaps and opportunities to maintain operations.
In just the past few weeks, much may have changed in how your employee workforce is composed and the level of competencies remaining from the unfortunate effect of furloughs or loss of employees who found other employment during this crisis, or maybe some required training has lapsed and now requires to be fulfilled. The business training plan should be reviewed for compliance needs, competency in operation of critical functions, and work force cross functionality to build depth for competency if an emergency occurs or staff absenteeism increases during a pandemic. Taking stock in your training needs now can help create a stronger continuity plan in the future.
8. Consider preparations for the next wave.
It is possible, or even likely by recent CDC announcements, that there will be additional waves of the COVID-19 pandemic until there is more effective treatment and a vaccine to combat the virus. It will be more important now than ever, that your business take lessons learned from the first wave and prepare for the potential for additional waves to occur. Such activities need to be conducted in the following weeks and months to help be as prepared as possible may include:
- Designate a responsible person within your business to monitor and maintain your pandemic planning. This will help keep the direction of your planning more organized and less reactive to a highly fluid situation, for small businesses this may just become one of many hats for somebody. In those cases, delegate out certain responsibilities among your team and then meet regularly to discuss. Best practice may include formation of a Pandemic Preparedness team that meets regularly to discuss issues.
- Persist to be opportunistic with replenishing critical supplies. Review what critical supplies were needed and used over the past several weeks and plan a contingency supply. Some supplies will continue to be hard to find, but persistence in monitoring availability will be key so that some stocks can be replenished and maintained.
- Put all that you have learned into a practical written plan so your business has a roadmap to be prepared for future waves or a new pandemic. In my next post I will summarize a simple planning structure that may be appropriate for your plan by aligning its preparedness actions to “ramp up or ramp down” to the pandemic phases defined by the CDC.
Should your business (small or large) need assistance with pandemic planning, COVID-19 safety procedures, risk assessments, or related EHS compliance support, Nobis is here to help. Please reach out to me anytime at jwherren@nobis-group.com should you have any questions or needs. Be safe, we are all in this together.
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Posted on April 16, 2020
Tony Giunta, Director of Project Development at Nobis Group and Mayor of the City of Franklin, NH, recently coordinated with Tim Andrews, PG, Nobis’ Director of Environmental Services, to facilitate a partnership between Nobis and the Franklin High School Robotics Team.
Andrew Bulluck, EIT, a Civil Staff Engineer at Nobis, volunteered his time by mentoring students at several of the Robotics Team’s weekly meetings. “I really enjoyed the opportunity to work with these students and provide guidance on how to approach challenges in new ways,” stated Bulluck. “I have to say though, when it comes to actual robotics, I was clueless compared to the kids on this team! They are really talented.” Bulluck joined Nobis Group in 2019, shortly after graduating from UNH. In his time with Nobis, he has served in a major role as Site QC Manager on the firm’s Elizabeth Mine Superfund project site in South Strafford, VT.
Pictured is Giunta with Franklin High School Robotics Team Members and Coaches.
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Posted on April 7, 2020
Nobis Group, an award-winning, employee-owned consulting firm providing engineering and environmental solutions to commercial and public sector clients throughout the Northeast, is pleased to announce the addition of Jeremy Wherren as Corporate Health and Safety Officer.
A trusted advisor to clients throughout the US, China, Mexico, and the UK, Wherren brings over 20 years of comprehensive environmental health and safety (EHS) compliance experience, as well as corporate process improvement and quality management expertise including OSHA’s Voluntary Protection Program, ISO Management Systems Standards, Lean, and Six Sigma. Wherren is a Certified Safety Professional (CSP), Certified Hazardous Materials Manager (CHMM), and Certified Manager of Quality/Operational Excellence (CMQ/OE). He will be responsible for administering Nobis’ overall corporate health and safety program, while also fulfilling a leadership role in Nobis’ growing EHS practice.
“We’re thrilled to have Jeremy on the Nobis team. Keeping our employees and workplaces safe is of the utmost importance every day. And in today’s world, we’re being asked more and more to solve challenging EHS compliance issues for our clients. Having Jeremy on board greatly expands our EHS practice to help us keep delivering solutions and value to our clients,” said Pete Delano, P.E., Senior Vice President of Nobis.
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Posted on March 30, 2020
Effective March 30th, all Nobis Group office locations are temporarily closed to the public until further notice to comply with Federal and State orders and guidance as we all respond to the COVID-19 crisis. Nobis Group employees have been directed to work remotely, our field work remains ongoing, and we’re continuing to meet our clients’ needs. Our NH headquarters remains operated by minimal essential staff and we are not accepting visitors into our offices at this time. “Our first priority is the safety of our employees and their families and with our Pandemic Preparedness Plan in place, our project work for our clients is proceeding. I’m proud to see the Nobis Team rallying together so well during this crisis,” said Ken Koornneef, President & CEO. Nobis Group will continue to communicate any further changes to our business operation status as necessary. Please stay healthy and offer help where you safely can within your community.
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Posted on March 25, 2020
Nobis Group donated nearly 500 N95 respirators to Concord Hospital in New Hampshire and Lowell General Hospital in Massachusetts to aid their healthcare providers to deliver care related to the COVID-19 healthcare crisis.
“One of our core values at Nobis Group is helping communities where we live and work. We’re grateful at Nobis for the opportunity to help these hospitals and their vital healthcare providers during this crisis,” said Chris Adams, Vice President of Operations.
“As soon as the coronavirus began spreading, our employees came forward with the idea to donate our supply of respirators. It was important to us all that we help in whatever way we could,” said Jeremy Wherren, Nobis Group Corporate Health & Safety Officer.
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Posted on March 23, 2020
Effective March 24 at 12:00 pm through April 7, Nobis Group is temporarily closing our Massachusetts office to comply with Governor Baker’s emergency order to close non-essential physical workplaces. Our MA employees are working remotely and our field work deemed essential is continuing in Massachusetts. Nobis Group is not accepting deliveries or visitors to our MA office until further notice. Our New Hampshire headquarters office remains operational with minimal essential staff. We’ll continue to communicate any further changes to our business operations as necessary. Please stay healthy and offer help where you safely can within your community!
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Posted on March 19, 2020
At Nobis Group, our employees have been encouraged to quarantine and work remotely while continuing to fulfill our clients’ needs. Our offices remain operational but with only minimal essential staff practicing safe distancing, and we’re continuing to actively partner with our critical subcontractors and vendors. We’re continually monitoring the COVID-19 situation and will communicate further changes to our business operations as necessary. Please stay safe, healthy, and offer help where you safely can within your community.
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Posted on March 16, 2020
To Our Clients, Vendors, and Partners: At Nobis Group, our first priority is the health, safety, and well-being of our employees and their families while we assess the impact of this pandemic and follow the directives set forth by the U.S. Center for Disease Control (CDC) as well as our local and State governments.
At the heart of what we do at Nobis Group is to deliver service excellence every day to our clients. This commitment will not change while we face this evolving and complex public health crisis. We’re prepared here at Nobis Group with our business continuity plan in place to ensure we continue to meet our client commitments.
Currently, we’re encouraging all employees to work remotely, we’ve put in place employee travel and group gathering restrictions, and we’ve implemented proper self-quarantine guidelines. We will continue to monitor the situation, and will communicate any needed changes to our business operations as necessary.
A core value at Nobis Group has always been our commitment to help the communities in which we live and work. While we’re deeply saddened and concerned for those already affected by this pandemic, we will get through this challenge together if we all care for and help our neighbors and those around us.
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Posted on February 3, 2020
Nobis Group is pleased to announce our second annual STEM scholarship! At Nobis, we recognize the potential of the next generation to help us build a sustainable future, so this scholarship is offered to high school seniors who plan on entering a STEM field in college. We’re looking for applicants who are passionate about STEM and who can show us why they should be selected for the award. High school seniors in Massachusetts and New Hampshire who are entering a STEM field in college are welcome to apply. See the application below for additional details and eligibility requirements.
Scholarship Application
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Posted on January 9, 2020
Tony Giunta, Director of Project Development at Nobis Group based in Concord, NH, was recently named Clean Energy Champion of the Year at the Clean Energy New Hampshire (CENH) Annual Awards.
CENH is a non-profit organization focused on promoting clean energy and technologies through education and advocacy for a stronger economic future. The organization’s Champion of the Year Award recognizes individuals who demonstrate leadership roles in the transition to a clean energy future. Giunta, who is currently serving his fourth term as Mayor of the City of Franklin, NH, was honored to accept the award.
Throughout his career, Giunta’s major area of interest has been the renewable energy market. “As a young professional,” Giunta recalls, “renewable energy was only a dream. Today, technology and science have merged to change civilization as we know it. I wake up every day excited to work on projects that only a short while ago were considered science fiction.”
Giunta has devoted nearly three decades of his life to protecting our environment. Through his many roles at the New Hampshire Department of Environmental Services, he not only oversaw the cleanup of contaminated sites, but also worked with businesses and municipalities to prevent future environmental degradation. But his passion has always been in the energy sector. That passion led him to become the founder of American Energy Independence Company, a New Hampshire-based firm that manufactures environmentally-friendly, renewable non-petroleum-based products. In his current role at the Nobis Group, Tony works with developers, elected officials, regulators, and contractors to create alternative energy solutions that better the communities they serve. In his role as Mayor, Tony has actively supported efforts to bring clean, affordable, renewable energy to New Hampshire and the rest of New England.
“We are proud to have Tony as part of the Nobis team and congratulate him on receiving this noteworthy award,” Ken Koornneef, President and CEO of Nobis Group, stated. “Tony’s dynamic and steadfast commitment to promoting clean energy is very much in line with our efforts at Nobis Group to remain a leading renewable energy firm in the region. We are thrilled Tony has received this well-deserved recognition for his work.”
Read more about Clean Energy’s Annual Holiday Party here.
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Posted on August 22, 2019
Nobis Group, an integrated consulting firm providing engineering and environmental solutions to clients throughout the Northeast, is pleased to announce the selection of their three newest Associates.
“Nobis is proud to announce the promotion of these three highly talented professionals and leaders who have been committed to the growth and success of Nobis over many years,” said Ken Koornneef, P.E., President and CEO of Nobis Group.
Clarence “Tim” Andrews, PG has been promoted to Associate. Mr. Andrews has 25 years of experience managing numerous environmental investigations, remediation, and construction projects at a variety of complex and technically challenging sites. Mr. Andrews currently serves as Nobis’ New Hampshire Director of Environmental Services where he leads a group of engineers and environmental scientists executing projects for public and private clients.
Alfred Jones, PE, Nobis’ Director of Geotechnical Services, has been promoted to Associate. Mr. Jones brings more than 25 years of geotechnical engineering design and construction experience and has worked on a wide range of projects throughout the Northeast. He has managed a diverse mix of infrastructure and transportation projects from feasibility study to final design and construction. He leads Nobis’ Geotechnical Services Group and is responsible for allocating resources to projects and providing training to a team of engineers.
Denis McGrath, CHMM has been promoted to Associate. Mr. McGrath has over 20 years of environmental experience in the Federal market overseeing the investigation and remediation of numerous military and Superfund Sites. Mr. McGrath currently serves as Nobis’ Massachusetts Director of Environmental Services managing a staff of environmental scientists and engineers on environmental projects for both public and private clients.
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Posted on February 5, 2019
Nobis Group is pleased to announce our first annual scholarship, the Nobis Group STEM scholarship! At Nobis, we recognize the potential of the next generation to help us build a sustainable future, so we’ve created a scholarship for high school seniors who plan on entering a STEM field in college. We’re looking for an applicant who is passionate about STEM and who can show us why they should be selected for the award. High school seniors in Massachusetts and New Hampshire who are entering a STEM field in college are welcome to apply.
See newer posts for the most up to date application, additional details, and eligibility requirements.
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Posted on November 27, 2018
Nobis Group was awarded a 10-year contract by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to provide comprehensive on-call Design and Engineering Services (DES) at Superfund and Brownfield sites throughout EPA Regions 1, 2, and 3. This contract has a ceiling capacity of $410 Million which will be shared amongst several awarded firms. Earlier this year, Nobis was awarded another 10-year contract to perform Environmental Services and Operations (ESO) Services.
“We are extremely proud of these awards and the opportunity to provide EPA with comprehensive Superfund expertise in order to restore impacted sites throughout our communities,” said Nobis’ Scott Harding, Director, Federal Services.
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Posted on October 9, 2018
Nobis Group (Nobis) and Verina Consulting Group, LLC (VERINA) are pleased to announce the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) approval of a Mentor-Protégé Agreement under the 8(a) SBA Mentor-Protégé Program.
The SBA’s Mentor-Protégé Program is a program designed to help small businesses compete for federal contracts, improve technical and management skills, and enhance their capabilities through an effective mentoring relationship with a larger and more experienced federal contracting firm.
As a mentor and a long-time federal contractor, Nobis will provide management, technical and business development assistance to VERINA to help them more effectively compete in the federal marketplace.
“Nobis is very excited to be entering into this SBA approved, 8(a) Mentor-Protégé Relationship with VERINA. We look forward to partnering with VERINA and the opportunity to provide outstanding environmental, remedial and construction related services to existing and new federal customers,” said Scott Harding, Nobis’ Director of Federal Services.
About Nobis Group
Founded in 1988, Nobis Group provides engineering and environmental services for every scale and complexity. With a cohesive team of professionals, Nobis provides solutions to public and private clients on projects that include site development, energy and infrastructure, transportation improvements and site remediation. Nobis is committed to helping communities work better for all by focusing on best practices in sustainable design and development.
Nobis is a successful graduate of the 8(a) SBA Program and was selected as the 2014 National SBA 8(a) Graduate Firm of the Year. For more than 24 years, Nobis has been supporting various federal customers such as the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Through its successful experience as a prime federal contractor and 8(a) graduate, Nobis is looking to assist VERINA with achieving its small business goals.
About Verina Consulting Group, LLC
Founded in 2011, VERINA provides comprehensive professional and engineering services in the environmental fields. VERINA offers a wide-range of services supported by the expertise and extensive experiences of their staff. VERINA provides services to clients with regulatory insight, technical innovation, and unparalleled responsiveness at sites related to government operation establishments, industrial and manufacturing facilities, fuel storage terminals and dispensing facilities, above-ground and underground storage tanks (AST/UST), CERCLA sites, RCRA facilities, and Brownfield site redevelopment.
VERINA offers services to clients with practical approaches to meeting clients’ needs and complying with regulatory requirements. VERINA has earned a reputation for providing cost-effective solutions to a complex variety of project problems. From a home office in Bridgewater, New Jersey, VERINA provides services to private and commercial clients and public agencies along the Eastern seaboard.
For more information, visit www.nobis-group.com and www.vcg-llc.com or follow Nobis on Twitter at https://twitter.com/nobisgroup and LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/company/nobis-group/
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Posted on August 1, 2018
Nobis Group was awarded a 10-Year contract by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to provide comprehensive on-call Environmental Services and Operations (ESO) at Superfund and Brownfield sites throughout EPA Regions 1, 2, and 3. This contract has a ceiling capacity of $320 Million which will be shared amongst several awarded firms. “Nobis has been partnering with EPA on their Superfund program since 1996. We’re extremely proud of this award and the opportunity to continue helping EPA cleanup these sites and improve communities,” said Nobis’ Pete Delano, Senior Vice President.
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Posted on June 21, 2018
Name change reflects growth of services offered by New England-based company
The engineering consulting firm well known across New England as Nobis Engineering is changing its name to Nobis Group. While continuing to provide trusted solutions and outstanding service to each valued client, the name change better reflects Nobis’ overall offered services and expertise, and continued growth.
“For many years, we’ve delivered expertise and solutions to our clients that extend far beyond the traditional engineering design services Nobis was founded upon. Today, Nobis’ expertise includes site remediation, renewable energy, water supply, construction management, as well as the development of healthcare, education, housing, and transit project solutions”, said Ken Koornneef, President and CEO.
“We exist to solve problems for our clients. Our name change and new website better reflects Nobis’ brand, our culture, and the talent that our employee-owners provide our clients every day,” says Ken Koornneef.
Founded in 1988, Nobis Group is a 90-person employee-owned engineering and science consulting firm serving public and private sector clients throughout New England with offices in New Hampshire, Massachusetts, and Connecticut.
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Posted on April 12, 2018
New leadership aims to continue the company’s mission of providing high-quality work and service to its customers
The founder and CEO of Nobis Engineering will step into a different role this month, paving the way for new leadership. Abhijit “Nannu” Nobis will step aside as CEO and serve in the role as Chief Strategy Officer and Chairman of the Board. Nobis Engineering President Ken Koornneef will then assume the role of CEO and President, overseeing the overall management of the company and setting the course for the future.
“We have always focused on serving our customers,” said Koornneef, who has worked at the Nobis for 29 years. “My role as CEO is to continue that mission.”
According to Nannu Nobis, “The company was founded about 30 years ago and Ken has been right there since the beginning, helping set the direction of the company.”
As he steps away from oversight of the day-to-day operations of the company, Nannu Nobis will focus more on providing guidance and strategic advice to company leadership through this transition and in creating the long-term vision of the company.
“Ken has played a vital role in shaping Nobis’ commitment to our clients, values, and culture of empowered employee-owners. As CEO, Ken will draw on his vision, while ensuring our commitment to clients, employees, and the communities we do business in,” said Nobis.
Founded in 1988, the Nobis Engineering is a multidisciplinary engineering consulting firm with offices in Concord, NH, Lowell, MA, and Naugatuck, CT, with about 90 employees. Nobis serves private and governmental clients throughout the northeast and mid-Atlantic areas, offering specialized civil engineering, geotechnical engineering, environmental investigation, clean up, and permitting services. This change in leadership will not impact the high-quality service Nobis has long provided to customers.
“Nobis Engineering has long had close ties to many communities throughout New England, and I expect those close connections to continue,” said Koornneef.
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Posted on March 20, 2018
Abhijit “Nannu” Nobis, founder and CEO of Nobis Engineering, will provide feedback to the Federal Reserve Bank of Boston on the regional economy from the perspective of a local business owner as a newly appointed member of the Federal Bank’s New England Advisory Council.
The New England Advisory Council is a regional advisory board created to better inform members of the Federal Reserve about the issues impacting small- to mid-sized businesses in the region. The membership is made up of New England business leaders who represent a range of New England industries and organizations. Their task is to provide the Federal Reserve Bank of Boston with information about economic trends they see at their own organizations and industries, as well as share perspectives on business conditions in the region, including employment trends, capital spending, revenue forecasts and access to credit.
Nobis’ two-year term will begin in March when he is scheduled to attend the New England Advisory Council quarterly meeting convened by the Boston Federal Reserve President and CEO, Eric S. Rosengren, at the Federal Reserve Bank in Boston. Nobis is one of nine prominent business leaders tapped to serve on the Council.
“I am honored to have been selected and am looking forward to providing my input on the economic issues most important to New Hampshire’s business community,” said Nobis. “In a state where small business drives our economic engine, it is vital that the diverse voices on Main Street are heard.”
About Nannu Nobis and Nobis Engineering
Abhijit “Nannu” Nobis is a licensed engineer, and founder and CEO of Nobis Engineering, a multidisciplinary engineering consulting firm with offices in Concord, N.H., Lowell, Mass., and Naugatuck, Conn. Nobis Engineering serves private and governmental clients throughout the northeast and mid-Atlantic areas, providing specialized civil engineering, geotechnical engineering and environmental investigation, clean up and permitting services.
Nannu currently serves as a director of the American Council of Engineering Companies New Hampshire chapter, is the chairman of the board of directors of Granite United Way, and the past chairman of the Greater Concord Chamber of Commerce. Previously Nannu served as a former Trustee of New Hampshire Public Radio, and Director of Early Learning New Hampshire. In addition to his board duties, he frequently rolls up his sleeves to help with Habitat for Humanity, NH Food Bank and local community organizations.
Nannu was recognized by the U.S. Small Business Administration as the 2012 New Hampshire Small Business Person of the Year and was recently selected by a jury of his peers from New Hampshire’s various engineering societies as the 2018 New Hampshire Engineer of the Year.
Nannu received his bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering from the Birla Institute of Technology and Science in Pilani, India, his Master of Science in Geotechnical Engineering from the University of Michigan at Ann Arbor and completed several executive management programs at Dartmouth’s Tuck School of Business in Hanover, New Hampshire.
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Posted on February 28, 2018
Abhijit “Nannu” Nobis, of Nobis Engineering, Inc., was selected by a jury of his peers from New Hampshire’s engineering societies as the “2018 New Hampshire Engineer of the Year.” The American Council of Engineering Companies of New Hampshire (ACEC-NH) nominated Nobis based on his record of professional accomplishments, service to the profession, and contributions to the community. He received this award at the 67th Annual Engineer’s Week Banquet on February 22 at the Grappone Conference Center in Concord, NH.
Having helped nominate prior awardees, Nannu was stunned to be on the receiving end this time. “They may have selected me individually but it’s really a testament to all the professionals I have had the incredible good fortune to work with everyday these past 29 years,” said Nannu.
Nannu received his bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering from the Birla Institute of Technology and Science in India. He emigrated to the United States in 1978 and earned his Master of Science in Geotechnical Engineering in 1979 from the University of Michigan at Ann Arbor. He went on to complete several executive management programs at Dartmouth’s Tuck School of Business in Hanover, New Hampshire.
Nannu, as the founder and CEO of Nobis Engineering, developed a multi- disciplinary consulting firm with offices in Concord, New Hampshire, Lowell, Massachusetts, and Naugatuck, Connecticut. He instilled many of his personal values into the firm’s culture, including a Community Outreach Program and an employee incentive for volunteer commitments.
Nannu has been a tireless member of the ACEC NH Board of Directors since the mid-1990s. His community leadership positions include serving as the current chair of Granite United Way, former chair of the Greater Concord Chamber of Commerce, a former Trustee of New Hampshire Public Radio, and a former board member of Early Learning New Hampshire. In addition to his board duties, he frequently rolls up his sleeves to help with Habitat for Humanity, New Hampshire Food Bank, and local community organizations. Nannu was recognized by the U.S. Small Business Administration as the 2012 New Hampshire Small Business Person of the Year. His firm has also received numerous awards in New Hampshire, Massachusetts, and nationally.
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Posted on January 3, 2018
Under a competitive process, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), New England District has awarded Nobis Engineering, Inc. (Nobis) a 5-year, $25,000,000 indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity type contract to perform environmental remediation services at the Elizabeth Mine Superfund Site in Strafford, Vermont.
The Elizabeth Mine Superfund Site is an abandoned copper mine and is recognized as one of the largest and most intact historic mining sites in New England. The mine was operated from the early 1800s until its closure in 1958 with more than 3,000,000 tons of ore mined. The mine area is a source of heavy metals and sediment impacts to the Copperas Brook and Lord Brook watersheds, which all discharge to the West Branch Ompompanoosuc River and eventually flow into the Connecticut River.
Under this contract Nobis will manage and perform the consolidation and capping of mining waste in the Lord Brook Source Area to minimize the discharge of contaminants to Lord Brook. Prior to consolidation and capping activities, the South Mine and South Open Cut pit lakes will be dewatered and steep exposed bedrock slopes will be stabilized and blasted. Disturbed areas will be restored with a natural soil cover and a variety of seed mixtures to encourage the return of native species. Additional tasks will include operation of the active water treatment system located at the toe of the on-site tailing impoundment, installation of a passive treatment system to replace the active water treatment system, and adit closure activities.
Nobis previously performed remediation services at this site under a USACE 5-year, $25,000,000 Remedial Action Contract, where they managed and executed the capping of waste materials and the operation of the site’s water treatment plant. This work, completed in 2016, included the consolidation and capping of over 300,000 cubic yards of waste rock and tailings, the treatment of 20,000,000 gallons of contaminated water, and the implementation of innovative green remediation strategies which led to the project being selected for the 2014 USACE National Headquarters Green Dream Team Sustainability Award.
“We are tremendously pleased and grateful Nobis has been chosen again by the USACE New England District as their Elizabeth Mine site partner and remediation contractor for the next five years. Along with our team members, we look forward to delivering excellence, responsiveness, and results to the New England District, the EPA, and the community” said Nannu Nobis, CEO of Nobis Engineering.
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Posted on December 11, 2017
Diane Baxter, LSP earned her Massachusetts Licensed Site Professional (LSP). Ms. Baxter has over 20 years of experience planning, implementing, and managing hazardous waste site remedial investigations, feasibility studies, treatability studies, and remedial actions for federal clients.
Patrick Clarke, PE received his Massachusetts Professional Engineer License. As Project Engineer with five years of experience, he specializes in performing geotechnical investigations and foundation designs for transportation improvement and site redevelopment projects throughout New England. His experience includes providing geotechnical design for building and parking garage foundations, bridge replacements, roadway improvements, and recreational trails.
Adam Roy, LSP, CHMM earned his Massachusetts Licensed Site Professional (LSP). Mr. Roy has over 15 years of experience managing complex soil and groundwater investigation and remediation projects, performing Brownfields assessments and cleanups, and overseeing the operation of remedial treatment systems.
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Posted on December 11, 2017
Scott Harding, PE has been promoted to the role of Director, Federal Services. In his new role, Mr. Harding will lead Nobis’ federal marketing and business development strategies, develop and maintain client relationships, and support Nobis’ growth in the federal marketplace. Mr. Harding joined Nobis in 1992 and has over 20 years of experience working in the federal market as both a Program Manager and Project Manager on a variety of Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and Department of Defense (DoD) contracts. He currently serves as the Program Manager for Nobis on the EPA Region 1 Remedial Action Contract (RAC) where he oversees over 25 projects involving investigations and remedial actions at Superfund and Brownfield sites throughout New England. Drawing from his wealth of experience, Mr. Harding will continue to meet and exceed the needs of our federal clients, while strengthening Nobis’ presence in the federal marketplace.
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Posted on May 22, 2017
We are pleased to to announce Nannu Nobis has been selected by Granite United Way as its Board Chair. Nannu has been on the board since 2010 and has happily accepted the offer to chair.
“We are fortunate to have Nannu Nobis leading our Board of Directors,” said Patrick Tufts, President and CEO of Granite United Way. “Nannu has been a Loyal Contributor and Leadership donor to Granite United Way. His entrepreneurial spirit and dedication to collaborating with community leaders across all sectors will undoubtedly result in positive change in our community. I am honored to work with Nannu on the goals our Board has set forth.”
“I am humbled to have been elected to the position of Granite United Way Board Chair,” said Nobis. “There is a tremendous amount of work that has been done by our Board of Directors, the staff and volunteers, but we know there is much more we are striving to accomplish. I look forward to working with the staff, our Board and our tireless volunteers and partners statewide to improve conditions in our local communities and across our entire state.”
Congratulations, Nannu!
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Posted on March 2, 2017
We are pleased to announce the addition of two new staff members to our New England offices.
Stephanie Wilcinski joined the Marketing Team in the Lowell, MA office as a Graphic Designer/Communications Specialist. Stephanie brings over 5 years of experience in her field including both print and digital media, and will assist Nobis in strengthening its internal and external communications. Stephanie received her Bachelor of Arts degree in both Graphic Design and Mathematics from Assumption College.
Mansi Chhatralia joined the Civil Team in the Concord, NH office as a Staff Engineer. Mansi received her Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering from B.V.M. Engineering College and recently her Master of Science in Civil Engineering from Merrimack College. She previously worked as an Engineering Assistant and Infrastructure Planner.
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Posted on July 5, 2016
Nobis is pleased to announce the addition of two new members to the firm’s Board of Directors: Kirk Leoni, CPA, a Principal with Nathan Wechsler & Company of Concord, NH; and Roseline Marston, President of A.D. Marble & Company of Conshohocken, PA.
“We are all very pleased to announce the election of Kirk and Rose as our newest board members. Their joining the board marks a key milestone for Nobis. Their commitment, talent, and experience will play a critical role towards the continued growth of our business, our leadership, and each of our employee owners” said Nannu Nobis, CEO of Nobis Engineering.
Kirk B. Leoni, CPA, Principal, Nathan Wechsler & Company
Kirk Leoni, CPA, joined Nathan Wechsler in 1985 and served as the firm’s managing director from 2004 to 2014. He specializes in manufacturing, construction, and non-profits and provides consulting on succession planning to business owners and managers. Mr. Leoni earned a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from the University of Massachusetts, Isenberg School of Business. He is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and the New Hampshire Society of Certified Public Accountants and is a 2009 graduate of Leadership New Hampshire. In 2012, Mr. Leoni was honored by the governor of New Hampshire earning the Volunteer Service Award, and in 2014 he received the New Hampshire Board Impact Award from the NH Center for Non-Profits.
Roseline H. Marston, President, A.D. Marble & Company
Roseline Marston is the president of A.D. Marble & Company, an environmental, cultural, and engineering employee-owned company near Philadelphia. As the leader of an ESOP company, Ms. Marston knows that it takes a different kind of leader to guide the company. She understands how important it is to be as transparent as possible and communicate effectively to earn the trust of her co-owners. Ms. Marston graduated from Cornell University in May 1991 with a Bachelor of Science and went on to pursue a Master’s degree in Coastal Zone Management at the Oceanography Laboratory at Nova Southeastern University in June 1995. She has been with A.D. Marble since 1997 and has been the firm’s president since 2005.
Ms. Marston is a board member for The Philadelphia Foundation, an organization dedicated to maximizing the strategic impact that charitable contributions have on the community in the Philadelphia region. She was elected to the Board of Advisors for the ESOP Association in 2015. She is also an active member of the American Council of Engineering Companies’ board in Pennsylvania and the March of Dimes Transportation luncheon board.
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Posted on June 13, 2016
The New Hampshire Department of Transportation (NHDOT) I-93 Widening Project has won an America’s Transportation Award in the category for the Best Use of Innovation. This award was presented by the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, and the American Automobile Association (AAA). It is the direct result of NHDOT, the New Hampshire Department of Environmental Services (NHDES), the communities, the prime contractors, and the consultants – including Nobis Engineering – working together to make the I-93 widening project a reality.
The innovation recognized – and that which led to this award for NHDOT and the entire project team – was protecting water quality with improved stormwater management methods. Construction along the I-93 corridor, and particularly at exit 3, created a public outcry early in the project as a result of sediment getting into a nearby lake and creating turbid conditions. Conventional erosion and sediment control Best Management Practices (BMPs) and typical management approaches to construction had proven inadequate to meet stringent NH water quality standards and the public’s demand for environmentally friendly construction.
The stormwater treatment emphasis changed from conventional perimeter controls and filtration BMPs to a comprehensive stormwater management plan that included calculating runoff volumes and storage capacities, creating clean water diversions around active construction areas and the use of soil binders, cofferdams, pumps, and flocculant treatment systems to contain and treat virtually all stormwater runoff prior to release. The implementation of state of the art stormwater technologies has proven to be more valuable than just maintaining regulatory compliance; clean construction techniques have increased public support for the project, which helped NHDOT achieve its primary objective to create an opportunity corridor benefiting the local and regional economies of NH.
Nobis’ John St. John, CWS, CPESC, worked closely with NHDOT and NHDES to recommend and design the components of the stormwater management plan. John has been at the forefront of the I-93 construction activities and the implementation of the stormwater technologies and has provided oversight of the operation and maintenance of the stormwater management systems.
Great work, John, and congratulations to you and the entire NHDOT team for your win of the Best Use of Innovation Award and the many accomplishments achieved to deliver a successful project!
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Posted on May 24, 2016
Nobis has announced the promotion of three individuals in its Lowell, Massachusetts office.
“Nobis is proud to announce the promotion of these three talented and dedicated team members who have been committed to the growth of the firm and delivering each day for our clients,” said Ken Koornneef, P.E., President.
Jeff Brunelle, PG has been promoted to Project Manager. Jeff is a Professional Geologist with 17 years of experience leading soil and groundwater investigation and remediation, brownfields, and hazardous building material projects for numerous public and sector clients.
Deborah Chisholm has been promoted to Project Manager. She has 26 years of environmental planning, site assessment, remediation, redevelopment, and regulatory experience throughout New England.
Adam Roy, CHMM has been promoted to Project Manager. Adam is a Certified Hazardous Materials Manager with 15 years of experience leading complex soil and groundwater investigation and remediation projects and brownfields assessments, as well as operating and maintaining remedial treatment systems.
“We remain focused on the professional growth of our employees. We congratulate Jeff, Deb, and Adam on their deserved promotions and their leadership towards the continued growth of Nobis,” said Nobis’ CEO, Nannu Nobis, P.E.
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Posted on May 18, 2016
Kurt Jelinek, PE has been promoted to Associate in our Lowell, Massachusetts office.
“We’re extremely pleased to announce Kurt Jelinek as Nobis’ newest Associate. Kurt’s outstanding dedication and leadership over many years has been a key ingredient towards the growth of our transportation practice and company,” said Ken Koornneef, P.E., President of Nobis. “As Director of Transportation Services, Kurt has been extremely focused on delivering engineering solutions and building lasting client relationships.”
With more than 25 years of geotechnical, civil, and environmental experience, Kurt is a registered Professional Engineer involved in a variety of complex design, design-build, and construction projects involving bridge, rail, and highway infrastructure, as well as projects in the commercial development, education, housing, and energy markets. He is active in the American Society of Civil Engineers, having served as the Boston Chapter Transportation Group Chair, and the American Council of Engineering Companies where he has served as a Member of the Massachusetts Transportation Agency Liaison Committee. Kurt completed a Post-Graduate Fellowship in Civil/Environmental Engineering at MIT and holds an M.S. in Civil/Geotechnical Engineering at Utah State University and a B.S. in Geography at Utah State University.
Visit Kurt’s bio here.
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Posted on May 13, 2016
Tony Giunta, Senior Client Manager in Nobis’ Concord office, was recognized by the Business Industry Association of New Hampshire with an “Above and Beyond” Award. The award was presented at the group’s annual business meeting and member reception held Thursday, May 12 at the Radisson Hotel Manchester.
The Above and Beyond Award recognizes members who demonstrate outstanding achievement in helping BIA meet its mission which is “To promote a healthy business climate and robust economic future for New Hampshire. Through advocacy with state legislators and regulators, [BIA\ shapes business-friendly public policy and provides counterbalance to legislation and regulations that threaten the growth and prosperity of New Hampshire business.”
“We are pleased with Tony’s efforts to help build business for Nobis and community leaders in New Hampshire and excited about the recognition he received from BIA,” said Ken Koornneef, President.
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Posted on May 9, 2016
We are pleased to announce the hiring of four professionals in our Concord, New Hampshire office. The additions strengthen our geotechnical engineering and environmental capabilities while broadening the mix of clients we serve.
“We’re very pleased to have these four new team members on board at Nobis. Together, Mike, Mark, Jason, and Scott bring a tremendous amount of engineering and environmental talent and added depth to best respond to the growing needs of our clients”, said Pete Delano, P.E., Senior Vice President of Nobis.
Mike Ciance, PE, joins Nobis’ geotechnical engineering practice as a Senior Project Manager with over 24 years of geotechnical investigation and design experience on commercial and institutional projects, institutional/educational facilities, wind farms, commercial real estate developments, dam and levee projects, and environmental restoration projects. Ciance holds a MS in Geotechnical Engineering and a BS in Civil Engineering, both from Clarkson University in Potsdam, New York.
Mark Henderson, PG, joins Nobis’ environmental practice as a Senior Project Manager with over 25 years of consulting experience completing various environmental studies, remedial actions for petroleum clients, commercial development projects, National Environmental Policy Act assessments, and hazardous materials surveys. Henderson holds a BS in Geology from Keene State College, Keene, New Hampshire.
Jason Pelchat joins Nobis as a Senior Project Manager within Nobis’ environmental practice. He has over 18 years of experience completing a variety of commercial projects including environmental investigations, implementing cleanup strategies for soil and groundwater contaminated sites, environmental planning, and providing regulatory compliance expertise. Pelchat holds a BS in Environmental Science from Unity College, Unity, Maine.
Scott Carter, PE, joins Nobis’ growing geotechnical practice as a Senior Project Engineer with over 17 years of experience providing geotechnical engineering services for numerous transportation and commercial projects including bridge and roadway improvements, commercial development, and a variety renewable energy projects including solar and wind energy farms. Carter holds a BS in Civil Engineering from the University of New Hampshire, Durham, New Hampshire.
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Posted on January 11, 2016
Nobis is pleased to announce the addition of a new staff member:
Ting Chang, PE, joined our Massachusetts office as a Project Manager. Ms. Chang received her M.S. degree in Civil Engineering from Northeastern University, Boston, Massachusetts, and a B.S. in Civil Engineering from the University of Massachusetts, Dartmouth, Massachusetts. She is a registered Professional Engineer in Massachusetts and New Hampshire, and is a Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design Accredited Professional (LEED AP). Ms. Chang has nearly 20 years of experience in civil engineering, including commercial, institutional, industrial, and residential civil/site development.
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Posted on June 25, 2015
The Environmental Business Council of New England (EBC) announced the winner of their James D.P. Farrell Award for Brownfields Project of the Year as the General Services Administration (GSA) Property Remedial Action project in Watertown, Massachusetts (MA). Charter Contracting Company, LLC (Charter) of Boston, MA, was the prime contractor responsible for design, engineering, and construction on this Performance Based Contract. Nobis Engineering, Inc. (Nobis) as a team member to Charter provided civil engineering, soil cover and wetland design, and was among the award recipient project stakeholders which also included: the GSA; the Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR); the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE); the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (MassDEP).
The GSA Property Remedial Action in Watertown, MA, was a multi-faceted, collaborative project that transformed a 13-acre contaminated, unused, urban brownfield site into an essential community greenspace and wetlands habitat. The property was impacted by historical waste management storage and the burning of scrap. As the first Formerly Used Defense Site (FUDS) to transition from federal to local ownership, the success of the remediation project exemplified brownfields revitalization and stakeholder collaboration. After 94 years of federal ownership and 35 years of pressure from Watertown officials on behalf of their constituents, the political and financial conditions aligned for cleanup and redevelopment of the U.S. Army’s former Watertown Arsenal site. The project was successfully funded, achieved remediation goals, and returned the site to DCR ownership, where it would “fit into the DCR’s Charles River unit” and create a greenspace corridor in the heart of the city, according to Michael Misslin, Chief Engineer with the DCR. The land now provides recreational areas, flood mitigation, and wildlife conservation.
Between 2012 and 2014, Nobis provided environmental engineering services to Charter in support of site remedial actions, including:
• development of remedial action work plans;
• drainage analyses;
• soil delineation investigations;
• the engineering design of a 2-acre cover over polychlorinated biphenyl (PCB) impacted soil (<50ppm); • design of a 2-acre wetland replication area featuring an emergent island and 620 wetland plantings; off-site disposal of 950 tons of PCB soil (>50ppm);
• and remedial action closure reporting.
The EBC’s Annual EBEE awards are given for “outstanding environmental / energy accomplishments in the promotion of a sustainable, clean environment” and the Brownfields Project of the Year is awarded to a Brownfields project “that serves as an example of excellence notwithstanding the social, economic, technical and institutional challenges imposed.” The EBEE Awards were presented at the EBC’s 2015 Annual Meeting and EBEE Awards Celebration held on Thursday June 18, 2015 at the Newton Marriott Hotel with former Massachusetts’ Governor William F. Weld as the scheduled keynote speaker.
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Posted on June 16, 2015
The Greater Concord (NH) Chamber of Commerce honored Nobis Engineering, Inc. as Business of the Year at the 10th Annual Pinnacle Awards luncheon on May 28, 2015 at the Grappone Center in Concord, NH. The Greater Concord Chamber’s Pinnacle Awards recognize businesses that “have demonstrated professional excellence and commitment to the Chamber and the Community.” Nobis’ President, Kenneth Koornneef, PE, accepted the Business of the Year award on behalf of the company.
Nobis was recognized at the event along with the Small Business of the Year, Cimo’s South End Market; Business Leader of the Year, David Fries, Esq., of Cleveland, Waters & Bass, PA; Non Profit of the Year, Concord Area Trust for Community Housing (CATCH); the 2015 W. Grant McIntosh Volunteer of the Year Award given to Ryan Taylor of Fairpoint Communications; and Concord’s Young Professional of the Year presented to Charlie Cole of Cole Gardens.
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Posted on June 16, 2015
U.S. Senator Kelly Ayotte (R-N.H.) visited and toured Nobis Engineering in its Concord, New Hampshire headquarters on June 5, 2015. Nobis is a NH-based business that provides environmental, civil, and geotechnical engineering services to federal, state, municipal, and commercial clients throughout the Northeast. During her visit, Senator Ayotte met with Nobis’ employee-owners about the firm’s services; learned of its Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) which provides the company’s workforce with an ownership interest in the firm; and fielded questions during a Question and Answer (Q&A) session. Q&A topics ranged from future funding for Brownfields, municipal water supply, and transportation projects to national security and identity theft concerns.
As an expression of gratitude for the Senator’s work on behalf of ESOPs, Nobis’ President Kenneth Koornneef, PE, presented Senator Ayotte with a granite rock core sample taken as part of the firm’s work at the New Hampshire Motor Speedway. The core boasted the quote, “Thank you for your rock solid support for ESOPs. The Nobis employee-owners don’t take it for ‘Granite’.”
A native of New Hampshire, Senator Ayotte is a former NH Attorney General and has served as NH’s Senator since 2011. Senator Ayotte serves on the Armed Services; Budget; Commerce, Science, and Transportation; Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs; and Small Business and Entrepreneurship Committees in the 113th U.S. Congress.
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Posted on January 19, 2015
Nobis is pleased to announce that Senior Hydrogeologist Dr. James Vernon received the New England Water Works Association (NEWWA) Volunteer of the Year Award for his outstanding service throughout the year to NEWWA. Dr. Vernon also received an award for his 10 years of service as Chair of the NEWWA Groundwater Committee. He frequently presents at seminars offered by NEWWA. In 2014, Dr. Vernon and the Groundwater Committee offered a pre-Conference Workshop at the American Water Works Association national convention in Boston, MA.
Dr. Vernon leads Nobis’ water supply practice, which includes planning and assessment services from a water resources perspective and technical services focused on groundwater sources for water supply (i.e., wells). A particular focus of Dr. Vernon’s is the development and permitting of new water supply wells, including wells tapping both overburden and bedrock aquifers. Dr. Vernon is active, professionally, within the water supply field, serving on technical advisory committees, teaching professional seminars, and serving on committees for professional organizations. “Jim is a terrific resource of knowledge and has extensive hands-on experience to help our clients with their water supply needs and concerns.” stated Nobis’ President, Kenneth Koornneef, P.E.
Dr. James Vernon has been a consulting hydrogeologist/geologist since 1990. He has located, developed, permitted, and protected groundwater supplies (wells and springs) for federal, state, municipal, and private clients in eight states, including all New England states as well as New York. He has conducted groundwater studies in a variety of geologic settings including glacial deposits, weathered rock, crystalline bedrock, and sedimentary bedrock. He has worked successfully with regulators and regulations in all of the above states to permit new wells and bottled water sources.
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Posted on September 30, 2014
The Elizabeth Mine Superfund site remediation project has received the Green Dream Team Award as part of the 2014 United States Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Sustainability Team Award program. The award was presented at the USACE Senior Leadership Conference in August of 2014. The Green Dream Team Award recognizes interagency teams for extraordinary leadership in sustainability.
Located in South Strafford, VT, Elizabeth Mine was an abandoned copper and iron-sulfate mine that ceased operations in 1958. The $20 million remediation project involved the removal of hazardous waste that had developed during the mine’s more than 150-year lifespan. The New England District USACE teamed with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and a consultant team including Nobis Engineering, Inc., to remediate the 43-acre site, a project which was completed ahead of schedule and more than $600,000 under budget.
Nobis Engineering has been involved with the project since 2011; we were awarded the American Council of Engineering Companies/Vermont Section 2013 Engineering Excellence Award. More information about Nobis’ services on the project may be found here.
Detailed information about the award may be found here.
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Posted on June 16, 2014
As part of its 25th Anniversary celebrations, Nobis Engineering, Inc. (Nobis) in Lowell, MA has partnered with local non-profit organization Mill City Grows (MCG) in assisting them with the launch of MCG’s Mobile Market. A farmers’ market on wheels, MCG’s truck and Mobile Market trailer will travel the City of Lowell beginning the summer of 2014. The Mobile Market will make stops in six locations around the city allowing Lowell residents easy access to organic, locally-grown produce from MCG gardens. On Tuesday, June 17, 2014 at 9am, Nobis is proud to host a ribbon cutting for the new Mobile Market in the parking lot of its Lowell office at 585 Middlesex Street. Community members and staff will have the opportunity to shop for produce and support MCG.
The Mobile Market has also been made possible in large part due to an investment by the Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources (MDAR). Graphic design services for the trailer were provided by graphic designer Shawna Dermer of New York City, NY; printing of the trailer graphics SGI Graphics Inc. of Belmont, MA; installation of the trailer graphics were supplied by Dylan & Pete’s of Lowell, MA.
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Posted on May 19, 2014
Nobis Engineering, Inc. (Nobis) has been selected as the:
• 2014 National Small Business Administration 8(a) Graduate Firm of the Year
• 2014 Massachusetts Small Business Administration 8(a) Graduate Firm of the Year
The Small Business Administration has selected Nobis Engineering as their Massachusetts and National 2014 8(a) Graduate Firm of the Year, recognizing Nobis for their business growth, success in the Federal marketplace, and commitment to their customers and community since their April 2004 graduation from the SBA 8(a) program.
Nobis’ Senior Vice President Peter Delano comments,
These two SBA awards are a testament to SBA’s critical assistance as well as Nobis’ commitment to and success in competing and winning as a small business Federal contractor since our SBA 8(a) graduation.
SBA’s 8(a) Business Development program is a nine-year assistance program which “provides socially and economically disadvantaged firms access to government contracting opportunities and specialized business training and counseling to help them become viable competitors in the Federal marketplace.” SBA makes the 8(a) Graduate Firm of the Year Award to a formerly certified 8(a) Business Development Program participant that has been a graduate from the 8(a) program for at least one year.
Since graduating from the SBA 8(a) program over ten years ago, Nobis’ revenues have more than doubled, the firm has grown significantly to 100+ employees and six offices.
Both awards were presented by the SBA to Nobis CEO Abhijit “Nannu” Nobis during National Small Business Week held May 12-16, 2014.
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Posted on July 23, 2013
Nobis was the American Council of Engineering Companies of Vermont (ACEC/VT), Engineering Excellence Grand Award winner for its work at the Elizabeth Mine Superfund in South Stafford, Vermont.
The Elizabeth Mine Site, one of the largest and most intact historic mining sites in New England, operated for 100+ years producing over 50,000 tons of copper. After the mine closed in 1957, mine tailings, waste rock, and smelter waste remained. These wastes discharge acid rock drainage (ARD) and dissolved metals, resulting in surface water impacts as far downstream as the West Branch of the Ompompanoosuc River. To mitigate these impacts, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency developed a site closure remedy requiring the construction of a 45-acre geosynthetic waste containment system to reduce ARD discharges from over 3 million cubic yards of waste located within two tailing piles. In 2010, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers selected Nobis to perform closure to the tailing piles.
The ACEC/VT annually sponsors an Engineering Excellence Awards Program to showcase exemplary engineering projects completed in Vermont. A panel of judges comprised of distinguished planners, engineers and construction professionals selects award winners from entries submitted. The winners of this competition were announced at the Annual EWeek Banquet which was held in February, 2013. The winners of the Engineering Excellence Award Competition was honored at ACEC/VT’s Annual Meeting and Awards Banquet in June, 2013.
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Posted on March 23, 2012
Nobis Engineering, Inc., a multi-disciplinary consulting firm providing diversified environmental, geotechnical, and civil engineering services, announced today that their CEO, Mr. Nannu Nobis, has been selected by the U.S. Small Business Administration as the 2012 New Hampshire Small Business Person of the Year. Mr. Nobis was recognized for his leadership, dedication to his community, and innovative business solutions that have driven Nobis’ business growth and contributed to the nation’s overall economic growth.
Each year, the Small Business Administration recognizes outstanding business owners for their success and contributions as part of National Small Business Week. Nannu will be recognized by SBA at their May celebration. “We’re thrilled to hear that Nannu has been selected by the SBA for his leadership, community commitments, and the success of our firm. We’re very proud of our growing small business and being a part of the SBA community,” said Pete Delano, Senior Vice President.
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