SESI Consulting Engineers provides value-driven engineering for owners, developers, and the construction industry.

1. What challenge were you facing before engaging SESI? Many of our projects involve complex redevelopment conditions, including environmental concerns, geotechnical challenges, stormwater issues, permitting coordination, and site constraints. We needed a team that could help us understand the technical issues, evaluate the risks, and provide practical solutions that aligned with our development goals.

2. What stood out most about how SESI worked with us? SESI has always been responsive, professional, and collaborative. What stands out most is the team’s ability to take complicated technical issues and explain them in a way that allows us to make informed business decisions.

3. How did SESI help simplify or solve a complex issue? SESI helped simplify complex site and environmental matters by clearly identifying the issues, outlining the available options, and recommending practical next steps. Their guidance has helped us move projects forward while balancing cost, timing, compliance, and overall feasibility.

4. What made the collaboration different from other firms? The collaboration feels like a true partnership. SESI does not just provide reports or technical comments — the team works with us to understand the broader project objectives and helps us find realistic solutions that support those goals.

5. What was the outcome or impact? SESI’s involvement has helped us make better-informed decisions, reduce uncertainty, and advance challenging redevelopment projects with greater confidence. Their work has been valuable not only from a technical standpoint, but also in helping us manage risk and keep projects moving.

6. Would you work with SESI again? Why? Yes, absolutely. We value SESI as a trusted partner because they are reliable, solution-oriented, and committed to helping us navigate complex projects in a thoughtful and practical way. We appreciate the relationship and look forward to continuing to work together.

Edwin Lebron, Real Estate Development Manager, Devli Real Estate

Rockefeller Group has partnered with SESI on numerous projects over the years, most recently as the civil engineer for our speculative warehouse development at 10 Normandy Drive in Piscataway, New Jersey. On this project, SESI provided a full suite of engineering services, including entitlements, permitting, civil engineering and design, geotechnical and environmental consulting, and construction testing and inspection.

The project presented several unique challenges, including a multi-year NJDEP wetlands permitting effort and a large fill import program. SESI was instrumental in navigating both. Their team successfully guided the permitting process through strategic planning, technical expertise, and effective agency coordination, while also leading the planning and coordination of the fill import operation to keep the project on schedule and identify meaningful cost savings.

SESI consistently brings a practical, solutions-oriented approach to complex projects and understands the broader objectives of a development team. They have been a valued partner on this and many other projects, and we look forward to continuing our relationship on future developments.

Joshua R. Kuskin, Director, Design & Construction North Central Development, Rockefeller Group

For over three decades SESI has constantly provided Professional solutions to our Project issues, No matter how complexed. I have been VERY fortunate to have SESI as a geotechnical partner. Wishing SESI another successful 50 years!!

Tom de Poortere, Belle Construction 

In cold chain real estate development, environmental and site issues can quickly disqualify potential properties for our clients, which is why we rely on SESI. Their environmental and civil teams are focused, thorough, and, most importantly, proactive. They flag potential issues early, walk us through what they actually mean for the site, then help us develop practical solutions rather than just handing over a report. That approach consistently helps us find the best execution strategies, and it’s why SESI is one of the first calls we make on a new project. We plan to work with them for a long time to come.

Axel Anderson, Head of Development, Yukon Real Estate Partners

Working with SESI over the past five plus years has been a pleasure. The people are knowledgeable and provide the data necessary to develop our projects without leaving important information out of their reports. Having worked with many geotechnical firms over my career I can honestly state that this is not the norm, as numerous important design issues are not addressed by their competitors and often the final decisions are left to others without adequate support. That has not been the case working with SESI, as they have been instrumental in helping create cost effective solutions to difficult problems.

Bruce Hawkins, Property Development and Special Projects Manager, Federal Business Centers, Inc.

1. What challenge were you facing before engaging our team? “Our biggest challenge was finding a true partner who understood what we needed to move a project forward. We wanted a team that could navigate complex issues alongside us, not just provide technical services.”

2. What stood out most about how we worked with you? “The team was always available, responsive, and proactive. We always felt supported and knew we could count on them when issues arose.”

3. How did our team help simplify or solve a complex issue? “The SESI team takes the time to thoroughly work through each project, think creatively, and develop practical solutions. Their deep understanding of real estate development is especially valuable on complex projects and helps us overcome challenges that might otherwise stall progress.”

4. What made the collaboration different from other firms? “They understand that the ultimate goal is getting the project to the finish line. That mindset drives every recommendation they make and every challenge they help solve.”

5. What was the outcome or impact? “Their guidance has given us the confidence to pursue more opportunities, resulting in additional development projects and helping deliver much-needed housing.”

6. Would you work with us again? Why? “Absolutely. In fact, we’ve never stopped working with them. They’ve become a critical part of our team from the earliest stages of every project because we trust their expertise, responsiveness, and commitment to our success.”

Mary Serafy, Director of Development, BRP Companies

LAN values our long relationship with John and the entire SESI team! They have been our first choice for outsourced geotechnical services for many years. SESI is much more than just another subconsultant to LAN; they are a trusted partner and truly part of our extended team.

Steven J. Ramiza, P.E., Chief Operating Officer, LAN ASSOCIATES  

SESI has been a reliable partner for all of our geotechnical needs over the past decade. As a design build firm, timing and quality work product is critical to ensure projects stay on track and on budget. The SESI team has always taken the time to understand our particular project needs in order to develop an appropriate scope and deliver reliable work product in a timely manner. You guys have been a great partner!

Owen Dykstra, President, Dykstra Associates, PC

I have encountered a recurring theme over the years when we took over a project with another Geotechnical Engineer already engaged. SESI’s ability to listen and re-think approaches has yielded practical solutions that allowed stalled projects in both planning stage and construction to proceed. Their environmental group has shown a similar ability to listen and re-think difficult situations to solve surprises quickly. Shortest summary is “SESI provides quick practical solutions compared to what feels like science projects from some consultants”.

Thomas G. Gallagher P.E., P.P., Bldg. ICS, Managing Engineer, The Morris Companies

1. We needed a consultant that would function more like a business partner. Someone that matched our intensity and could respond with the urgency our business demands. 2. From day one, your team’s professionalism and attention to detail stood out. The responsiveness and level of care made us feel confident we were in the right hands. 3. You firm always seems to break complex tasks into clear, manageable steps. Deep industry knowledge combined with years of experience in the field, have helped us deliver on countless milestones. 4. You firm always seems to break complex tasks into clear, manageable steps. Deep industry knowledge combined with years of experience in the field, have helped us deliver on countless milestones 5. Unlike other firms we’ve worked with, you didn’t just deliver one limited service or another. You stayed engaged and adapted as our needs evolved. It felt like a true partnership rather than dealing with an outside consultant. 6. The result is that our business has grown and the number of collaborations we have with SESI has increased. Over the years we’ve probably done more than four dozen projects together over the years. We’re proud to have been one of their earliest clients and look forward to continuing to work with them for many years to come. 7. Absolutely [We would work with you again]. The track record we’ve developed with your firm is unmatched and from our perspective there is no one else that provides comparable service.

Peter Palazzo, President, LRC Construction LLC