Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
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Affiliations
Certification
Board Memberships
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Philip E. Gauffreau P.E.

Easton,PA

Summary

Experienced geotechnical engineering consultant and team leader with a proven track record. Expert in karst risk mitigation/repair and ground improvement, with strong technical writing skills. Recognized for mentoring teams and delivering innovative site development solutions, enhancing project outcomes and client satisfaction.

Overview

37
37
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Owner

Square PEG Consulting, LLC
06.2025 - Current

Geotechnical engineering consultation and expert services related to:

  • Site Development (Earthwork & Foundations)
  • Subsurface Explorations (Scope/RFP Guidance & Report Peer Reviews)
  • Karst & Sinkholes (Risk Mitigation & Repair)
  • Ground Improvement
  • Constructability & Value Engineering
  • Troubleshooting
  • Litigation Assistance
  • Insurance Claims (Forensic)

Discipline Leader, Geotechnical Engineering

Colliers Engineering & Design
05.2012 - 04.2025

Managed performance of a multi-regional operation, growing it from origins at Maser Consulting to $16+ million gross revenue with 70+ staff.


Recruited, led, and mentored senior management team.


Developed and maintained multiple clients, including private developers, commercial and institutional owners, public works officials, contractors, and attorneys.


Managed a wide variety of development and construction projects, providing geotechnical engineering, construction materials testing and Special Inspection services, as well as related laboratory testing.


Performed as a seller-doer in the industry, participating in many networking organizations and events.



Vice President

NTH Consultants, Ltd.
07.1988 - 05.2012

Served as Geotechnical Engineer and Project Manager, rising to Vice President role.


Participated in the engineering and construction observation for multiple development projects throughout the Delaware Valley region, including Philadelphia, PA.


Named Geotechnical Engineer of the Year in 2006 by the Philadelphia Section of the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE).


In 2007, opened and managed new office for NTH in the Lehigh Valley (Bethlehem, PA).

Education

Master of Science - Civil Engineering

Lehigh University
Bethlehem, PA
06-1988

Bachelor of Science - Civil Engineering

Lehigh University
Bethlehem, PA
06-1984

Skills

    Geotechnical engineering consultation & expert services

    Karst & sinkhole risk mitigation & repair

    Geotechnical report peer reviews & alternative analyses

    Ground improvement solutions

    Value engineering & troubleshooting

    Technical writing & proofreading

Affiliations

  • American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE), Lehigh Valley Section
  • Delaware Valley Geo-Institute (DVGI)

Certification

Professional Engineer In PA, NJ & DE


NJDCA Special Inspector (R-Con, SS&B, SW, SM)

Board Memberships

Northampton County (PA) Industrial Development Authority (NCIDA): Vice Chair


Levitt Pavilion Steel Stacks: Member

Timeline

Owner

Square PEG Consulting, LLC
06.2025 - Current

Discipline Leader, Geotechnical Engineering

Colliers Engineering & Design
05.2012 - 04.2025

Vice President

NTH Consultants, Ltd.
07.1988 - 05.2012

Master of Science - Civil Engineering

Lehigh University

Bachelor of Science - Civil Engineering

Lehigh University