Public engineering firm profile
Ascent Consulting & Engineering
Bridgeport, WV
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- Services
- 28
- Offices
- 1
- Leaders
- 6
- Founded
- 2018
Overview
Ascent Consulting and Engineering is a West Virginia-based civil, environmental, and consulting engineering firm founded in 2018. With a staff experienced across civil, mechanical, and environmental disciplines, Ascent delivers services spanning environmental assessment and remediation, oil and gas site engineering, materials testing and inspection, utilities, site development, telecommunications, surveying, and construction services. Ascent serves public and private clients across West Virginia and the surrounding region through an AASHTO-accredited materials testing lab.
- Founded
- 2018
Services
Environmental Services
Environmental services support regulatory compliance and cleanup work.
Oil and Gas Services
Civil and environmental engineering services for oil and gas clients, from well pad and compressor station design to permitting and inspection.
Materials Testing and Inspection
Construction materials testing and inspection through an AASHTO-accredited laboratory. Services include concrete, asphalt, and compaction testing.
Government Services
Engineering and consulting services for municipal and government clients.
Site Development
Site development supports civil design for new sites and expansions.
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Leadership
Mike Nestor
Managing Member
P.E.
Civil Engineer registered professionally in WV, PA, VA, OH, and MD with over 15 years of experience in land development, stormwater management, and transportation. Graduated from Fairmont State University with a B.S. in Engineering Technology.
Zach Assaro
Member
Graduated from Fairmont State University with a B.S. in Civil Engineering and Technology. Over 10 years of consulting experience in civil engineering, telecommunications, and site development. Handles daily operations and guides projects from concept to completion.
Amanda Wright
Senior Project Manager
Holds a Master of Business Administration from Salem International University. Over 16 years of experience as a project manager in the Oil and Gas industry, with expertise in permitting, regulatory compliance, government affairs, and negotiations.
Eric Short
Senior Project Manager
Graduated from Fairmont State University with a B.S. in Civil Engineering Technology and an A.S. in Architectural Engineering Technology. Fifteen years of experience in commercial, residential, and oil and gas site development, including highway design, traffic studies, stormwater, and sanitary sewer design.
Andy Kincell
Field Services Division Manager
Graduated from Fairmont State University with an A.S. in Civil Technology. Over 30 years of experience in construction materials testing and inspection. Oversees the AASHTO-accredited lab. Holds WVDOH certifications in concrete, asphalt, and compaction testing; ACI Concrete, Aggregates, and Strength Testing Technician Grade 1; PTI Certified Level; and Contractors License.
Jeffrey Knepper
Senior Environmental Division Manager
CPG, LRS
Graduated from West Virginia University with a B.S. in Geology. Certified Professional Geologist and WV Licensed Remediation Specialist with 20 years of experience on complex environmental and regulatory projects. Experienced AST inspector with over 1,000 completed inspections across WV, PA, OH, KY, WI, MI, VA, and NY. Former state-wide Environmental Resources Program Manager for WV, handling permitting and compliance for mining facilities.