Public engineering firm profile
Careaga Engineering
Budd Lake, NJ
Civil engineering, land surveying, and septic design specialists in Northern and Central New Jersey.
- Services
- 41
- Offices
- 1
- Leaders
- 1
- Size Estimate
- 1-9 employees
Overview
Careaga Engineering is a full-service civil engineering, land surveying, and structural design practice serving residential and commercial clients across Northern and Central New Jersey. From its base in Morris County, it provides comprehensive site design, septic system engineering, environmental permitting, structural inspections, and expert land use testimony. It handles the complete lifecycle of design, municipal approvals, and construction permitting, specialising in challenging terrain, waterfront properties, and advanced wastewater treatment systems.
- Size Estimate
- 1-9 employees
Services
Civil Engineering
Provides comprehensive site planning, grading, and drainage engineering for residential and commercial land developments.
Septic System Engineering
Specialises in the design, testing, permitting, and remediation of conventional and advanced wastewater treatment systems.
Structural Engineering
Delivers structural design, forensic inspections, foundation repairs, and compliance certifications for buildings and pools.
Land Surveying
Offers high-precision surveying services including boundary mapping, topographic surveys, and construction layout.
Environmental Engineering and Permitting
Navigates complex state environmental regulations for wetlands, flood hazards, and preservation area compliance.
Geotechnical Engineering
Assesses soil conditions and designs structural support systems like underpinning and pile foundations.
Lakefront and Waterfront Engineering
Designs and permits docks, seawalls, boathouses, and marinas for waterfront properties.
Land Use Board Approvals and Expert Testimony
Provides expert engineering testimony and guides applications through municipal planning and zoning boards.
Design-Build Services
Delivers integrated design and construction coordination for septic restorations and structural repairs.
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Leadership
Jeffrey Careaga
Principal Engineer & Owner
PE
Jeffrey Careaga is the owner and Principal Engineer of Careaga Engineering. He holds a B.S. from the University of Pennsylvania School of Engineering (1984) and attended the Wharton School of Business (1979-1984). He is a licensed Professional Engineer in New Jersey with over 34 years of local construction and engineering experience serving thousands of clients across Northern and Central NJ.