Trusted Civil Engineers

Serving the Mid-Atlantic Since 1972

Expert Civil Engineers

Draper Aden has the expertise to provide all elements of conceptual and final development plan preparation, site and utility layout, preparation of construction plans and specifications, contract administration, permitting and regulatory and municipal approvals, while our other divisions work to support them. Our team includes registered professional engineers, planners, designers, landscape architects, inspectors, and technicians with extensive site development and infrastructure design experience

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Multiple Services Under One Roof

Draper Aden Associates’ aspirations and capabilities are growing every day. Our firm boasts an award-winning team of engineering professionals specializing in providing a wide array of services. Currently, our eight in-house teams include Environmental Services, Geotechnical Engineering, Site Development and Infrastructure, Structural Engineering, Subsurface Utility Engineering, Surveying, Utilities Engineering, and Waste Resources Engineering.

Client Reviews

“It was a real pleasure working with you and the Draper Aden team. Your professionalism and approach to environmental management were always very impressive, as well as your profound knowledge and pure awesomeness. I definitely feel enriched from the experiences I had working with you all to manage groundwater at the landfill.”

Erin Abrahams

SWPPP Program Manager, Fairfax County

"I have watched in amazement the speed of reacting to countless roadblocks thrown in your way… Liesfeld asked of all of you to sprint towards this sign off to overcome these challenges…. I am proud to work with you all and I deeply appreciate your dedication/effort.”

William Roberts

Senior Project Manager, J.E. Liesfeld Contractor, Inc.

"Excellent work and you all really impressed me with the timing!"

Jeremy Starkey

TowneBank

“Kudos to Draper Aden. These reports are higher quality than I have observed in the Virginia practice typically, I was pleased with the level of data and the recommendations for subsequent analysis. Draper Aden did a good job and has strong data to make decisions on.”

Tim Richter, PE, GE, CEG, PMP

President of MATERA LLC

"Draper Aden has been a fantastic partner and has provided outstanding services as a part of our design team for the renovations of our Eddie Smith Field House. ... It is a very important facility for us and thanks to Draper Aden’s work will provide an even greater experience for our student-athletes, staff and the greater campus community."

Rick Steinbacher

Senior Associate Athletics Director, Capital Projects & Facilities at UNC Chapel Hill

Contact us today!

Are you looking for a trusted expert for your civil engineering needs? Do you have questions about permitting, design, or construction administration? We’re here to help. Tell us about your project, and we’ll find a way to assist you.

Our Services

Civil Engineering

Aerial Services
Construction Administration and Materials Testing
Environmental Services
Site/Civil Engineering
Surveying
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Geotechnical Engineering

Foundation Design
Slope Stability Studies
Earth Retaining Structures
Pavement Design
Sport Facility Design
LEED® Considerations
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Utilities

Wastewater Collection and Treatment
Watershed Management Engineering
Funding Assistance
Permitting and Easement Acquisition
Preliminary Engineering Reports for
Wastewater and Water Systems
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