Headquartered in Portsmouth, RI, NEI is a premier Civil Engineering and Land Surveying firm with over four decades of history in the region. Since our founding in 1985, we have provided comprehensive consulting services to commercial, residential, and institutional clients throughout southern New England.

Founded by Kamal Hingorany, PE, PLS, and local entrepreneur Bob Mastin, the firm was named in homage to the indigenous Narragansett tribe. Today, the second generation has taken the reins, with Neal Hingorany, MS, PLS, assuming the role of President in 2018. We are proud to be a certified Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) in Rhode Island and Massachusetts, and were honored as the RI MBE of the Year in 2005.

We offer a full spectrum of development services, ranging from initial site feasibility and environmental permitting (RIDEM, CRMC, NBC) to complex structural design and wastewater systems. Whether navigating Low Impact Development (LID) conservation designs or executing precise land surveys, NEI combines deep local knowledge with technical excellence.

We guide clients through the complex maze of local and state regulations with a focus on efficiency and sustainability. We operate on the belief that high-quality engineering is an investment that pays for itself. While engineering represents a small percentage of a project’s overall budget, smart design can generate significant savings by creating construction efficiencies and preventing costly delays, lawsuits, or penalties.

NEI is committed to leaving “last century’s” technology behind. We utilize automation, robotics, and cloud-based systems to eliminate repetitive tasks, allowing our team to focus entirely on your specific needs.

• Advanced Surveying: We map sites using GPS-controlled UAVs (drones), photogrammetry, and 3D scanning. This allows us to create affordable, 3D point clouds even for residential projects.

• 3D Design: We utilize AutoCAD 3D products to ensure our deliverables are not just accurate, but visually understandable for our clients.

We maintain a robust network of trusted partners, including architects, landscape architects, biologists, and testing companies. Rather than handing you a list of numbers, we integrate these specialists directly into our workflow. This allows NEI to manage the project holistically, controlling tempo, quality, and cost, so you have a single, reliable point of contact.

Living and working in the “Ocean” and “Bay” states, we are acutely aware of the realities of sea-level rise and climate change. We take a long-term outlook, balancing immediate client needs with global environmental factors. Our goal is to provide robust, calculated designs that ensure your home, business, or infrastructure thrives despite future environmental challenges.

NEI is dedicated to supporting local non-profits, specifically those focused on conservation, public access, and low-to-moderate-income housing. We set aside a portion of our profits annually for sponsorships and donations. If you represent such an agency, please contact us. We are proud to offer reduced or at-cost rates to help you achieve your mission.