ABOUT US

Who We Are

Aldrich + Elliott (A+E) was formed in 1995 with a simple objective; to provide our clients with personal, responsive, quality and innovative water resource engineering services at competitive fees. From our office in Essex, VT, A+E employs twenty dedicated environmentalists, including licensed professional engineers and technicians, ready and eager to tackle whatever challenges you face in water resources.

Aldrich + Elliott (A+E)

Vision

Leading initiatives to sustain our region’s water resources.

Mission

Dedicated to innovative water resource solutions for our community and environment.

30 Years of Success and More to Come

A letter from Jason Booth PE, President

From my start at Aldrich + Elliott in 2003 (as an intern) through today, our company’s philosophy has remained the same: To provide every client with superior customer service and innovative engineering solutions. Guided by this simple philosophy, a small water resource engineering firm started in 1995 by John Forcier and Brad Aldrich has grown to one of the premier water resource engineering firms in the State of Vermont. We have worked with over sixty municipalities since our founding to address their wastewater, water, and stormwater needs.

A+E starts each project by listening carefully to understand the client’s experience to develop a deep understanding of the problem. We then consider all possible solutions and apply a wealth of past experiences, engineering knowledge, and innovation to identify the best answer. Every situation is unique and deserves a solution specifically tailored to its needs, which is what makes our job so much fun..

A+E’s small size has allowed our firm to rapidly transition into the post-Covid economy and retain employees over the tumultuous past 5 years. As we continue to adapt and grow, our commitment to our core values and our clients remains steadfast. While we offer rapid communication through videoconferencing, our firm is located 100% in-state. Our ownership team is available to meet in-person with local communities and we value the long-term relationships our face-to-face interactions foster.

While we have been successful at the “business of engineering,” first and foremost we are environmentalists with a deep passion for the abundant natural resources in Vermont and the surrounding region. Our greatest satisfaction is helping our communities to protect public health and improve water quality, while protecting our environment for future generations.

A+E has a rich history throughout the state and had the privilege of working on the following firsts in Vermont:

  • 1st municipal Sequential Batch Reactor wastewater treatment process –Johnson, VT
  • 1st UV disinfection system for a municipal wastewater treatment process – Johnson, VT
  • 1st uranium removal system for a municipal water system – Marshfield, VT
  • 1st arsenic removal system for a municipal water system – Newport, VT
  • Municipal WWTF improvements to comply with Lake Champlain Phosphorus TMDL

Our current projects remain on the cutting edge of water resource needs and we have been working with local communities on new challenges, including Lead Service Inventory development, PFAS identification and remediation, and flood-recovery efforts following the 2023 and 2024 flooding events

As company President, I have overseen an expansion of our workforce and have continued the work of the company’s founders. I had the opportunity to work directly under Brad, John, and our most recent company president Wayne Elliott and am driven by the principals that they used to form the company. I could not be more proud of our legacy and what we have become, and I am excited about the future of A+E.

What we’re about

Helping our communities use water in sustainable ways. Protecting the environment for future generations.

Our core values reflect our beliefs and culture as an organization and guide our strategic thinking in every aspect of our business.

Commitment to Excellence. Superior standards of quality and service.

We care about what we do, how we work, our colleagues, and the clients we serve, which inspires us to excellence. We recognize that our solutions need to stand the test of time and therefore we take painstaking care of each client and each project. We take ownership of our work and embrace the professional standard of care entrusted to us by our clients.

Innovation. Challenge the status quo to deliver better solutions.

We listen, observe, and think. We are curious, resourceful and continually seek out ways to expand our knowledge. Learning leads to fulfillment, wisdom, and opportunity. We are problem solvers, forward thinkers and innovators.

Integrity. To live according to the highest standards of professional conduct.

We do the right thing. We are honest, accountable for our words and actions and treat each other with respect. Integrity builds trust, which is the basis for all our relationships.

Respect. To treat everyone as we expect to be treated.

We keep promises, and build trust. We expect communications to be open, honest, and respectful. When ambiguity or uncertainty arises, people can ask questions and be heard. We are honest, ethical and authentic.

Teamwork. Together we can attain more toward a shared purpose than we can alone.

We believe in the power of relationships. We take pride in collaborating to create outcomes beyond those which we would achieve independently. We recognize that each individual brings unique skills and ideas, and we embrace this diversity as a strength.

Stewardship. Serving our community and profession.

Giving back is part of our culture. We have logged countless hours volunteering in our community and professional and technical organizations to lend a hand and make a difference.

Organizations. We support the following organizations working throughout the State in Water Resource management.
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