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Construction Design & Engineering
Posted: August 19, 2022
O’Neil joins Hancock Associates as survey manager
Chelmsford, MA Hancock Associates, a leading provider of land surveying, civil engineering and wetland science services, has hired James O’Neil, LLS as survey manager. O’Neil is responsible for overseeing the surveying department in the local office and coordinating with the surveying teams in other offices.
O’Neil has almost 30 years of experience in land surveying. Prior to joining Hancock Associates, he held positions as director, chief of surveys and assistant survey manager at several well-respected engineering firms and was the owner of his own land surveying company.
O’Neil attended Wentworth Institute of Technology and participated in the institution’s civil engineering program.
He is a licensed Professional Land Surveyor in New Hampshire, Maine, Vermont and Connecticut and pursuing licenses in Massachusetts and Rhode Island.
O’Neil is a member of the National Society of Professional Surveyors, the New Hampshire Land Surveyors Association, the Connecticut Association of Land Surveyors and the Massachusetts Association of Land Surveyors and Civil Engineers. He is also a former member of the Bedford, New Hampshire Zoning Board of Adjustment.
“I joined Hancock Associates because of their reputation for being an exceptional company with great people and a supportive atmosphere,” said O’Neil. “I’m excited to be part of the team.”
“Jim has extensive experience in surveying and applying the latest technology and will help foster our continued growth into our northern neighbors,” said Wayne Jalbert, Hancock’s president. “I am so glad to add him to our expanding team.”
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