Sebago Technics: Local people, global thinking

By Rich Livingston
Freelance Writer

In the Lewiston-Auburn community and throughout the state, Sebago Technics – the civil, environmental and land use engineering firm – has been engaged in many of the projects that have helped grow our communities and our state. Staffed by seasoned professionals who are also community leaders, Sebago Technics is experienced in the use of new technologies, the development of alternative energy, environmentally sensitive design standards and cost-effective construction. Whether working for a private developer, business, property owner or municipalities, Sebago Technics has the ability to provide a broad diversity of services that can take projects from concept to completion. Sebago Technics’ ability to provide such a wide range of services in-house consolidates responsibility, clarifies communication and approvals processing, virtually eliminating the need for subcontracting, which ultimately saves time and money.
From its new offices on Goddard Road in Lewiston, Sebago Technics’ Lewiston-Auburn staff includes Regional Vice President Michael Gotto, P.L.S., who has more than 30 years of development experience in the Lewiston-Auburn community. Mike founded Technical Services, Inc., and managed that firm for more than 27 years prior to joining Sebago Technics in 2007. Mike’s knowledge of local and state permitting issues, and his planning and design expertise have involved him in countless local development projects and land use issues. He is currently a member of the Auburn Comprehensive Plan Committee.
Team Leader Jan Wiegman, P.E. has more than 25 years experience as a professional engineer. He is well versed in site design and permitting for commercial projects, retail facilities, warehouse facilities, and medical facilities. Jan is a member of the Auburn-Lewiston Rotary Club and active in his hometown of Leeds.
Senior Project Manager Chris Branch, P.E. spent more than 26 years serving the city of Lewiston in a number of capacities, including Director of Public Works. A registered Professional Engineer, Chris has extensive experience in planning, budgeting, design, permitting and construction of a wide variety of public and private infrastructure projects, including industrial parks, residential developments, public infrastructure improvement projects and projects in the hospitality industry. Chris is a member of the Lewiston Development Corporation, the American Public Works Association and the Maine Swim Officials Association.
Project Engineer Joseph McLean, P.E. is also a professional engineer and is certified as a LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) Professional, from the U.S. Green Building Council. He is also a Certified Professional in erosion and sediment control and has an especially strong background in stormwater regulations and management. He has been integral to the company’s success in the Lewiston-Auburn market.
Sebago Technics Executive Vice President Mark Adams spent many years in public administration in both Lewiston and Auburn. Mark is currently a trustee of Central Maine Medical Center and of Central Maine Community College and is a former board chair of Androscoggin Home Care and Hospice.
Sebago Technics has been bringing cost-effective planning and engineering, and environmental sensitivity to its local projects for many years. Whether optimizing traffic signal management to reduce vehicle emissions, supporting the design and development of alternative energy or employing engineering and design practices which reduce environmental impact. Sebago Technics’ staff has been and are engaged in a number of projects utilizing innovative, yet practical design and construction technologies. The firm is currently involved in a wind power project on the coast of Maine, potential biomass projects and has provided services for a unique underground hydropower station that could become the largest development of any kind in Maine’s history and supply 1,000 megawatts of energy – enough to power 300,000 homes.
Sebago Technics consistently seeks to support economic and land development in the Lewiston-Auburn and tri-county area. Retail, residential, commercial, and industrial; public works and private enterprise: Sebago Technics has “Engineering expertise you can build on”… multi-disciplinary capabilities and services from a single, integrated source, right here in Lewiston-Auburn.