About the Company
Attar Engineering, Inc. is a civil, structural, and marine engineering firm located in southern coastal Maine.
We offer civil, structural and marine engineering services to municipalities, residential and commercial developers. The firm was established in 1988 and employs about ten technical staff members. Our design professionals have total control of their projects from the ground up and are involved in the fieldwork, design, permitting and construction phases. At Attar Engineering, Inc., we are dedicated to turning our clients’ dreams into successful developments.
Attar Engineering, Inc. is based in Eliot, Maine (10 miles from Portsmouth, NH). The majority of our workload is in York and Cumberland counties in Maine and Rockingham and Strafford counties in New Hampshire. We are licensed to practice engineering in Maine, New Hampshire, and Massachusetts. Attar’s president and founder, Kenneth A. Wood, is a licensed professional engineer, a certified wetland scientist and a subsurface disposal system designer in New Hampshire.
Most of our projects are done entirely in house, from the field to the final plans and specifications. We start with a native piece of property, conduct all fieldwork, accomplish preliminary through final designs, obtain all permits and approvals and often provide construction management services. We also foster the design team approach on more involved projects in which we coordinate our efforts with architects, landscape architects, golf architects, design-build contractors and other design professionals.
About the Team
Kenneth A. Wood - President, P.E.
Kenneth A. Wood, P.E. has served as the president of Attar Engineering, Inc. since founding the civil, structural and marine engineering company in 1988. Today, Attar Engineering, Inc. employs about ten technical staff members and designs, permits and manages projects of up to $50 million in Maine, New Hampshire and Massachusetts for municipalities, residential and commercial developers.
Ken has held the position of district engineer for the York County Soil and Water Conservation District since 1990; He authored the initial Stormwater Management for Maine manual for the Maine Department of Environmental Protection.
Recently, Ken was responsible for managing the replacement of over 800 feet of seawall for the Town of Wells, Maine in cooperation with the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and the Maine Department of Environmental Protection. He also was instrumental in obtaining a thirty-year Tax Increment Finance District (TIF) for Sea Dog Realty, LLC, owner of the Eliot Commons, for the economic development of a new hotel, function facility and business and office spaces. Ken is a partner in Real Property Resolution Corporation (RPRC); a firm he formed with other business associates.
Ken holds professional engineering registrations in Maine, New Hampshire and Massachusetts and a National Council of Engineering Examiners (NCEE) certificate. He is a certified wetland scientist (NH), a Title V Inspector (MA) and a certified National Association of Underwater Instructors (NAUI) SCUBA Diver. He belongs to the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE), the National Society of Professional Engineers (NSPE), the Society of Wetland Scientists (SWS), the Technical Advisory Service for Attorneys (TASA), the National Trust for Historic Preservation and the Maine Woodland Owners. Ken has been a member of the Eliot Conservation Commission for over twenty years, is a past director of the Portsmouth Chamber of Commerce and is a past chairman of the Maritime Heritage Commission. He is also a Director and Shareholder of Cape Neddick Country Club.
From 1978 to 1982, Ken was a naval architect at the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard and was responsible for the design of primary and secondary hull structures. He was a supervisory mechanical engineer and branch head at the shipyard until 1987 and managed up to 32 engineers and technicians responsible for the design and construction of naval refueling facilities. He earned his B.S. in civil engineering from the University of New Hampshire and has received certificates in program management from Worcester Polytechnic Institute and in wetland science from the University of New Hampshire’s continuing education division.
Ken lives in Eliot with his wife and daughter on a small farm and enjoys fishing, skiing and boating.
Lewis Chamberlain - Engineering Project Manager, P.E.
Lewis Chamberlain, P.E. joined Attar Engineering, Inc. in 1995. Since receiving his professional engineering license in 2001, Lewis has served as a senior project manager, responsible for the design, permitting, and management of various civil, site, and structural projects.
In the past few years Lewis has managed the engineering and permitting of several large projects including; additions to Mitchell and Shapleigh schools (Kittery, ME), expansions for Spencer Press (Wells, ME), Wells Storage Solutions, Sanford Storage Solutions, York-Ogunquit Storage Solutions, Wells Medical Facility, Wells Medical Office Building, Berwick Medical Office Building, and Punkintown Place (South Berwick, ME). He has also designed and managed several commercial site projects including Summer Village in Wells, ME and Seaglass Village in Wells, ME each a 200+ unit seasonal cottage facility, and Chapel Road Crossing in Wells, ME a mixed-use development consisting of retail space and 117 dwelling units. He recently was pleased to witness the completion of Old Marsh Golf Course in Wells, ME a project he has worked on in various capacities, for several developers, since the beginning of his tenure at Attar Engineering. Lewis was also involved with The Links at Outlook Farm golf course and function facility in South Berwick and Berwick, Maine and Cape Neddick Country Club in Cape Neddick, Maine.
Lewis was also instrumental in obtaining approval from State and Federal agencies for the 525-acre Fenderson Brothers Compensation parcel in Wells, Maine – the first parcel approved for off-site compensation to meet the Maine Department of Environmental Protection’s In-Lieu Fee program; Woodlot Alternatives, Inc. (now Stantec) provided all environmental services for this effort.
Lewis recently became certified as a Third-Party Inspector (3PI) for the Maine Uniform Building and Energy Code (MUBEC) in the fields of Commercial Building, Residential Building, Commercial Ventilation, Residential Ventilation, Commercial Energy and Residential Energy. He is also a Maine DOT Local Project Administrator. Lewis maintains a professional engineering license in Maine and is a member of the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE).
Lewis enjoys working with clients and also with fellow members of project teams including attorneys, architects and environmental consultants. He also enjoys serving as a resource to younger engineers in the Attar office and contributing to the development of the business. Lewis became interested in the engineering field while working as an intern at International Paper (Androscoggin Mill, Jay, Maine) during summer breaks in high school and college. He earned his B.S. in civil engineering from the University of Vermont in 1992. His lifetime interest in skiing led to two post-collegiate years working and skiing in the Pacific Northwest; he is also an accomplished long-distance runner.
Lewis currently resides in Eliot, Maine, with his wife and two children.
Chris Wilber - Survey Project Manager, P.L.S/L.L.S.
Chris Wilber, P.L.S./L.L.S. joined Attar Engineering in 2024 and brings more than 35 years of experience in land surveying, geospatial services, engineering support and project management. Throughout his career, he has held executive leadership roles and managed complex projects across New England and beyond.
Chris is a licensed Professional Land Surveyor (P.L.S.) in Maine and Licensed Land Surveyor (L.L.S.) in New Hampshire, and is committed to supporting successful projects and long-term client relationships.
Wyatt Page - Senior Project Engineer, E.I.
Wyatt Page, E.I. joined Attar Engineering, Inc. in 2022. Wyatt earned a B.S. in Civil Engineering, with a focus on transportation engineering, from the University of Maine in 2019. He received his E.I. in 2021 and is employed as a project engineer working on several aspects of project design, permitting, management, and inspection.
Wyatt lives in New Hampshire and enjoys an array of outdoor activities, including but not limited to: skiing, golfing, disc golf, hiking, biking and bird watching.
Jameson Miller - Project Engineer
Jameson Miller joined Attar Engineering, Inc. in 2023. He earned a B.S. in Civil Engineering from the University of New Hampshire in 2023. Jameson is a Project Engineer, specializing in structural design, analysis, and engineering.
Jameson lives in Newington, New Hampshire and enjoys golfing, fishing, skiing, and supporting all New England sports teams, but the Patriots especially.
Nathan Gosselin - CAD Designer, S.I.T.
Nathan Gosselin joined Attar Engineering, Inc. in 2024. He earned his A.S. in Civil Engineering from the York County Community College in 2023, and received his Surveyor-in-Training (S.I.T.) certification in 2026. Nathan is a CAD Designer and Surveyor-in-Training, involved in civil engineering projects while apprenticing under our Professional Land Surveyor, Chris Wilber.
Nathan lives in Eliot, Maine and enjoys golfing, soccer, and appreciating live music and sporting events with his friends.
Chris LeClerc & Jay Brown - Survey Crew Chief & Technician
Chris LeClerc joined Attar Engineering, Inc. in 2023 after spending 30 years working for an industrial automation company, where he served as a Product Manager. He lives in York Harbor, Maine, with his wife and dog (Elsa) and enjoys skiing, boating, golfing, and hiking.
Jay Brown joined Attar Engineering, Inc. in 2021 following a 25 year career at a manufacturing facility in Portland, Maine, primarily working as an Engineering Technician. He resides in Cape Neddick, Maine with his wife and enjoys target shooting and nearly any activity outdoors, especially during the winter months.
Together, Chris and Jay (and Elsa) make up our dedicated field survey crew, diligently collecting critical site and field information to support our surveyors and engineers in developing accurate plans and designs.
Elsa - Executive Survey Assistance
Elsa joined Attar Engineering, Inc. in 2025. As the Executive Survey Assistant, she takes the job of “site supervision” very seriously, keeping a close eye on equipment, exploring the terrain, and making sure no snack goes unaccounted for.
Elsa is always happy to greet fellow team members in the office with a wagging tail. Whether trekking though job sites or taking a well-earned break in the truck, Elsa brings a positive spirit to every project.
In her free time, Elsa enjoys digging up the lawn, chasing after turkeys, and curling up in a sunny chair for a cozy nap.
Amanda Mason - Office Manager
Amanda Mason joined Attar Engineering, Inc. in 2025 and brings her strong organizational, research, and communication skills to keep the day-to-day operations running smoothly and support the team behind the scenes.
As Office Manager, Amanda is often the first point of contact for new projects, answering the phone and helping clients get started. She takes pride in creating a welcoming and responsive experience, helping clients feel supported and making sure questions and requests get to the right place. Amanda enjoys being part of a collaborative team and helping maintain an organized, efficient, and positive office environment.
Amanda lives in Dover, New Hampshire with her partner and two charming cats, and enjoys spending time with friends, reading, and gardening in her free time.
Sarah Wood - HR Manager
Sarah Wood officially joined Attar Engineering, Inc. in 2025. In her role as HR Manager, she supports employees and fosters a positive, team-oriented workplace, while also assisting with accounts payable and project applications.
Sarah lives in Boston, Massachusetts with her fiancé.
Judy Wood - Vice President
Judy (JP) Wood joined Attar Engineering, Inc. in 1994 as the Vice President and first Office Manager. Her responsibilities include overseeing the company overhead, accounting, retirement, insurance, and legal programs. She is also responsible for company, client, and sub-contractor services and the company’s overall well-being.
Judy has extensive knowledge in managerial and personnel issues. Her previous experience comes from 10+ years in the hospitality and catering industry; she was a partner in one of the Seacoast’s premier catering firms. Judy graduated from the University of New Hampshire with a Bachelor’s of Arts degree in Psychology.
She has also been directly involved with Eliot Festival Days for the past 15 years. She enjoys singing and is a long-standing member of Con Tutti. She resides in Eliot with her husband and daughter where she raises ducks and sheep. She enjoys skiing, swimming, sailing and kayaking.