Richard J. O'Connell

Rich has over 40 years of experience in civil engineering and land development. He has been responsible for civil engineering design for private sector clients on a multitude of projects ranging in scope from 10,000 square feet to over 2 million square feet. In addition to his private sector experience, Rich is also familiar with the public sector of the engineering profession as having worked for Massachusetts Highway Department. His work experience culminates in a thorough knowledge of the local, state, and federal regulatory process for land development projects located throughout the northeast. Prior to starting RJO’Connell & Associates in 2004, Rich spent the previous five years managing the Boston office of a national engineering and architectural consulting firm. He is a registered professional engineer in Massachusetts, Maine, New Hampshire, Connecticut, Rhode Island, New York, and New Jersey. Some notable projects Rich has been involved with include the expansion and renovation of Natick Mall and Shopper’s World – Natick and Framingham, MA, Burlington Mall expansion and renovation (2nd level) – Burlington, MA, Jefferson (JPI) Apartments at Den Rock – Lawrence, MA, Jordan’s Furniture Distribution Center – Taunton, MA, South Bay Center – Boston, MA, The Loop and Loop West – Kissimmee, FL, Target Stores – Windsor, CT, Easton, MA, and Haverhill, MA.