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Emerson Harper & Associates is a minority-owned small business that specializes in subsurface exploration, engineering, construction management, and environmental services throughout the greater DMV area (Maryland, Washington DC, and Virginia.)

With almost two decades of diverse experience, we have a proven track record of successfully completing projects of all sizes, including some of the DMV region's largest.

Somendra Kahatapitiya
President

Somendra Kahatapitiya is the President and sole owner of Emerson Harper & Associates, LLC. With over 17 years of experience in the engineering and subsurface drilling industry, Somendra has a proven track record of successfully managing complex projects for State and Local governments.

Somendra has led long-term, multi-million dollar contracts ranging from Design Build to Design Bid Build on State, local, and municipal level projects.

As a seasoned expert in all types of subsurface drilling activities, Somendra possesses the knowledge and experience required to take projects from inception to completion safely and efficiently, ensuring that they are completed within the allocated budget and on time.

  • His extensive project management experience includes notable projects such as:

    • National Parks IDIQ: Tidal Basin & West Potomac Park

    • I-495/I-270 P3 Project

    • MTA Red Line

    • B&P Tunnel

    • MdTA Section 200

    • MD 404 Design Build

    • DC Water Clean River projects