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Services

Engineering across every phase of your project.

From initial feasibility through design, permitting, construction documentation, and construction administration, our team stays actively involved at every stage — applying sound engineering judgment and practical solutions.

One team, from the first sketch to final certification.

01 Plan
02 Design
03 Permit
04 Build
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Civil Engineering

From the first feasibility sketch to permit-ready plans, we carry a site through every phase of design.

Conceptual Engineering & Site Planning

  • Evaluate site feasibility and development potential early in the process.
  • Prepare conceptual grading and site layout options.
  • Identify ADA access and site circulation constraints.
  • Outline preliminary utility connections and infrastructure needs.
  • Assess stormwater management opportunities and challenges.

Preliminary Engineering & Entitlements

  • Develop site plans suitable for city and agency review.
  • Advance grading design and site layout.
  • Design ADA-compliant access and path of travel.
  • Prepare stormwater quality and treatment concepts.
  • Coordinate wet utility layouts (water, sewer, fire).
  • Assist with entitlement submittals and agency coordination.

Construction Documents

  • Produce complete, permit-ready construction plans.
  • Finalize grading and drainage design for construction.
  • Design ADA-compliant site improvements.
  • Prepare stormwater control and SWPPP documents.
  • Complete wet utility design (water, sewer, fire systems).
  • Deliver coordinated, buildable plans to support bidding and construction.
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Land Planning & Development

Due diligence and strategy that turn raw ground into an approved, buildable project.

  • Perform due diligence to identify site constraints and development risks.
  • Review zoning, general plan, and local agency requirements.
  • Evaluate site feasibility, yield, and development potential.
  • Identify environmental, floodplain, and permitting considerations.
  • Coordinate with agencies, consultants, and utility providers early in the process.
  • Provide site planning input to optimize layout, access, and circulation.
  • Support project budgeting with preliminary cost considerations.
  • Assist with project strategy, timelines, and entitlement path.
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Construction Administration

We stay engaged through construction so the plans get built the way they were designed.

  • Provide ongoing support during construction to ensure plans are properly implemented.
  • Respond to contractor RFIs and clarify design intent.
  • Review submittals, shop drawings, and material specifications.
  • Coordinate with contractors, owners, and agencies throughout construction.
  • Review and process plan revisions and change orders.
  • Conduct site visits to observe progress and general conformance with plans.
  • Assist with resolving field issues and unforeseen site conditions.
  • Support project closeout, including punch lists and final certifications.
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Surveying & Mapping

Survey and mapping services coordinated through Licensed Professional Land Surveyors.

  • Coordinate surveying services through Licensed Professional Land Surveyors.
  • Integrate survey data into engineering design for improved accuracy and coordination.
  • Provide boundary, topographic, and ALTA/NSPS land title surveys.
  • Support development with construction staking and field layout.
  • Prepare Record of Survey maps, Parcel Maps, and Lot Line Adjustments.
  • Develop easement exhibits and legal descriptions.
  • Deliver specialized surveying services tailored to project needs.
  • Reduce conflicts, control costs, and keep projects moving efficiently.

How We Work

We collaborate with architects, developers, contractors, agencies, and property owners — from concept through construction.

  • Architects
  • Developers
  • Contractors
  • Public Agencies
  • Land Surveyors
  • Property Owners