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Civil Engineering

Smart Infrastructure for Thriving Communities

Designing strong, reliable systems that make everyday life better.

Civil engineering is at the heart of how communities grow and thrive. We work alongside cities, counties, and private partners to create infrastructure that improves daily life today while preparing for tomorrow. From streets and utilities to land development and parks, our engineers, planners, and specialists bring know-how and a collaborative spirit to every project.

We see ourselves as part of your team – here to provide a full range of services as your one-stop shop. Sustainability and smart tech optimization aren’t extras for us; they’re built into how we work. Whether you’re planning a new neighborhood, replacing aging infrastructure, or creating spaces for people to connect and play, we’ll help you navigate challenges, make informed choices, and deliver results that last.

With the largest team in our firm, civil engineering anchors everything we do. It’s the core that connects our disciplines, drives collaboration across projects, and delivers the infrastructure communities rely on every day to thrive and grow.

Roads and Streets Designed for People

Designing complete streets that move communities forward

Every community deserves streets that are safe, connected, and built for everyone who uses them. No matter if it’s small-town main streets to high-capacity urban corridors, your roads do more than move traffic – they can move people, strengthen neighborhoods, and create lasting value.

Our team helps you design corridors that balance safety, accessibility, and sustainability. With a focus on complete streets, we consider multimodal access, stormwater, and even aesthetics, ensuring your investment improves both function and experience. No matter if your priority is smoother rides, safer crossings, or streetscapes that attract growth, we’ll tailor a solution that fits your community’s vision.

Road and Street Design Services

  • Urban and rural street design
  • Complete streets planning
  • Pavement rehabilitation
  • ADA compliance
  • Traffic calming and safety improvements 

Utilities Designed to Keep Communities Running

Dependable systems that perform reliably today and adapt for tomorrow

Your community depends on utilities that work every day, without fail. Water, sewer, stormwater, and dry utilities form the unseen infrastructure that keeps life moving. We help you design systems that perform reliably today and adapt as your community grows.

Our approach looks beyond construction to long-term operation, maintenance, and resilience. The result: efficient systems that meet regulations, protect budgets, and stand up to change. You’ll have confidence that your infrastructure is built to serve residents and businesses for decades.

Utility Design Services

  • Water and sewer system design
  • Stormwater conveyance
  • Lift stations and pump systems
  • Utility coordination and relocation
  • Infrastructure modeling and analysis 

Trenchless Technology Applications

Renewing underground systems with less disruption

When it’s time to renew or replace underground infrastructure, keeping streets open and communities moving is a priority. Trenchless technology makes that possible – minimizing surface disruption while completing essential upgrades below ground.

These advanced methods help you shorten construction timelines, reduce costs, and maintain access for residents and businesses. Ideal for dense neighborhoods, busy corridors, and environmentally sensitive areas, trenchless approaches let your community stay connected while critical improvements take place.

Trenchless Technology Services

  • Pipe bursting and lining
  • Horizontal directional drilling
  • Cured-in-place pipe (CIPP)
  • Trenchless feasibility studies
  • Construction oversight 

Comprehensive Parks, Trails, and Multimodal Design

Spaces that bring people together

Great parks and trails do more than connect people to nature; they connect people to each other. If you’re revitalizing a city park or creating a regional trail system, your investment builds community health, pride, and identity.

We help you design spaces that are safe, inclusive, and sustainable. Whether it's bikeways and campgrounds or multimodal corridors, every design supports active living and environmental stewardship. Together, we’ll create places where your community gathers, moves, and grows stronger.

Park, Trail, and Multimodal Services

  • Trail and bikeway design
  • Park infrastructure and access
  • Recreational facilities (courts, campgrounds)
  • Multimodal planning
  • Landscape and drainage integration 

Land Development Designed to Inspire

Turning plans into places

Land development is about creating spaces where people can live, work, and grow. Whether you’re developing a new neighborhood, business district, or mixed-use campus, your project should reflect both ambition and practicality.

We support you from concept through completion, helping your team navigate permitting, infrastructure design, and sustainable strategies. With a balance of technical precision and creative insight, we help you deliver developments that add value and create places where people want to be.

Land Development Services

  • Site layout and grading
  • Utility and drainage design
  • Permitting and approvals
  • Residential and commercial development
  • Sustainable site strategies

Industrial and Rail Design Built for Growth

Delivering infrastructure that powers performance, efficiency, and long-term success

Your industrial or rail facility has unique demands – heavy utilities, precise logistics, and tight safety standards. Every design choice impacts performance and profitability. We help you plan and build infrastructure that keeps operations efficient, compliant, and ready for what’s next.

Our designs are grounded in a clear understanding of how your business works. We focus on creating solutions that enhance productivity today and scale for future expansion, from utility systems to rail access.

Industrial and Rail Design Services

  • Industrial site planning
  • Rail access design
  • Heavy utility infrastructure
  • Environmental permitting
  • Logistics and access optimization 

City and County Engineering Support

Your partner in building stronger communities

Municipal leaders juggle constant priorities like maintaining infrastructure, planning for growth, and responding to community needs. Having a trusted engineering partner helps you do it all with confidence.

As an extension of your team, we provide expertise, project management, and strategic support. We’re here to help with development review, capital planning, or grant funding, and ultimately, to make your job easier and your community stronger. With us by your side, you’ll have the insight and flexibility to manage today while preparing for tomorrow. 

Engineering Support Services

  • On-call municipal engineering
  • Development review
  • Capital improvement planning
  • Grant and funding assistance
  • Public engagement and communication 

Future Project Need? Contact Us!

To speak with a member of our team or learn more about our services, please fill out the contact form.

 

Civil Engineering

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