MECO ENGINEERING COMPANY, INC. has extensive experience in the planning and development of 1,000’s of residential and commercial subdivision lots.

Our Civil Department focuses on the specialized engineering disciplines that relate to subdivision and site development, storm water planning and management and miscellaneous engineering needs not specifically related to transportation.  Our work includes projects for municipal and county governments, state and not-for profit agencies, universities and school districts, residential, commercial, and industrial clients. 

MECO's experienced Team civil engineering Team can help coordinate your specialized Design-Build project.  Let our vast experience, innovative yet cost effective approach and successful involvement with these types of projects work for you on your next exciting development project. 

Complete civil engineering and surveying services are available for individual sites, subdivisions and commercial/industrial developments.  We are also prepared to assist potential developers to determine the feasibility of projects, by completing Economic Feasibility Studies, and calculating Initial Opinion of Probable Project Costs.

Civil Site Development Services

· Conceptual Plans /Site Planning/Master Plans

· Preliminary Engineering Reports / Feasibility Studies

· Land Re-Use and Rezoning Assistance

· Storm Water Pollution Prevention Management Plans

· Engineering and Design Services

                  Design/Bid/Build Projects and Design-Build Projects

· Plans and Specifications

· Cost Estimates

· Site Grading Plans

· Establish floor elevations

· Layout Plans (subdivisions/Lots  - Residential/Commercial)

· Site Collection/Storm water Detention Design

· Utility Relocation/Extension Design

· Land Survey Services

· Planning services/technical assistance

Typical Civil Projects

· Subdivision Development

· Site Development planning for new building construction (coordination with project architect)

· Parking lots, Driveways, Sidewalks

· Utilities (water/sewer/gas/electric)

· Step structures

· Retaining Wall Systems

· Storm Water Management Systems and Facilities

· Sediment and Erosion Control Systems

· Storm Water Detention Facilities

Additional Services

           Computer-Aided Design Drafting (CADD)

     Computer modeling & storm water analysis, Hydraulic studies (HEC-RAS)

· Wetlands Determinations

                  Soils Exploration and Report (Sub Consultant)

· Archeological Studies and Report (Sub Consultant)

· Permit applications (MoDOT/IDOT/SHPO/MDNR/IEPA

                  US Army Corps of Engineers/Rail/Local)

· Multi-agency and client coordination associated with the project

· Property record research, preparation of easement descriptions and documents

· Structural Analysis (i.e., retaining wall systems)

· Geotechnical evaluations

· Traffic control plans

· Construction management services

· Construction observation services

· Project Management and Construction Administration

Site Planning and Development projects can encompass many specialized elements, including Economic Feasibility Studies and Master Planning to ensure optimal use of property. The information below represents the technical expertise that can be required of these types of projects.

    Land Use & Rezoning Assistance

    Site Planning

    Master Planning

    Wetlands Determination

    Soil Exploration

    Coordination with Local, Regional and National permitting agencies

    Initial Opinion of Probable Project Cost

    Storm Water Analysis & Design