Two engineers planning infrastructure project

Land Development Engineering

Land development requires more than drawing a site plan. Access, drainage, utilities, grading, easements, zoning, platting, environmental constraints, and agency requirements must work together. Waeltz & Prete helps owners and development teams understand these issues early and convert a concept into coordinated, permit-ready construction documents.

Services

Construction worker examining blueprints on site

Site feasibility and development due diligence.

Designer planning construction project with laptop

Concept planning and site layout coordination.

Aerial view of housing development site

Platting and subdivision infrastructure.

Construction workers paving a street

Grading, paving, parking, and accessible-route coordination.

Erosion prevention setup with stacked rock bags

Drainage, storm sewer, detention, and water quality facilities.

Long blue pipes with forest background

Water and wastewater utility design.

Construction vehicles working on a sandy beach

Erosion and sedimentation controls and SWPPP support.

Worker in blue helmet at construction site.

Easement exhibits and utility coordination.

Engineer with thumbs up and permit

Municipal, county, TCEQ, TxDOT, and utility permitting.

Engineer in hard hat studying plans

Construction plans, cost estimates, bidding, and construction support.

Commercial and Industrial Development

For commercial and industrial projects, we coordinate the civil site design with the architect, owner, contractor, utility providers, and reviewing agencies. The goal is a site that functions well, drains properly, can be constructed efficiently, and satisfies the requirements for access, fire protection, utilities, parking, grading, and stormwater management.

Subdivision and Residential Development

For subdivisions and residential projects, we assist with roadway layout, lot grading, drainage, detention, water and wastewater systems, platting, easements, phasing, and construction documents. Early evaluation of topography, floodplain, downstream drainage, utility capacity, and jurisdictional requirements reduces redesign and helps establish a realistic development strategy.

Aerial view of houses under construction

Take the First Step

Before committing to a site or final layout, talk with us about the civil engineering constraints that can affect density, cost, permitting, and schedule. A focused early review often identifies the decisions that matter most.