At Upright, our Civil Engineers have expertise in a variety of residential and commercial project types, including:

• Grading Plans
  Site-specific grading design for new construction or site modifications, ensuring proper elevations, slopes, and compliance with local standards.

• Drainage Plans
  Designs to manage site runoff and surface water flow, helping to prevent flooding, erosion, and foundation issues.

• Stormwater Management (C.3 Compliance)
  Preparation of Stormwater Control Plans (SWCPs) including Low Impact Development (LID) features, bioretention, detention/retention systems, and full C.3 compliance.

• Utility Plans
  Horizontal layout and coordination of water, sewer, gas, and electrical service lines.

• Erosion & Sediment Control Plans (ESCP/SWPPP)
  Temporary and permanent erosion control strategies to protect disturbed sites during and after construction.

• Site Layout & Planning
  Preliminary site engineering to support feasibility studies, zoning compliance, and design development.

• Cut & Fill / Earthwork Analysis
  Earthwork calculations to optimize grading, balance cut and fill, and reduce export/import costs.

• Roads & Parking Lots
  Design of roadways, drive aisles, and parking lot layouts to meet vehicular, pedestrian, and ADA requirements.

• Retaining Wall Civil Support
  Drainage, grading, and backfill plans to integrate with structural wall design for site stabilization.

• Structural Engineering Support
  Civil support for structural elements including coordination with engineers for foundations, retaining walls, and site structures.

• Septic & Wastewater Systems
  Design and civil coordination for on-site wastewater systems, including advanced treatment technologies where needed.

• Water Resources
  Drainage studies, hydrology/hydraulic reports, and water flow modeling for culverts, storm drains, and watershed management.

• Trails & Public Access Elements Design and layout for pedestrian and recreational access, including trail alignments, crossings, and path surfacing.

• Driveway & Access Design
  Engineering for new driveways, curb cuts, and emergency/fire access per local agency standards.

• Lot Splits & Subdivisions
  Civil support for tentative and final parcel maps, lot line adjustments, and small subdivisions.

• Site Maps, Investigations & Reports
  Preparation of site base maps, field investigations, and summary reports to support design and permitting.

• Permit Support & Agency Coordination
  Preparation of submittal packages, response to plan check comments, and coordination with cities, counties, and utility districts.

• Construction Support
  Responsive updates, plan clarifications, and field coordination to keep construction moving smoothly.