
IDS Engineering Group
Civil engineering, district representation, and public works services across Texas
About the firm
IDS Engineering Group provides civil engineering services for public and private clients across the Greater Houston area and beyond. The practice focuses on land development, public works, traffic and transportation engineering, district engineering, site development, hydrology and hydraulics, land surveying, construction services, and GIS. With over 45 years of experience in district creation, it has provided district engineering services for 120 utility districts and currently represents more than 70 districts across 15 Texas counties, with client relationships spanning more than 30 years.
- Firm type
- Civil Engineering · Transportation Engineering · Land Surveying · Water / Wastewater Engineering
Capabilities
Land Development
Service websiteCivil engineering and planning services for private land developments, ranging from single-family residential projects and business parks to master-planned communities.
- Municipal Utility Districts (MUDs)
Assisting with the formation, planning, and engineering of municipal utility districts.
- District Creation and Feasibility Studies
Developing district creation reports and conducting annexation feasibility studies.
- Water and Wastewater Systems
Designing robust water supply, distribution, wastewater collection, and treatment systems.
- Stormwater Management Systems
Designing stormwater collection, detention, treatment, and outfall systems.
- Parks, Trails, and Open Spaces
Planning and design of recreational facilities, trails, and public open spaces.
- TCEQ Bond Application Reports
Preparing and submitting bond application reports to the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality.
Public Works
Service websiteComprehensive engineering services for public infrastructure projects, from preliminary planning and design through construction management.
- Roadway and Paving
Planning and design of surface transportation systems, including vehicular and pedestrian pathways.
- Water and Wastewater Infrastructure
Engineering of water supply, distribution, storage, and wastewater collection and treatment facilities.
- Drainage and Flood Control
Designing major drainage improvements and flood control systems to protect public infrastructure.
- Recreational Facilities
Developing public parks, multi-use trails, and open space systems.
Traffic and Transportation Engineering
Service websitePlanning, analysis, and design services to improve safety, efficiency, and connectivity for public and private clients.
- Traffic Engineering Studies
Conducting comprehensive studies to analyze traffic flow, safety, and capacity.
- Traffic and Transportation Design
Designing roadway layouts, signage, signals, and pedestrian elements to meet local and state requirements.
District Engineering
Service websiteConsulting and representation services for utility districts, specializing in master planning, infrastructure design, and asset management.
- District Representation and Reporting
Providing monthly reports, reviewing customer inquiries, and representing utility boards at meetings.
- Capacity and Permit Monitoring
Monitoring water and sewer capacity commitments and managing district permit renewals.
- Infrastructure and Asset Planning
Developing short-term capital improvement plans and long-term asset management strategies.
- Utility Rate and Budget Studies
Conducting water and sewer rate studies and participating in annual budget reviews.
- Funding and Grant Applications
Preparing grant applications for programs through TWDB, TDPW, and FEMA.
Site Development
Service websiteDesigning comprehensive civil engineering packages to support permitting and construction across diverse project types.
- Permitting and Construction Packages
Preparing detailed civil design packages and construction plans for regulatory approval.
- Multidisciplinary Coordination
Interfacing with project teams to maximize the functional and marketable success of site developments.
Hydrology and Hydraulics
Work in this area is organized into supported delivery tasks.
- Performing Detailed Engineering Analyses To Support Stormwater Management
Support includes Performing detailed engineering analyses to support stormwater management.
- Flood Control
Support includes flood control.
- Drainage Designs
Support includes drainage designs.
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Land Surveying
Work in this area is organized into supported delivery tasks.
- Professional Surveying Services To Support Site Development
Support includes Professional surveying services to support site development.
- Public Works
Support includes public works.
- Land Development Projects
Support includes land development projects.
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Construction Services
Work in this area is organized into supported delivery tasks.
- Providing Construction Management
Support includes Providing construction management.
- Construction Phase Support
Support includes construction phase coordination and field assistance.
- Observation Services For Infrastructure
Support includes observation services for infrastructure.
- Development Projects
Support includes development projects.
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Support includes Work in this area is organized into supported delivery tasks.
Geographic Information Systems
Establishing and managing GIS databases for utility districts and municipal public works.
Industries
Land Development · Government · Water Resources · Highways & Roads · Stormwater & Flood Control · Utilities · Parks & Open Space · Commercial · Multifamily Residential
Projects
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