IDS Engineering Group

Civil engineering, district representation, and public works services across Texas

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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

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Civil 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

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Comprehensive 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

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Planning, 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

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Consulting 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

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Designing 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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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

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