Land Development Engineering & Surveying, Inc.

Utilizing innovative methods in engineering design, surveying, and construction.

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About the firm

Land Development Engineering & Surveying, Inc. (LDES) is a multi-disciplinary civil engineering and surveying practice founded in 2004. It serves private developers, municipalities, counties, the State of Washington, and Native American tribes in Whatcom, Skagit, and Snohomish Counties. The business provides civil engineering, land surveying, stormwater management, construction administration, and land development services.

Established
2004
Team
Small
Firm type
Civil Engineering · Land Surveying

People

Yanni GholamPrincipal

Ramon LlanosCivil Engineering & Stormwater Lead

Raymond PetersonSurveying Lead

Capabilities

Civil Engineering

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Delivering infrastructure design and planning services to public and private clients, including municipalities, counties, state agencies, and tribal authorities.

  • Municipal Engineering

    Assisting municipal and county jurisdictions with local infrastructure design and public works initiatives.

  • Tribal Infrastructure

    Providing engineering and planning support tailored to the unique infrastructure requirements of Native American tribes.

  • Private Land Development Support

    Partnering with private developers to design and permit residential, commercial, and mixed-use projects.

Land Surveying & Mapping

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Employing advanced technology, including GPS robotic systems, to provide precise boundary, topographic, and construction layout data.

  • Construction Staking

    Providing high-precision layout and staking services to guide contractors during the build phase of infrastructure and building projects.

  • Topographic Surveying and Mapping

    Creating detailed maps of physical features and elevations to support design and engineering analysis.

Construction Administration & Inspection

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Managing project construction phases, ensuring compliance with specifications, and building strong relationships with jurisdictional authorities.

  • Project Management

    Overseeing timelines, quality control, and coordination among contractors, clients, and regulatory agencies.

  • Regulatory Coordination

    Liaising with local municipalities and state agencies to secure approvals and ensure permit compliance during construction.

Stormwater Management

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Designing comprehensive systems to manage runoff, control erosion, and protect local watersheds while adhering to environmental policies.

  • Runoff Control System Design

    Engineering retention ponds, bioswales, and conveyance systems to handle stormwater runoff.

  • Environmental Policy Compliance

    Assisting clients in navigating complex local and state environmental regulations.

Providing certified erosion and sediment control lead services to monitor construction sites and prevent environmental degradation.

Land Development

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Guiding clients through every phase of the development lifecycle, from initial feasibility studies to final project delivery.

Work in this area is organized into supported delivery tasks.

  • Utilizing Autodesk Civil 3D To Create Highly Accurate Technical Drawings

    Support includes Utilizing Autodesk Civil 3D to create highly accurate technical drawings.

  • Construction Plans

    Support includes construction plans.

  • Site Layouts

    Support includes site layouts.

Industries

Land Development · Government · Stormwater & Flood Control · Transportation · Bridges · Natural Resources · Sports & Recreation

Projects

Climate Pledge Arena

Seattle, WA · Sports & Recreation · Client: Mortenson Construction

Project details

Performed specialized construction survey work to support the erection of all structural metal systems.

Haxton Way Pedestrian Pathway

Whatcom County, WA · Transportation

Project details

An award-winning municipal pathway project recognized with the FHWA Award of Excellence for Best Special Project.

Silver Beach Creek Stormwater Improvements

Bellingham, WA · Stormwater & Flood Control

Project details

A stormwater management project that earned the APWA Local Civil Engineering Achievement Honor Award and ASCE Project of the Year.