Lefrancois Engineering, PLLC

Full-service civil engineering for residential, commercial, and public projects in the Tahoe/Truckee region, including site design, grading, utilities, and permitting.

• Site planning and grading
• Utility layout and design
• Permitting and agency coordination
• Full-service subdivision design
• Roadway alignment and grading
• Lot layout and parcel configuration
• Design of public improvements
• Ski area compliance and development

Site engineering for residential and small-scale commercial property improvements, including grading, drainage, retaining walls, and permit-ready plans for new construction and remodels.

• Deck replacements and modifications
• Retaining wall design and permitting
• Site plans for new construction
• Drainage and site correction
• ADU, garage, and carport site coordination
• Access and driveway upgrades
• Structural design services

Civil design for public roadways, utility systems, trails, and municipal improvements coordinated with public works, planning, and utility agencies.

• Roadway reconstruction and Complete Streets
• Pavement rehabilitation and resurfacing
• Right-of-way plans
• Water main design (distribution and fire flow)
• Sanitary sewer system design (gravity and force mains)
• Utility relocations and joint trench coordination
• Hydrology and hydraulic studies
• Stormwater inlets, sumps, and catch basin design
• Shared-use paths, sidewalks, and ADA-accessible trailheads
• On-call engineering and traffic engineering services

Civil design of water distribution, sanitary sewer, and storm drain infrastructure for public agencies and private clients throughout the Tahoe/Truckee region and Northern Nevada.

• Water main design (distribution and fire flow)
• Sanitary sewer system design (gravity and force mains)
• Storm drain systems, culverts, and detention basins
• Utility relocations and joint trench coordination

BMP design, SWPPP preparation, erosion control, and compliance with TRPA, Lahontan, and local stormwater regulations.

• BMP design and retrofits
• SWPPP (Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan) preparation
• Erosion and sediment control plans (ESCP)
• Construction General Permit (CGP) coordination
• Compliance with TRPA, Lahontan, and local BMP programs
• Low Impact Development (LID) design

Permitting strategy and agency coordination for projects subject to TRPA, Lahontan, and local regulatory requirements across Northern California and Nevada.

• TRPA permitting (site plans, coverage banking, exemptions, and grading exceptions)
• Local agency permitting strategy and submittal scheduling
• Multi-agency approvals and stakeholder alignment

Construction observation, cost estimating, bidding assistance, agency coordination, final site inspections, and record drawing updates.

• Construction support and agency coordination
• Cost estimating and bidding assistance
• Final site inspections and record drawing updates