Mears Engineers

Comprehensive site evaluation and planning solutions to prepare properties for successful development, optimizing land use while maintaining safety and accessibility.

• ADA Accessibility Design

  Creating compliant pedestrian pathways, ramps, and building access routes that meet Americans with Disabilities Act standards.

• Developing Preliminary Site Plans

  Formulating early layouts, property maps, and concept designs to establish site feasibility.

• Earthwork Balance and Elevation Studies

  Analyzing topographic contours and grading to balance cut-and-fill volumes and establish optimal building elevations.

• Land Use Planning and Design

  Planning zoning alignment, parcel division, and community resource placement for sustainable site utilization.

• Line of Sight Studies

  Evaluating visual clearance corridors at intersections and property entrances to ensure driver and pedestrian safety.

• Low Impact Development Design and Coordination

  Integrating sustainable green infrastructure, bioretention, and runoff reduction systems into sites.

• Site Sketches

  Creating initial conceptual visual sketches to convey site potential and preliminary layout options.

• Subdivision Platting Services and Support

  Preparing legal maps and documentation required for subdividing tracts into buildable parcels.

• Walking Trails and Pedestrian Access Design

  Designing pedestrian paths, parks connectivity, and recreational trails integrated with nature.

System design and analysis for municipal, rural, and private water infrastructure to ensure safe and reliable utility delivery.

• Hydraulic Analysis

  Evaluating pipe capacities, water pressure, and flow rates to optimize network distribution and system performance.

• Water and Wastewater Treatment Design

  Developing treatment processes and rehabilitation designs for treatment plants, lagoons, and storage structures.

• Water, Sanitary Sewer and Utility Design

  Engineering essential utility lines and delivery networks for public and private developments.

Mitigation and drainage solutions to control runoff, manage floodplains, and protect local ecosystems from erosion.

• Flood Study and FEMA Permitting

  Conducting hydraulic modeling and floodplain assessments to secure regulatory approvals.

• State and Local Storm Water Erosion Control Design

  Creating compliant erosion control plans to prevent sediment runoff during construction activities.

• Storm Water Detention, Drainage and Grading Design

  Designing grading contours, retention basins, and storm sewers to handle severe weather runoff.

Designing safe and efficient roadway systems, pedestrian networks, and vehicular circulation plans for public and private sectors.

• Roadway Engineering

  Planning and detailing streets, highways, and paving systems integrated with municipal networks.

• Service Vehicle Routing and Circulation

  Analyzing vehicle turn radiuses to ensure commercial delivery and emergency vehicle access.

• Street and Highway Paving and Drainage Design

  Designing durable paving structures and surface water management for municipal and rural roads.

Technical assistance and oversight from pre-construction phases through final delivery to ensure projects align with design specifications.

• Construction Administration

  Managing construction phases, reviewing submittals, and conducting periodic site observations.

• Construction Engineering

  Providing on-site technical engineering solutions and troubleshooting during the building process.

• Design and Production of Construction Documents

  Drafting detailed engineering plans, technical specifications, and contract documents ready for bidding.

• Post Design and Pre-Construction Diligence

  Performing post-design reviews and pre-construction planning to identify potential site challenges early.

Navigating local, state, and federal regulatory frameworks to secure approvals and coordinate specialized engineering disciplines.

• Geotechnical Coordination and Support

  Liaising with geotechnical specialists to integrate soil and foundation recommendations into site designs.

• Local Permitting Support

  Managing applications and submissions to municipal and county authorities for development approvals.

• Site Infrastructure Negotiations

  Representing client interests in negotiations regarding utility connections and infrastructure tie-ins.

• Survey Coordination and Support

  Partnering with land surveyors to gather accurate boundary, topographic, and easement data.

Acquiring precise geographic data and mapping subsurface utilities to minimize conflicts and excavation risks.

• Land Survey

  Executing boundary, topographic, and construction staking surveys to establish precise site parameters.

• Subsurface Utility Engineering

  Locating and mapping underground utility lines to prevent damage during site development.