RDA Consulting Engineers, LLC

Engineering Excellence Redefined: Leading the Way in Southwest Florida

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About the firm

RDA Consulting Engineers, LLC is a civil and structural engineering practice based in Southwest Florida. Founded in 2015 and led by licensed Professional Engineer Ronny De Aza, it delivers comprehensive planning, design, and structural solutions for both public and private sector clients. With a growing team of more than 40 professionals across multiple offices, it provides integrated services spanning structural design, site development, water resources, utility infrastructure, and land planning.

Established
2015
Team
Small
Firm type
Civil Engineering · Structural Engineering · Water / Wastewater Engineering · Environmental Engineering

People

Ronny A. De AzaPresident / Principal

Mike DelateVice President

Jorge RussyPrincipal Engineer

Joe DeCristofaroSenior Engineer

Richard DuBoisSenior Engineer

Capabilities

Structural Engineering

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Provides comprehensive structural design and engineering support for residential and commercial building projects, custom renovations, and alterations. Focus centers on ensuring safety, long-term performance, and practical constructability across all regional developments.

  • Structural Design

    Creating robust structural designs and calculations for new residential and commercial structures.

  • FL Milestone Inspections

    Conducting state-mandated milestone structural integrity inspections for Florida condominium and cooperative association buildings.

  • Construction Management Support

    Providing professional engineering oversight and construction phase assistance to maintain design compliance.

Inspections

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Evaluates existing structural conditions across diverse residential and commercial properties to facilitate permitting, remodeling, or repairs. These assessments deliver actionable data for long-term building lifecycle decisions.

  • Residential Condition Assessments

    Evaluating structural integrity, foundation performance, and storm damage for single-family and multifamily homes.

  • Commercial Building Inspections

    Performing thorough evaluations of commercial building components to support real estate transactions and renovations.

Site Development

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Coordinates grading, drainage, and infrastructure planning to facilitate efficient site preparation and land development. Navigates complex local regulatory frameworks to streamline site engineering approvals.

  • Grading and Drainage Design

    Designing precise site grading and civil drainage configurations to protect developments from flood risks.

  • Site Development Plan Permitting

    Preparing and processing Site Development Plans and Development Orders through municipal agencies.

  • Floodplain Management and Analysis

    Providing engineering support and flood risk analysis for projects located in sensitive coastal floodplains.

Water Resources

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Manages complex stormwater, drainage, and aquatic assets to improve coastal resilience and maintain regulatory compliance. Solutions address community erosion, runoff control, and water body sustainability.

  • Stormwater Management Systems

    Designing run-off mitigation networks, retention areas, and control structures tailored to heavy regional rainfall.

  • FEMA No-Rise Certifications

    Conducting hydraulic and hydrologic modeling to verify that projects do not impact base flood elevations.

  • Lake and Shoreline Erosion Studies

    Assessing community lake conditions and developing engineered solutions for shoreline stabilization and restoration.

Plans and designs municipal and private utility infrastructure to support new developments and expansion projects. Designs integrate with overarching civil plans and local utility provider requirements.

  • Water Distribution and Wastewater Collection

    Designing potable water lines, force mains, and wastewater collection systems to serve expanding properties.

  • Utility Planning and Agency Coordination

    Developing comprehensive utility layouts and managing coordination with local utility authorities.

Land Planning

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Develops sustainable land use frameworks and master designs that align developer goals with community needs. Guides complex land use amendments and zoning requests through various Florida jurisdictions.

  • Master Planning and Preliminary Design

    Formulating high-level master plans and site layouts for residential developments and commercial plazas.

  • Zoning and Land Use Approvals

    Securing zoning changes, Growth Management Plan amendments, and conditional use approvals from local boards.

  • Environmental Impact Assessments

    Evaluating the potential environmental impacts of developments to protect fragile regional ecosystems.

  • Onsite Wastewater Treatment Design

    Designing customized septic and onsite wastewater systems for residential and light commercial sites.

Industries

Residential · Commercial · Government · Land Development

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