Rivero Design

Civil engineering and project management consulting services

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About the firm

Rivero Design is a Portland, Oregon civil engineering practice providing professional design and project management services. Led by Maria Rivero, who has over 22 years of experience, the practice operates as a subconsultant on public and private infrastructure projects. It specializes in stormwater design, wastewater systems, site development, roadway engineering, and environmental restoration.

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Firm type
Civil Engineering · Water / Wastewater Engineering · Transportation Engineering

People

Maria RiveroPrincipal

Capabilities

Civil Engineering Design

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Providing detailed technical plans and drafting for public and private infrastructure projects using specialized design software.

  • Stormwater and Water Resources Design

    Developing management plans and structural systems to control and treat stormwater runoff.

  • Site Development Engineering

    Designing grading, utilities, and access layouts for commercial, residential, and institutional sites.

  • Roadway and Street Design

    Planning and engineering roads, intersections, and pedestrian facilities to support community transportation networks.

  • Technical Drafting and Grading

    Creating precise construction drawings and grading plans using AutoCAD Civil 3D and MicroStation.

Project Management and Consulting

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Guiding infrastructure projects through scheduling, inter-agency coordination, and construction support as a trusted subconsultant.

Wastewater and Utility Engineering

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Designing collection and conveyance infrastructure to ensure reliable municipal and private utility operations.

  • Pump Station and Force Main Design

    Engineering pump station upgrades, force mains, and related pressure piping systems.

  • Sewer Replacement and Rehabilitation

    Planning and designing the replacement of aging municipal sanitary sewer systems.

  • Wastewater Treatment Plant Improvements

    Upgrading process facilities, waste gas systems, and recycled water systems at treatment plants.

Environmental and Habitat Restoration

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Designing systems to restore natural ecological functions in river, tidal, and wetland environments.

  • Stream and River Restoration

    Engineering natural stream channels, fish passages, and culverts to enhance aquatic habitats.

  • Wetland and Tidal Restoration

    Designing solutions to reconnect tidal flows and restore degraded wetland ecosystems.

  • Floodplain and Oxbow Enhancement

    Planning large-scale floodplain reconnections to mitigate flooding and improve ecological health.

  • Low-Impact Stormwater Design

    Integrating green infrastructure and natural systems to manage runoff sustainably.

Transportation Infrastructure Support

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Providing engineering support for transit corridors, bridge replacements, and multi-modal facilities.

  • Transit Infrastructure Engineering

    Supporting transit alignment and reliability improvements for light rail and bus systems.

  • Bridge Replacement and Repair

    Designing approach roadways, drainage, and civil components for structural bridge projects.

  • Pavement Maintenance and Resurfacing

    Planning repairs and asphalt maintenance programs for municipal streets and parking areas.

Industries

Stormwater & Flood Control · Water Resources · Highways & Roads · Transit · Education · Government · Environmental & Remediation · Wastewater · Utilities

Projects

Ida B. Wells High School Site Development

Portland, OR · Education · Client: PPS

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Subconsultant civil engineering design and site development services for the Ida B. Wells High School project in Portland, Oregon, partnering with KPFF.

Steigerwald Floodplain Restoration

Washougal, WA · Environmental & Remediation · Client: CORPS / Wolf Water Resources

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Civil engineering and design services for the Steigerwald Floodplain Restoration project in Washougal, Washington, partnering with Wolf Water Resources.

TriMet Red Line Extension & Reliability Improvements

Portland, OR · Transit · Client: TriMet

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Civil engineering design support during preliminary and final design phases for TriMet's Red Line Extension and Reliability Improvements project, working with Parametrix.