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Sierra Vista Engineering Professional LLC

Trails & Civil Engineering Consulting

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About the firm

Sierra Vista Engineering (SVE) focuses on improving community well-being through civil development and trail projects. While specializing in entitlement management and outdoor recreation designs, SVE also delivers traditional civil engineering services that prioritize the user experience. Its name, Spanish for "mountain view," reflects its projects located at the base of the Los Padres National Forest or Sierra Nevada range. Founder Ryan Switzer is an avid mountain biker who frequently visits Sierra Vista Park with his family.

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

People

Ryan SwitzerOwner

Capabilities

Entitlement and Permitting Management

Secures project approvals by managing zoning requirements, agency coordination, and regulatory compliance from initial planning through final approval.

  • Entitlement Research and Planning
  • Agency Permitting Coordination

Site Engineering and Design

Develops comprehensive civil site plans that optimize land use, layout, and grading while maintaining environmental compliance.

  • Conceptual Site Layout
  • Grading and Drainage Design
  • Erosion and Sediment Control Planning
  • Civil Construction Details

Water and Wastewater Engineering

Designs functional utility infrastructure and specialized decentralized disposal systems for commercial and residential properties.

  • Utility Infrastructure Planning
  • Onsite Wastewater Treatment System Design

Stormwater and Hydrologic Studies

Performs engineering analyses to manage runoff, mitigate flood risks, and establish regulatory compliance.

  • Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plans
  • Drainage and Hydrology Studies

Trail Planning and Consulting

Creates sustainable trail systems for recreational use, combining environmental stewardship with community recreation goals.

  • Recreational Trail Design

Structural Condition Assessment

Work in this area is organized into supported delivery tasks.

  • Structural Integrity Evaluations

    Support includes evaluating existing structures to determine physical integrity.

  • Safety

    Support includes safety.

  • Compliance With Modern Engineering Standards

    Support includes compliance with modern engineering standards.

Industries

Commercial · Residential · Parks & Open Space · Sports & Recreation

Projects

Sun Valley Bike Park

Washoe County, NV · Sports & Recreation

Project details

Design and planning services for a community bike park project.