
Tall Tree Engineering
Civil Engineering, Topographic Mapping, and Regulatory Compliance
About the firm
Tall Tree Engineering is a full-service civil and geotechnical engineering practice. Founded by Susanne Loutsis, PE, in 2020, Tall Tree Engineering provides professional services across Mendocino, Sonoma, Humboldt, Napa, and Lake Counties. Ms. Loutsis manages day-to-day operations and serves as the sole director for public works projects. As President and Chief Financial Officer, she reviews project documents, tracks progress, and provides construction oversight, in addition to preparing engineering construction documents, specifications, estimates, and topographic surveys.
- Established
- 2020
- Firm type
- Civil Engineering · Geotechnical Engineering · Structural Engineering · Environmental Engineering · Land Surveying
People
Susanne LoutsisPresident and Chief Financial Officer
Dustin FredriceyPartner
Capabilities
Civil Engineering
Service websiteComprehensive civil engineering services for rural, urban, and commercial land development projects.
- Site Development
- Grading and Drainage Plans
- Low-Impact Development Design
- ADA Compliance Plans
- Vineyard Development Plans and Consultation
- Residential and Commercial Construction Plans
- Agricultural and Wastewater Ponds
- Pond and Reservoir Capacity Curves
- Reservoir Spillway Design
- Stormwater System Design
- Pressurized Water Distribution System Design
- Septic Sewer System Design
- Septic System Investigation, Design, and Permitting
- Hydraulic Capacity Analysis
- Hydrology Studies and Capacity Reports
- National Flood Insurance Program Elevation Certificates
- Underground Utility Improvements
- Road Improvements
- Earthwork and Reservoir Volumes
- Drafting, 3D Design, and Modeling
Geotechnical Engineering
Service websiteGeotechnical investigations, soil analyses, and site evaluations tailored to local terrain constraints.
- Soil Testing and Analysis
- Site Investigations
- Building and Greenhouse Foundation Design
- Compaction Testing
- Observation and Testing
- Preliminary Design Reports
- Plan Review and Special Inspection
Structural Engineering
Service websiteStructural analysis and design services for residential, agricultural, and commercial developments.
- Structural Analysis
- Seismic and Wind Resisting Systems
- Wood Structural Design
- Retaining Walls
Construction Services
Service websiteQuality control, project management, and structural inspection support throughout construction phases.
- Construction Inspection
- Construction Observation
- Post Construction Inspections
- Special Inspections
- Project Management
Environmental and Regulatory Compliance
Service websiteNavigating environmental permitting, stormwater regulations, and agency compliance requirements.
- SWPPP Development
- SWPPP Inspections
- Local and Caltrans State Encroachment Permit Applications
Surveying
Service websitePrecision field mapping and land surveying to guide land planning and construction layout.
- Topographic Surveys
- Bathymetric Surveys
- As-Built Surveys
- Construction Staking
Industries
Government · Land Development · Agriculture · Residential · Commercial
Projects
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