Ferrell Civil Engineering- Services

Land Management

Ferrell Civil Engineering has 10 years of experience in managing the sustainable development and use of land in the Tahoe Basin region. We ensure that our designs maximize the efficiency of the existing resources, improve the infiltration and control erosion for our project sites.

3-dimensional drafting for accurate design based on land surveys
Design of infrastructure for construction projects on undeveloped raw land
Retrofit design for land management of existing developments
Roadway design and roadway reconstruction design

Water/Utilities System Design & Analysis

services pic one Our firm has extensive background in water and sewer for the complete design of new systems or the analysis of existing systems for modifications to maximize functionality and efficiency.

Functioned as District Engineer for public and private water utilities

Lakeside Park Mutual Water District
Glenbrook Water District
Talmont Water District
North Tahoe Public Utility District

Construction of water system models and simulation of
water flows

Kings Beach water system
Carnelian Bay water system
Dollar cove water system
Agate Bay water system
Talmont water system
Lakeside Park water system

Sewer system analysis and retrofit design

Lakeshore private sewer system rehabilitation

Complete design of sewer and water systems for subdivisions

Design/Retrofit Planning for Erosion Control & Best
Management Practices

We are experts on erosion control and drainage plans. F.C.E. has been awarded the “Best in the Basin” certificate for our Best Management Practice (BMP) designs from the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency (TRPA) in 2005 and 2006.

Design of miles of highways, roadways, and appurtenances
Existing site analysis and hydrology reports
Design of BMP plans in accordance to TRPA regulations
Extensive knowledge in designs for extreme weather conditions
Engineering for long-term stability in harsh climates
Incorporation of drainage/erosion control in all site development projects

Shorezone Development/Revetment

F.C.E. has experience with the design of many major shoreline projects. Frequently these projects also involve the redesign of any unsafe structures such as staircases, piers, walkways…etc.

Retrofit designs for shoreline revetment

Glenbrook Seawall Rehabilitation
Lakeview Shoreline Stabilization
Steifel Shoreline Rehabilitation

Hydrology

Our firm performs full hydrology studies and reports. These reports estimate the stormwater flows for 5, 10, and 100 year storm events and are required by local county and city development regulations. We perform an analysis of the site and contributing upland watershed and then create a plan to best deal with the onsite drainage, including sizing of culverts and roadside drainage facilities. We have created over 50 separate hydrology reports.

Hydrology analysis and report generation

Large –Scale Grading Projects

F.C.E. has designed multiple grading projects involving the removal of at least 2000 cubic yards of material with objectives of balancing sites, installing proper drainage structures and meeting health and safety standards throughout construction.

Principal Engineer for large-scale grading projects

St. Francis Church
Incline Village Public Park
North Tahoe Regional Park Synthetic Soccer Field
North Tahoe Regional Park Outdoor Basketball court Facility
Winter Creek Subdivision
Sierra Bluffs Subdivision
Glenbrook Subdivision BMP Retrofit
Magnolia Sports Complex
Golden Sierra High School Synthetic Field

Structural Design

F.C.E. has performed the architectural design and structural engineering for 30 homes and the complete site development on 20
commercial sites.

State-of-the-art architectural design
Structural engineering
Homes
Commercial buildings and structures
Piers
Decks, large-scale remodels and additions, etc.
Photo simulations of completed projects

Construction Management

We are able to provide construction management for all of our projects in all aspects ranging from communications to on-site project inspections and oversight.

Generating contracts and plans
Notices to Contractors
Receiving bids/presenting bids to public boards for award
Provide onsite construction support for our projects
Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) management

Project Administration

Ferrell Civil Engineering can handle all project permitting through the local development agencies. We also work with community planners, builders, contractors, and property owners throughout projects and we have worked closely with various district boards and home owners’ associations.

Handling of all planning/permitting through regulatory agencies

Tahoe Regional Planning Agency
Placer County
Washoe County
Nevada County
Douglas County
Truckee Donner Public Utilities District
North Tahoe Public Utilities District
City of Truckee, CA
City of South Lake, CA
City of Reno, NV
City of Sparks, NV

Familiarity with district boards and home owners’ associations

Board protocol
Presentation of project information at board meetings in concise and logical manner
Available to attend association meetings to provide answers to technical questions

Public Sector Designs

F.C.E. has designed many projects and provided services for public agencies from pubic recreation facilities and large-scale grading projects to verification of coverage projects and much more.

F.C.E. has provided services for public agencies

Incline Village General Improvement District
North Tahoe Public Utility District
Tahoe Donner Public Utility District
Tahoe Truckee Sierra Disposal
United States Forest Service
Bear River Recreation District
Black Oak Mine School District