Business Details
8 Years
experience
Your Trusted Civil Engineering Partner in Tucson, AZ
Founded in 2018, Solis Engineering delivers tailored civil engineering solutions to public agencies, educational institutions, private clients, and Native American Tribes. Our team combines 19 years of industry expertise with advanced technologies like CADD and GIS to address complex infrastructure challenges. As a certified Small Business Enterprise (SBE) and Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE), we prioritize budget-conscious, schedule-driven project execution while maintaining compliance with federal and state standards. Our multidisciplinary approach spans roadway design, drainage infrastructure, utility engineering, and construction management. With Professional Engineer (PE) and Certified Floodplain Manager (CFM) credentials on staff, we ensure technical excellence across all project phases.Our commitment to innovation and client collaboration has solidified our reputation as a trusted engineering partner in Tucson, Arizona. By integrating field-tested methodologies with modern asset management systems, we optimize outcomes for municipal, tribal, and commercial clients. Our focus on work-life balance fosters a productive team culture that directly benefits project delivery quality. This strategic combination of technical proficiency, regulatory compliance, and client-centric service defines our engineering practice.
Services
Civil Engineering Services
Roadway Design
Drainage Design
Construction Management
Utility Engineering
GIS Services
Grant Writing
Traffic Signal Design
Site Development
Pavement Maintenance
Details
- Year established: 2018
Highlights and features
- Registered Small Business Enterprise (SBE) in Pima County
- Professional Engineer (PE) with 19 years of project management experience
- Certified Floodplain Manager (CFM) on staff for drainage expertise
- Experienced in Design-Build and CMAR project delivery methods
- Specialized GIS and asset management capabilities for infrastructure optimization
Associations and certifications
- Pima County
- City of Tucson
- ADOT
Services
Civil Engineering Services
We provide comprehensive civil engineering solutions tailored to municipal, tribal, and commercial clients. Our expertise includes infrastructure design, regulatory compliance, and project management. With advanced CADD and GIS capabilities, we deliver precision-engineered solutions that meet evolving community needs while maintaining strict budget and timeline controls.
Roadway Design
Our roadway design services encompass geometric layout, traffic analysis, and safety optimization. We specialize in multimodal corridors, pavement engineering, and ADA-compliant accessibility solutions. Using industry-leading modeling software, we create efficient transportation systems that enhance mobility while minimizing environmental impact across urban and rural settings.
Drainage Design
We develop integrated drainage solutions for flood mitigation and water quality improvement. Our services include detention basin design, hydrologic modeling, and FEMA coordination for relief declarations. Certified floodplain management expertise ensures compliance with federal regulations while protecting infrastructure from water-related risks.
Construction Management
Our construction management team provides quality assurance, schedule coordination, and budget monitoring throughout project execution. We offer field inspection, contract administration, and real-time problem-solving to maintain compliance with design specifications and regulatory standards during all phases of construction.
GIS Services
We leverage Geographic Information Systems for asset management, spatial analysis, and infrastructure planning. Our GIS capabilities support utility mapping, drainage modeling, and land development projects. This technology enables data-driven decision-making through visual representation of complex engineering data layers.
People
Rick Solis
Owner / Manager
With 19 years of experience, Rick Solis leads engineering projects for federal, state, and tribal agencies. As a licensed Professional Engineer in Arizona and ACI-certified concrete technician, he specializes in project delivery optimization and regulatory compliance.
Marcel Chamberlain
Engineer-in-Training
Marcel Chamberlain combines EIT certification with Certified Floodplain Manager (CFM) credentials. His expertise focuses on drainage infrastructure and regulatory compliance, supporting complex civil engineering projects across diverse environments.
Jeff Dana
Senior Designer
Jeff Dana leads design teams with extensive experience in CADD and GIS applications. His technical proficiency ensures accurate implementation of engineering plans across roadway, utility, and site development projects.
Questions
What engineering services does Solis Engineering Co. specialize in?
We specialize in civil engineering services including roadway design, drainage systems, utility engineering, construction management, and GIS asset mapping for public and private sector clients.
Are you certified as a small business contractor?
Yes, we're registered as a Small Business Enterprise (SBE) in Pima County and a Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) with the City of Tucson and ADOT.
What geographic areas do you serve?
We primarily serve Tucson and Pima County, with project experience extending to Native American Tribal lands and statewide infrastructure initiatives across Arizona.
What project delivery methods do you support?
Our team has expertise in Bid-Build, Construction Manager-at-Risk (CMAR), and Design-Build delivery methods to accommodate diverse client requirements and regulatory frameworks.
How does your team handle complex engineering challenges?
We combine advanced CADD/GIS technologies with field-tested construction experience to develop innovative solutions for infrastructure projects of all scales and complexity levels.
