Business Details
28 Years
experience
Your Trusted Civil Engineering Partner in New Port Richey, FL
Founded in 1998 by University of Florida alumnus Paul A. Manuel, P.E., our firm has established itself as a leader in civil engineering and consulting services across West and Central Florida. Our team of licensed engineers, project managers, and CAD technicians brings decades of combined experience to every project, delivering tailored solutions for commercial, residential, educational, and governmental clients. We specialize in navigating complex regulatory environments, having successfully completed hundreds of land use and zoning applications throughout Florida. Our comprehensive approach spans project feasibility studies, site design, transportation engineering, and construction administration, ensuring seamless execution from concept to completion.We maintain active memberships in professional organizations like the Florida Engineering Society and support local initiatives through partnerships with the Pasco Education Foundation and Coastal Conservation Association. Our commitment to technical excellence is matched by our dedication to client collaboration, ensuring every project meets both budgetary constraints and community needs. With a proven track record in water/wastewater infrastructure, roadway design, and school facility development, we provide the technical expertise and local knowledge to transform challenging projects into successful outcomes.
Services
Project Feasibility Studies
Land Use Planning
Civil Site Design
Transportation Engineering
Roadway Design
Water/Wastewater Design
Permitting Services
Construction Administration
Details
- Year established: 1998
Highlights and features
- We offer 27 years of Florida-specific civil engineering expertise since 1998
- Our team includes licensed professionals with extensive land development experience
- We provide full-cycle services from zoning applications to construction administration
- We maintain active partnerships with local education and conservation organizations
- We specialize in complex regulatory permitting for Florida's unique environmental requirements
Services
Civil Site Design
Our civil site design services create functional, code-compliant spaces for commercial and residential developments. We integrate grading, drainage, and utility systems while maintaining environmental compliance. Our engineers optimize land use through precise stormwater management and parking layout solutions.
Transportation Engineering
We specialize in roadway and intersection design that balances traffic flow with safety requirements. Our services include access management studies, signalization plans, and drainage solutions for both urban and rural highway projects across Florida.
Water/Wastewater Design
Our utility design team develops comprehensive water distribution and wastewater collection systems. We provide hydraulic modeling, pump station design, and treatment facility planning to ensure reliable infrastructure for growing communities.
Permitting Services
We navigate Florida's complex permitting landscape through strategic agency coordination. Our team prepares comprehensive applications for zoning changes, environmental permits, and concurrency compliance to expedite project approvals.
Construction Administration
We provide continuous support during construction phases, including material testing coordination, payment request reviews, and field inspections. Our oversight ensures projects maintain design integrity while meeting budget and schedule requirements.
People
Paul A. Manuel
President / Principal
As founder and licensed Professional Engineer, Paul leads our technical operations with 27 years of Florida civil engineering experience. He specializes in land development and regulatory strategy for complex infrastructure projects.
Gregory B. Wegener
Project Engineer/Manager
Gregory manages transportation and utility projects with 18 years of experience in Florida roadway design. He coordinates agency reviews and technical specifications for municipal infrastructure improvements.
Hunter P. Brown
Project Engineer
Hunter specializes in site development and stormwater management systems. With 12 years of Florida-specific experience, he leads technical teams in creating sustainable drainage solutions for residential developments.
Thomas O'Brien
Senior Microstation Designer
Thomas directs our CAD operations with 22 years of civil design experience. He develops detailed construction documents for transportation projects and utility infrastructure using advanced Microstation applications.
Erin M. Pilcher
Accountant/Office Manager
Erin manages financial operations and office administration with 15 years of experience in professional service firms. She oversees project accounting and ensures compliance with contractual requirements.
Questions
What engineering services do you specialize in?
We focus on civil site design, transportation engineering, water/wastewater systems, and regulatory permitting for commercial, residential, and government projects.
Which areas do you serve?
We primarily serve West and Central Florida, including Pasco County, Hillsborough County, and surrounding regions.
How long have you been in business?
Our firm has provided engineering services since 1998, with our founding engineer maintaining Florida licensure for over 25 years.
Can you handle complex permitting requirements?
Yes, we specialize in navigating Florida's regulatory environment, including zoning changes, environmental permits, and transportation concurrency compliance.
What project types do you work on?
We work on commercial developments, residential communities, K-8 school campuses, roadway improvements, and municipal utility infrastructure projects.
How do you ensure project timelines are met?
Our phased approach combines early feasibility studies with continuous agency coordination and construction oversight to maintain schedule integrity.
