Business Details
27 Years
experience
Civil Engineering Services in Austin, TX
The Moore Group has been a trusted civil engineering firm in Austin, Texas since 1999, delivering comprehensive services to Central Texas communities. Our team of Professional Engineers and Surveyors licensed in Texas brings over 50 years of combined experience to every project, fostering strong relationships with regulatory authorities and repeat clients. We specialize in site development, permitting, and construction administration for residential, commercial, and industrial sectors, ensuring seamless compliance with local, state, and federal regulations. Our expertise extends to drainage management, utility engineering, roadway design, and environmental compliance, supported by strategic partnerships like our affiliated land surveying services.With a focus on innovation and client collaboration, we have secured thousands of permits and completed complex projects ranging from lakefront condominiums to industrial facilities. Our commitment to technical excellence and personalized service has earned us recognition from developers, builders, and business owners across the region. We maintain active partnerships with agencies such as TxDOT, LCRA, and TCEQ to navigate regulatory challenges efficiently. Our 22-year track record demonstrates our ability to transform development visions into reality while upholding the highest standards of professionalism and community engagement.
Services
Site Development
Subdivision Platting
Drainage Engineering
Utility Design
Stormwater Management
Roadway Design
Environmental Compliance
Land Surveying
Permitting Services
Construction Administration
Details
- Year established: 1999
Highlights and features
- We offer 22 years of established relationships with Central Texas regulatory authorities
- Our team holds over 50 years of combined experience in civil engineering and surveying
- We provide turnkey development services from design to construction administration
- We partner with licensed surveyor Manny Carrizales for integrated land survey services
- Our clients consistently praise our regulatory navigation expertise and client communication
Associations and certifications
- State of Texas Licensed Engineering
What people say
Good rapport with officials
Excellent service quality
Professional and responsive team
Creative environmental solutions
Successful permit acquisition
Services
Site Development
We design comprehensive site development plans for residential, commercial, and industrial projects. Our services include grading, utility layout, and access road design to meet regulatory requirements. With extensive experience in Austin's zoning codes, we ensure efficient land use while maintaining environmental compliance.
Subdivision Platting
Our team prepares preliminary and final plats for residential and commercial subdivisions. We handle drainage calculations, lot layout, and infrastructure design to meet municipal requirements. With thousands of successfully permitted projects, we streamline the approval process for developers across Central Texas.
Drainage Engineering
We specialize in drainage management and floodplain engineering solutions. Our services include stormwater detention design, creek impact analysis, and erosion control planning. We help clients comply with TCEQ and local water quality regulations through innovative engineering approaches.
Utility Design
We design water, sewer, and storm drain systems for new developments. Our engineers coordinate with utility providers to ensure proper connections and capacity. We handle major utility extensions and on-site sewage facility permitting for projects in Austin and surrounding jurisdictions.
Regulatory Permitting
We navigate complex permitting processes with local agencies including cities, counties, and TCEQ. Our team secures development approvals, environmental permits, and construction authorizations. With established relationships at City Hall, we expedite regulatory processes for our clients.
People
Ed Moore
Principal Engineer
Ed Moore leads engineering operations with 25+ years of experience in Austin's development landscape. He specializes in regulatory negotiations and environmental compliance, maintaining strong relationships with city planners and council members to advance client projects efficiently.
Mike Moore
Project Engineer
Mike Moore manages site development projects with expertise in utility design and subdivision planning. With 20+ years of local experience, he coordinates technical teams to deliver compliant engineering solutions while maintaining direct client communication throughout project lifecycles.
Jack Tobin
Survey Coordinator
Jack Tobin oversees surveying operations through our partner firm, providing precise land measurements and boundary analysis. His attention to detail ensures accurate data collection for both standalone surveys and integrated engineering projects across Central Texas jurisdictions.
Questions
What engineering services do you specialize in?
We specialize in site development, subdivision platting, drainage engineering, utility design, and regulatory permitting for residential, commercial, and industrial projects.
Which areas do you serve?
We serve Austin and surrounding Central Texas counties including Travis, Williamson, Hays, and Bastrop, with projects in cities like San Marcos, Round Rock, and San Antonio.
How do you handle regulatory approvals?
We navigate permitting processes with local agencies, leveraging established relationships to expedite approvals while maintaining full compliance with environmental and zoning regulations.
Can you assist with surveying needs?
We coordinate land surveying services through our partner Manny Carrizales, RPLS #6388, offering standalone surveys or integrated with engineering projects.
What project types have you completed?
We've completed office/warehouse developments, lakefront condominiums, restaurant sites, and industrial facilities with services ranging from site plans to construction administration.
How do you handle drainage challenges?
Our engineers design stormwater management systems, floodplain solutions, and erosion control measures tailored to site-specific conditions and regulatory requirements.
