Business Details
21 Years
experience
Your Trusted Civil Engineering Partner in Ohio
Buckeye Civil Design was founded in 2005 with a clear mission: to deliver exceptional civil engineering solutions tailored to our clients' needs. Our team of seasoned professionals brings over 50 years of combined experience in site-civil project design and construction. We specialize in fostering client collaboration, ensuring you remain actively involved in the design and decision-making process. Our expertise spans land planning, stormwater management, and infrastructure development across Ohio and Western Pennsylvania. We prioritize cost-effective, timely execution while maintaining rigorous adherence to regulatory standards.Our engineers hold certifications in floodplain management, erosion control, and environmental compliance, reflecting our commitment to technical excellence. By leveraging advanced tools like AutoCAD Civil 3D, we produce precise, actionable design documentation. Our track record includes hundreds of successfully completed projects for residential, commercial, and industrial clients. This depth of experience and client-first approach positions us as trusted partners in civil engineering. We remain dedicated to continuous improvement, ensuring our solutions evolve with emerging industry standards and client expectations.
Services
Land Planning
Storm Water Detention
Sanitary Sewer Extensions
SWP3s
Residential Septic Systems
LOMA/Elevation Certificates
LAMPs
Campground Permitting
Waterline Extensions
Holding Tanks
Details
- Year established: 2005
Highlights and features
- We have over 50 years of combined experience in civil engineering and design.
- We prioritize client involvement in the decision-making process.
- We deliver cost-effective solutions promptly through proven methodologies.
- Our team includes Professional Engineers certified in erosion control and floodplain management.
- We utilize AutoCAD Civil 3D for precise, actionable design documentation.
Services
Land Planning
We create customized land plans for properties ranging from 5 to 100+ acres. Our solutions include PUD layouts, residential and commercial subdivisions, and mixed-use developments. With extensive zoning knowledge and regulatory expertise, we ensure projects meet municipal requirements while optimizing land use efficiency for maximum client value.
Storm Water Detention
Our engineers design comprehensive stormwater detention systems including dry/wet ponds, buried pipes, and chamber systems. We address both site-specific needs and regulatory compliance, employing hydrological modeling to prevent flooding while maintaining environmental standards. Each system balances performance with cost-effective implementation for diverse project scales.
Sanitary Sewer Extensions
We specialize in designing public and private sanitary sewer extensions where septic systems have failed. Our solutions focus on economic feasibility and regulatory approval, incorporating hydraulic modeling to ensure capacity and longevity. Projects range from small residential connections to large-scale municipal infrastructure upgrades for improved wastewater management.
SWP3s
We develop Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plans (SWP3s) for construction projects from bridge repairs to roadway expansions. Our plans meet federal/state requirements through erosion control measures, sediment basins, and runoff management strategies. We collaborate with contractors to ensure compliance while maintaining project timelines and budget constraints for successful implementation.
Residential Septic Systems
We design residential septic systems for new homes and replacements, serving individual homeowners and builders. Our approach considers soil conditions, regulatory requirements, and system longevity. We provide permitting assistance and site-specific designs that ensure environmental protection while delivering reliable wastewater treatment solutions for diverse residential developments.
People
Joseph M. Gonda
Lead Project Manager
Certified Floodplain Manager with 30+ years of civil engineering experience. Specializes in project scheduling, regulatory compliance, and construction permitting. Holds a B.S. in Civil Engineering from The Ohio State University and professional licenses in Ohio and Pennsylvania.
John P. Lapinski
Project Manager
Licensed Professional Engineer with expertise in stormwater systems and AutoCAD Civil 3D. Certified in erosion control with extensive experience designing municipal infrastructure projects. Graduated from Youngstown State University with a civil engineering degree in 1995.
Harry C. Bircher
Project Manager
Civil/environmental engineer specializing in hydrology and stormwater pollution prevention. Holds multiple advanced degrees and teaches environmental engineering classes. Licensed Professional Engineer in Ohio with deep knowledge of local regulatory frameworks and environmental compliance standards.
Tom Bowser
Design Engineer
Engineer-in-Training with expertise in utility design and site grading. Focuses on residential/commercial infrastructure projects including roadway layouts and septic systems. Earned his civil engineering degree from Youngstown State University in 2012 with environmental engineering specialization.
Questions
What civil engineering services do you specialize in?
We specialize in land planning, stormwater detention systems, sanitary sewer extensions, SWP3s, residential septic systems, and FEMA elevation certificates for residential and commercial developments.
Do you handle projects of all sizes?
Yes, our land planning expertise ranges from 5-acre sites to 100+ acre developments, with stormwater detention solutions and sewer infrastructure projects tailored to each project's scale.
What areas do you serve?
We primarily serve Ohio and Western Pennsylvania, delivering engineering solutions customized to local zoning regulations, environmental conditions, and municipal requirements specific to these regions.
Are your engineers licensed professionals?
All our lead engineers are licensed Professional Engineers with state certifications in Ohio and Pennsylvania, including specialized credentials in floodplain management and erosion control.
How do you handle permitting processes?
We manage the entire permitting process through our regulatory expertise, working directly with local authorities to ensure compliance while streamlining approvals for efficient project execution.
