What civil engineering services does Ludlow Engineering provide?

Ludlow Engineering provides land development engineering, civil site planning, drainage and stormwater design, subdivision design, grading plans, water and sewer system design, floodplain analysis, permit drawings and construction observation.

Does Ludlow Engineering work throughout Utah?

Yes. Ludlow Engineering serves projects across Utah from its Nephi office, including the Wasatch Front, central Utah, southern Utah and rural counties.

Does Ludlow Engineering provide civil engineering in Wyoming?

Yes. Ludlow Engineering provides civil engineering services across Wyoming, including land development, drainage, stormwater, site engineering and subdivision design.

What is the difference between a civil engineering plan and a land survey?

A land survey documents property boundaries, elevations and existing site conditions. A civil engineering plan uses that survey data to design grading, drainage, utilities, roads, buildings and other proposed improvements.

How long does a civil engineering project take?

Small grading, drainage or residential site-plan projects may take several weeks. Full subdivisions and land-development projects can take several months because agency review and permit approvals are part of the process.

How do I request a civil engineering proposal?

Send Ludlow Engineering the property address, project description, parcel information and any existing drawings or surveys. The team will review the scope and provide a written proposal.

Ludlow Engineering: Top Civil Engineering Services in Utah

Updated July 2026 · Parent pillar for Ludlow Engineering’s civil-engineering service cluster

Ludlow Engineering provides civil engineering services for residential, commercial, agricultural and subdivision projects across Utah and Wyoming. The firm combines land surveying, site design, grading, drainage, utilities and permit coordination so property owners and developers do not have to manage several disconnected consultants.

What this parent page covers

This page is the starting point for Ludlow Engineering’s complete civil-engineering practice. It explains the major project types, expected deliverables, approval process and service areas, then connects you to detailed child pages for the part of the project you are actively planning.

Use the service library below to move directly into site plans, subdivision design, grading, commercial development, water and sewer systems or Utah-specific civil-engineering guidance.

Core Civil Engineering Services

A complete civil-engineering assignment may use several of these services together. The project scope depends on the property, intended use and reviewing jurisdiction.

Land Development Engineering

Feasibility, yield studies, site layout, roads, utilities, grading and the engineered documents required to turn raw land into a buildable project.

See commercial land-development planning

Drainage Engineering

Site drainage, swales, storm drains, detention or retention, runoff calculations and grading that moves water safely away from buildings and neighboring properties.

See how grading controls drainage

Stormwater Engineering

Stormwater calculations, erosion-control measures, BMPs, detention design and construction-phase documentation for projects subject to local and state requirements.

See stormwater within site design

Site Planning and Design

Building placement, access, parking, grading, drainage, utilities, circulation and the coordinated civil plan reviewed by cities and counties.

Explore site planning and design

Subdivision Engineering

Preliminary and final plats, lot layout, roads, utilities, storm drainage, grading, construction plans and agency coordination.

Explore subdivision design and platting

Water and Sewer Engineering

Water distribution, sanitary sewer, onsite wastewater, well proofs, small public systems and utility coordination for rural and developed properties.

Review water and sewer requirements

Grading and Earthwork

Existing and proposed contours, finished-floor relationships, cut-and-fill balancing, driveway grades, slopes and retaining-wall coordination.

Read the grading-plan guide

Floodplain and FEMA Support

Floodplain analysis, elevation data, Letters of Map Amendment or Revision and engineering support for properties near mapped flood hazards.

Discuss a floodplain project

Projects We Help Move From Concept to Approval

Project type	Typical civil scope	Useful child page
New home or rural residence	Site plan, grading, drainage, access, utilities and permit drawings	Utah permit site plans
Commercial building	Feasibility, parking, access, ADA circulation, grading, drainage and utilities	Commercial site development
Residential subdivision	Yield, lot layout, roads, utilities, drainage, plats and construction plans	Subdivision design and platting
ADU, addition or detached shop	Setbacks, site layout, drainage and building-permit documentation	Building-permit site plans
Sloped or drainage-sensitive property	Topographic survey, grading, runoff analysis, swales and retaining coordination	Civil grading plans
Rural water or wastewater project	Well, septic, small-system water, sewer or utility extension design	Water and sewer design

Surveying and engineering work best as one coordinated scope. A current boundary survey confirms the legal property, while a topographic survey documents elevations and existing features. Civil engineers then use that information to design the proposed improvements.

Plans and Deliverables Your Project May Require

Feasibility and Concept Plans

Early evaluation of zoning, access, development yield, utility availability, slope and drainage constraints before full design begins.

Permit-Ready Site Plans

Stamped drawings showing property lines, improvements, setbacks, grading, drainage, access, parking and utility connections.

Grading and Drainage Plans

Existing and proposed elevations, flow direction, drainage structures, detention, erosion control and earthwork information.

Utility Plans

Water, sanitary sewer, storm drain and private-system design coordinated with building, road and site improvements.

Subdivision Documents

Preliminary plat, final plat, road and utility construction drawings, lot grading and agency-response revisions.

Construction and As-Built Support

Observation, clarification, revision, record drawings and documentation needed to close out permits and infrastructure work.

Our Civil Engineering Process

Project Intake and Feasibility

We review the property, intended use, jurisdiction, access, utilities and known constraints before defining the work.

Scope established

Survey and Existing Conditions

Boundary, topographic and existing-feature information is collected or reviewed to create the design foundation.

Site data

Concept and Preliminary Design

We develop the initial layout, grading, drainage, road and utility concepts and review them with the client.

Design direction

Final Engineering Documents

Detailed civil plans, calculations, specifications and stamped drawings are prepared for agency review and construction.

Permit package

Agency Coordination

We respond to plan-check comments and revise the engineering package as required by the city, county or reviewing agency.

Approval support

Construction Support

The engineer remains available for clarifications, observation and record documentation while the project is built.

Through completion

Where We Provide Civil Engineering Services

Utah

Statewide service from Ludlow Engineering’s Nephi office, with extensive work across rural and urban jurisdictions.

Utah, Salt Lake, Davis and Weber counties
Juab, Sanpete, Sevier and Millard counties
Wasatch, Summit, Carbon and Duchesne counties
Iron, Washington, Garfield and San Juan counties

Read the Utah civil-engineering guide →

Wyoming

Regional civil-engineering services for land development, drainage, stormwater, sites and subdivisions.

Uinta, Lincoln and Sweetwater counties
Sublette, Fremont and Carbon counties
Teton, Park and Big Horn counties
Laramie, Albany and surrounding communities

Discuss a Wyoming project →

Why Clients Choose Ludlow Engineering

Engineering and Surveying Together

The survey team and engineering team work under the same roof, reducing handoff delays and conflicting site information.

Regional Approval Experience

Plans are prepared for the actual city, county and state requirements governing the project—not a generic checklist.

One Firm Through the Process

The project can remain with Ludlow Engineering from feasibility and field survey through design, plan check and construction support.

Long-Term Local Presence

Founded in 1975, Ludlow Engineering has decades of experience with Mountain West land, rural infrastructure and community growth.

Frequently Asked Questions

What civil engineering services do you provide?

We provide land development engineering, site planning, grading, drainage, stormwater design, subdivision design, water and sewer systems, floodplain support, permit drawings and construction observation.

Is this page the parent for the other civil engineering pages?

Yes. This page is the broad civil-engineering pillar. The child pages provide deeper information about specific services such as site plans, subdivision design, grading, commercial development and utility engineering.

What information is needed for a proposal?

Send the property address or parcel number, a short project description, the reviewing city or county, the desired timeline and any available survey, architectural drawing or concept plan.

Do I need a land survey before engineering begins?

Many projects require boundary and topographic information before design can be completed. We review existing records first and explain whether a new survey is necessary.

Can you coordinate with my architect or builder?

Yes. We regularly coordinate civil site design with architectural plans, structural plans, geotechnical recommendations, utility providers and construction teams.

How long does civil engineering take?

Small residential site, drainage or grading projects may be completed in several weeks. Commercial sites and subdivisions often require several months because design, review and agency approval occur in stages.

Do you serve both Utah and Wyoming?

Yes. Ludlow Engineering provides regional civil-engineering services across Utah and Wyoming. Project travel and mobilization are included in the written scope when applicable.

Start With a Civil Engineering Project Review

Send the property location, intended use and any existing plans. Ludlow Engineering will identify the likely survey, engineering and approval scope and prepare a written proposal for the next step.

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