Development & Construction

Civil Engineer

Licensed engineer who designs site-level infrastructure — grading, drainage, utilities, site plans.

Full Definition

A civil engineer designs the site-level infrastructure for a commercial development — grading, drainage, stormwater management, utility connections, parking, driveways. Civil engineering plans are required for site plan approval and building permits. Typical cost: $15,000-$75,000+ per project depending on complexity.

Related Terms

Site Plan

Engineering drawings showing how a site will be developed — building, parking, drainage, landscaping, utilities.

Entitlements

The governmental approvals required before development can proceed — site plan, variance, conditional use, plat approval.

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