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Expert Civil Engineering Solutions
Alidade Engineering was founded to deliver high-quality land planning and civil engineering services from conceptual design through project completion. We prioritize a hands-on approach for every project, emphasizing open communication among design teams, contractors, and clients to ensure success. Our team is committed to being available beyond standard working hours to address any challenges during design or construction phases. We recognize the importance of meeting design deadlines and producing complete, user-friendly plans that minimize discrepancies between bid sets and final drawings, preventing budget overruns.Our expertise in navigating complex agency approvals has allowed us to maintain strong relationships with agency staff while securing timely project approvals across multiple counties. With decades of combined experience, our leadership team brings technical proficiency and managerial excellence to every engagement.
Services
Tentative Maps
Land Planning
Grading Plans
Improvement Plans
Bidding Support
Highlights and features
- We offer over 30 years of combined civil engineering experience.
- Our team provides 24/7 availability for urgent project needs.
- We guarantee complete, user-friendly plans to prevent budget overruns.
- Our experts navigate complex agency approvals across multiple counties.
- Our leadership team combines technical expertise with managerial excellence.
Services
Tentative Maps
We create tentative parcel maps for land development projects, ensuring compliance with local regulations and agency requirements. Our maps provide accurate spatial representations for residential, commercial, and industrial developments. This service streamlines the approval process for clients seeking entitlements and permits.
Land Planning
Our land planning services focus on optimizing site layouts for residential subdivisions, multi-family housing, and commercial developments. We integrate grading, utility placement, and environmental considerations to create functional, code-compliant designs. This approach ensures efficient use of space while meeting client objectives.
Grading Plans
We develop detailed grading plans for public and private projects, including mass grading and precise elevation adjustments. Our plans incorporate erosion control and drainage solutions to prevent water damage. This service ensures proper site preparation for construction while maintaining regulatory compliance.
Improvement Plans
Our improvement plans cover public and private infrastructure projects, including sewer, water, and storm drain systems. We prepare comprehensive reports for stormwater quality and SWPPP compliance. This service ensures long-term functionality and regulatory adherence for utility networks.
Bidding Support
We provide bidding and construction support services, including as-built documentation and quality control oversight. Our team assists with contractor coordination and project administration during construction phases. This service ensures accurate implementation of design specifications throughout project execution.
People
Larry C. Dutton
President/Chief Executive Officer
Larry Dutton is a senior civil designer with 30+ years of experience in public and private engineering projects. He specializes in residential and commercial site development, grading plans, and agency permitting across Southern California counties.
Brent C. Moore
Vice President and Principal Engineer
Brent Moore is a registered civil engineer in California, Arizona, and Utah with 20+ years of experience. He oversees all projects, manages agency approvals, and ensures quality control from design to construction administration for diverse developments.
Questions
What civil engineering services do you offer?
We provide tentative maps, land planning, grading plans, improvement plans, and bidding support for residential, commercial, and industrial developments.
How do you handle agency approvals?
Our team has extensive experience securing permits from cities across San Diego, Orange, Riverside, and Los Angeles counties through established agency relationships.
What project types do you specialize in?
We specialize in single-family and multi-family residential developments, industrial sites, commercial properties, schools, parks, and churches.
Are you available for urgent project needs?
Yes, we provide after-hours support for critical issues during design or construction phases to maintain project timelines.
How do you prevent budget overruns?
We create detailed, user-friendly plans that minimize discrepancies between bid sets and final drawings, ensuring accurate cost estimates.
