Civil Engineering

Tetra Land Services is experienced in the design and management of civil projects in and around Texas and the southeast United States. Tetra Engineers bring 25+ years of experience and know-how to all phases of civil development services, specializing in drainage planning and mitigation for the Gulf Coast’s poor soil and low-lying topography.

Pre-Design Services

• Feasibility studies
• Zoning and entitlement review
• Private Utility Coordination
• Public Utility Reservation Applications
• Traffic Impact Studies and Analysis
• COH JRC Applications
• 380 Agreements
• MUD/TIRZ Coordination
• MUD Re-imbursement coordination

Design Services

• Site Planning
• Grading Plans
• Utility Plans
• Drainage Plans
• Stormwater Detention Plans
• Floodplain Mitigation Plans
• Erosion Control Plans
• Offsite Public Utility Construction Documents
• Traffic Control Plans
• Pavement Restoration Plans
• Storm Water Management and Planning
• Storm Water Quality Permit Application (SWQMP) preparation

Drainage Design Services

• Comprehensive Site Drainage Design
• Surface Water Management
• Subsurface Drainage Systems
• Stormwater Drainage Solutions
• Erosion Control Measures
• Drainage System Maintenance & Repair
• Watercourse and Ditch Management
• Environmental Compliance

Subsurface Utility Engineering (SUE)

Identify and document existing utilities helps streamline construction processes and avoid costly disruptions.

• Accurate Utility Mapping: Detailed identification and documentation of underground utilities
• Risk Mitigation: Reduces the likelihood of utility-related issues during construction
• Cost Efficiency: Avoids costly delays and rework by addressing utility conflicts early
• Enhanced Safety: Improves site safety by preventing accidental utility strikes
• Comprehensive Reporting: Provides clear, actionable data for informed project planning

Post-Design Services

• Corps of Engineers Nationwide Permit Coordination
• Local, Regional, State and Federal Permitting
• Construction Management
• Construction Administration
• As-Built Inspection and Certification
• Project Close-out Documents

Project Types

• Mixed-use Developments
• Major Anchor Retail Centers
• Multi-family residential developments
• Office buildings and corporate campuses
• Industrial distribution including rail service
• Manufacturing facilities
• Churches and worship centers
• Cemeteries
• Parks and recreation facilities
• Education and healthcare campuses
• Utilities and streets