Civil Engineering Services
Hive Engineering provides civil engineering from early site planning and feasibility through permitting and construction. Our work is focused on practical solutions, clear plans, and helping projects move efficiently through agency review.
Grading & Drainage
We prepare grading and drainage plans for residential, commercial, multifamily, winery, and public projects.
Services include:
- Site grading and earthwork
- Drainage design
- Hydrology and hydraulic analysis
- Driveways and site access
- Retaining wall coordination
- Erosion control
- Drainage studies and reports
Stormwater Compliance
We help projects understand and meet applicable stormwater requirements without adding unnecessary complexity.
Services include:
- Post-Construction Requirements (PCRs)
- Low Impact Development (LID)
- Infiltration and bioretention systems
- Detention and flow control
- Stormwater Control Plans
- SWPPP and QSD services
Utilities
Hive prepares site utility plans and coordinates infrastructure required to serve new development.
Services include:
- Domestic water
- Fire water
- Sanitary sewer
- Storm drain
- Dry utility coordination
- Utility connection and extension planning
- Coordination with utility providers and public agencies
Onsite Wastewater
We provide onsite wastewater treatment system design for properties that are not served by public sewer.
Services include:
- Septic and OWTS design
- Perc and soils testing coordination
- Conventional and alternative treatment systems
- Leach field and reserve area design
- Commercial and residential systems
- Environmental Health coordination
Site Planning & Entitlements
Civil issues can significantly affect a project before construction documents begin. We work with owners and design teams to identify those issues early.
Services include:
- Preliminary grading and drainage
- Utility feasibility
- Fire access
- Stormwater requirements
- Site constraints
- Tentative maps and lot development
- Agency coordination
Construction Documents & Support
Hive prepares civil plans intended to be clear, permit-ready, and practical to construct.
Services include:
- Civil construction plans
- Technical specifications
- Plan-check responses
- Contractor coordination
- RFIs and design revisions
- Construction observation and support
The Right Level of Engineering
Not every project needs the same level of analysis or documentation.
We focus on understanding what is required, solving the civil engineering issues, and providing the level of service appropriate for the project.