What we do

We work with great clients and staff to produce
excellent work throughout Colorado’s mountain communities.

CIVIL

Integrated site design

Our integrated site design harmonizes landscaping, architecture, and infrastructure to create sustainable environments that seamlessly blend with their surroundings. We optimize functionality, aesthetics, and environmental impact.

We’ll assess and plan new land slopes, drainage and earthwork to guarantee a stable water management and erosion control system. Achieve your desired elevations, contours and drainage patterns with our Colorado civil engineering team today.

Dispose of your wastewater safely and efficiently with Roaring Fork Engineering designs today. We design systems to seamlessly collect and transport wastewater to and from your desired locations and facilities.

Our water distribution design service aims to analyze, plan and implement systems to transport water from its source to consumers with maximum efficiency. We cover everything from pipe layout to storage facilities to water quality standards in our plans.

Our hydraulic modeling of infrastructure simulates the behavior of water flow, pressure and more through computational techniques. We’ll model pipeline performance, stormwater drainage networks, sewage systems and any other hydraulic structures your project requires, while keeping your unique conditions in mind.

Prevent flooding and manage your rainwater runoff with our stormwater management services. Whether you need drainage networks, retention ponds or green solutions like rain gardens and permeable pavement, we’re prepared to create the perfect flooding mitigation system.

Our shallow utilies & utility layout planning services will tailor the ideal layout for your critical infrastructure. From fiber optics to natural gas distribution, we aim to minimize headaches during construction and maintenance.

Our experienced civil engineers will guide you on the regulatory processes for land development projects. Need to submit a zoning change or acquire a land use permit? We can help with preparation and submission, too.

Our erosion control services offer complete strategies to handle sedimentation concerns. From silt fences to vegetative buffers and erosion control blankets, we’re ready to suport your sustainable land development projects.

The Tree Farm at Willits
Basalt Sanitation District

ENVIRONMENTAL

Treatment Plant Design

Get a custom wastewater treatment design from our expert team of civil engineers today. We take every factor into consideration: flow rates, pollutant concentrations, local regulation compliance, environmental impact and more.

Our storage tank design process will determine the appropriate size, shape and materials needed for your tanks. We account for important factors such as volume requirements, leakage prevention, site conditions and safe access for each project.

Keep your water systems at peak performance with Roaring Fork Engineering today. Whether your mountain ski resort needs lift stations or your water treatment facility needs overflow tanks, we’re prepared to plan out your project.

Our tailored sewer collection designs prioritize sustainability and environmental impact. We minimize risks of blockages, leaks and environmental contamination to keep your project green. We also plan for future growth to avoid disrupting the local infrastructure and ecosystems.

Want to keep it green but also stay compliant with local regulations? Our on-call municipal and district engineer will help you expertly navigate regulations, address community concerns and coordinate with any relevant authorities.

Our water and sewer rate studies analyze consumption patterns and revenue needs to develop the ideal rate structures for your infrastructure. We aim to establish equitable rates for your utility systems and customers alike.

We advise on a wide variety of permits including land use, zoning, water quality, air quality, wetlands protection, and more.

WATER RESOURCES

Drainage Design & Studies

Our drainage design and studies will assess land topography, soil characteristics, rainfall patterns and existing infrastructure. We aim to create a comprehensive strategy to build or improve your drainage design.

Manage your runoff and mitigate flooding with our retention & detention design services. We can advise on retention basins and detention basins from their size to their shape and ideal outlet structures.

Our water impound design services advise on the creation of dams and embankments for water supply and hydropower. We ensure safety and environmental considerations are woven into the design from the very start.

Our channel design experts determine the optimal alignment, dimensions and slope of your channels for transporting water. At Roaring Fork Engineering, our goal is to create resilient, sustainable channels that protect the environment and infrastructure.

Our hydrological modeling services provide informed decision-making for your water management projects. We use mathematical and computational techniques to simulate behavior in your watershed or river basin to understand and predict the movement of the hydrological system.

We utilize HEC-RAS (Hydrologic Engineering Center’s River Analysis System) software to simulate and analyze the hydraulics of river systems, including flow velocities, water surface profiles, sediment transport, and floodplain inundation.

Retention pond
Construction equipment on a road

CONSTRUCTION ADMINISTRATION

Project Oversight

Our project oversight services will assist with scheduling, budgeting, quality control, safety and reporting.

Our experts will assess project expenses, submit project-related documents for review, and provide clarification or supplemental information as needed.

Our field and value engineering services ensure adherence to design specifications, resolve technical issues and identify opportunities to improve efficiency, reduce costs, and enhance performance.

We can provide recommendations for stormwater management on your construction site to allow your workers to work without being hampered by weather conditions.

Our utility and ROW (Right-of-Way) inspections assess the condition and compliance of utility infrastructure and land use along designated rights-of-way. We keep your project sites functional, safe and compliant.

LAND SURVEYING

Our land surveying services aim to create a comprehensive view of your site.

Boundary Survey

Our boundary surveys provide precise measurements of property lines in order to establish legal boundaries.

Our topographic surveys measure elevation and contours of land features on your site.

Our construction surveys are designed to monitor and verify the placement of structures during the building process.

Our construction staking services mark the exact locations for building elements on-site.

Our ALTA/NSPS land title surveys assess the property boundaries, improvements, and easements for title insurance purposes.

Our subdivision surveys divide parcels of land into smaller lots for development or sale.

Our floodplain surveys determine the boundaries and elevation of areas prone to flooding.

Land Surveying equipment