North Country Engineering
Civil Engineering, Surveying & Construction Services
Engineering
North Country Engineering, Inc. (NCE) provides Civil Engineering services to a vast client base in Upper Michigan including federal, state, and local governments and private land owners and developers. A problem is a solution in the works, we provide solutions for you! We are accessible and available to assist you with any Civil Engineering project and can meet with you on-site to discuss your needs or provide on-site technical assistance.
The following is a list of some of the services we can provide:
Hydrology, Drainage, and Storm Sewer
- Hydrological evaluations (NRCS and Rational Methods)
- Reporting for erosion control and Drain Commission requirements
- Analysis of watersheds, soils, etc. for localized peak flow and forecasting
- HEC-RAS modeling and floodplain analysis
- Rosgen channel classification and reference reach determination
- Grade control structure and small (low-head) dam design
- Design of collection and piping systems and outfalls
- Design of retention and detention basins
- Storm water management plans
Natural Resources
- Erosion and sediment control plans (upland, lake, or stream)
- Aquaculture ponds and structures
- Stream and river restoration (incl. Rosgen and bioengineering/ biotechnical design)
- Fish passage structure
- Wetland assessment, delineation, and permit assistance
- Wetland restoration, enhancement or creation: including ponds, forested, emergent, lake plain, and scrub shrub
- Shoreline stabilization and erosion control
Site and Plat Design
- Planning and layout of residential, commercial and/or recreational properties
- Grading and drainage design
- Utility planning and design:
- Evaluations for on-site wells and septic if not served by municipal facilities
- Water main and appurtenances, laterals
- Sanitary sewer and laterals (or septic)
- Storm sewer and appurtenances
- Curb and sidewalk
- Retaining walls & reinforced earth structures
- Road alignment and pavement
- Permitting assistance
- Plat Development and Layout
- Review Local Zoning and Building Code Requirements and Incorporate Requirements into Design
Road and Parking Lot Improvements
- ROW and topographic surveys to develop street plan and profiles
- Complete road and parking lot design including alignment, curb, and sidewalk
- Design of all related items: markings, storm sewer, surface restoration
- Bridge (short span, trail, and pedestrian) design
- Culvert and crossing design
Marinas and Harbors
- Planning, design, and layout of harbors, marinas and parks
- Design of boat launches, fishing piers, and fish cleaning station to meet ADA and Universal Access guidelines
- Utility and facility planning and design
- Landscaping and trail planning and design
Structural Engineering
- Foundation and earth retaining structure design
- Residential structural design and analysis
- FHA/mortgage structural evaluation and report
- Low head dam design and inspection
- Short span and pedestrian bridge design and inspection
Water Distribution Systems
- Municipal distribution system analysis and design
- Basis of design (feasibility) studies
- Municipal well development
- Residential well development
- Hydraulic evaluations
- Specialized design for elevated and cold-weather storage tanks
Wastewater Collection Systems
- Municipal system analysis (I/I and SSES studies)
- Facility planning
- Lift station and force main design
- Collection system planning and design
- Septic system and on-site treatment design (including non-conventional systems)
Permitting (Private Citizens to Commercial Clients)
- Zoning and Site plan approvals
- Meeting attendance if needed
- Water system (MDEQ)
- Sanitary sewer system (MDEQ)
- Individual well and septic systems (Local Health Department)
- Soil erosion control (local Soil Erosion Control Authority)
- MDOT, County road, municipal entrance and ROW (MDOT and/or Road Commission)
- Storm sewer and drainage (County Drain Commissioner)
- Wetlands (MDEQ)
We can assist with applications for permits for ALL Local and Government Agencies
