Licensed Land Development Engineer
Taking Your Project from Concept to Approval

Subdividing a parcel, building a residential community, or developing a commercial site? NEC Solutions LLC provides the civil engineering behind land development approval — preliminary and final plans, stormwater, grading, and utility coordination — for developers and builders across PA, NY, DE, and TX.

PE Licensed — PA · NY · DE · TX
Concept Through Final Approval
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State PE Licenses
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Project Types Served
Land Development Engineering, Explained

One Engineering Partner, Start to Finish

Civil engineering covers the design of systems that work with the land — drainage, grading, site layout, soils, and infrastructure. At NEC Solutions LLC, our civil engineering services are focused on the practical needs of homeowners, contractors, developers, and municipalities in Pennsylvania, New York, Delaware, and Texas.

We don't just prepare drawings — we solve real problems. When your site needs a stormwater management plan for a land development approval, we design a system that works within the site constraints and satisfies the municipal engineer. When you need soil testing for a new septic system, we coordinate the perc test, evaluate the results, and deliver the documentation the health department requires. When a proposed grading plan needs drainage analysis, we run the hydrology and make sure the numbers work.

Our civil engineering team works closely with our structural engineers, which means we can handle projects that span both disciplines — a combination that saves our clients time and coordination headaches. Whether your project is a single-family home site, a commercial development, or an industrial facility, we bring the same focused, practical approach to every civil engineering scope.

Civil Engineering Services

Site Services
Grading · Drainage · Site Layout
Stormwater
Management Plans · BMP Design
Geotechnical
Soil Borings · Perc Tests · Reports
Deliverables
PE-Stamped Plans + calculations + reports
Licensed States
PA · NY · DE · TX
Quote Response
Within 24 Business Hours

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Land Development Services

Land Development Engineering Services

Preliminary & Final Land Development Plans

Complete preliminary and final land development plan sets prepared for municipal planning commission and board of supervisors submission — the core civil engineering deliverable of the approval process.

Preliminary plan preparation and submission
Final plan preparation and recording documents
Municipal Subdivision & Land Development Ordinance (SALDO) compliance
Waiver request preparation when needed
Subdivision Engineering

Lot layout, subdivision design, and the engineering plans required to divide a parcel into new, buildable lots that meet zoning and municipal requirements.

Lot layout and yield analysis
Minor and major subdivision plans
Lot line change / consolidation plans
Zoning setback and coverage compliance
Stormwater & Grading Coordination

The stormwater management plan and grading design for your development, integrated with the overall site layout from the start rather than added as an afterthought.

Site-wide stormwater management plan
Master grading plan for the development
Erosion & sediment control plan
NPDES / Chapter 102 permit coordination
Utility Design & Coordination

Water, sewer, and utility layout coordination for new development — working directly with utility providers and municipal authorities to design a serviceable site.

Water and sanitary sewer layout
On-lot sewage system coordination (where applicable)
Utility provider coordination (electric, gas)
Authority (municipal authority) submission support
Roadway & Access Design

Street and driveway design for new developments, meeting municipal roadway standards and PennDOT (or equivalent state DOT) highway occupancy requirements where applicable.

Internal roadway design and profiles
Highway occupancy permit (HOP) support
Sight distance and access analysis
Parking layout for commercial sites
Municipal Review & Approval Support

Ongoing support through planning commission and board of supervisors meetings, responding to municipal engineer review letters until your plan is approved and recorded.

Planning commission & hearing support
Municipal engineer review responses
County planning commission coordination
Plan revisions through final approval
Who We Work With

Land Development Clients We Serve

Residential Developers

Subdivision engineering and land development plans for new single-family and townhome communities.

Commercial Developers

Retail, office, and mixed-use site development plans, from concept through final municipal approval.

Builders & General Contractors

Land development plan support for builders managing their own site acquisition and development process.

Landowners & Investors

Minor subdivisions, lot line changes, and feasibility analysis for individual landowners exploring a parcel's development potential.

Spotlight

Why Land Development Projects Get Delayed

Land development approval involves multiple disciplines — civil engineering, surveying, environmental review, and often architecture — all feeding into a single municipal submission. When these pieces aren't coordinated from the start, plans get rejected for inconsistencies, missing information, or conflicts between disciplines that should have been caught before submission.

At NEC Solutions LLC, we take an active coordination role on every land development project, working directly with your surveyor, architect, and other consultants to make sure the plan set is internally consistent and addresses what the municipal engineer will be looking for — before it's submitted, not after a rejection.

Inconsistent Plan SetsWhen the survey, grading, and utility plans don't match, reviewers flag it — and every flag costs another review cycle.
Late-Stage SurprisesDiscovering a zoning conflict or utility constraint after preliminary plan submission can force a costly redesign.
Missing Waiver RequestsProjects that don't meet every SALDO requirement need a formal waiver request — missing this step causes automatic rejection.
The Land Development Approval Process
1
Concept & FeasibilityWe review zoning, yield potential, and site constraints before you commit to a full plan submission.
2
Preliminary PlanFull engineering plan set submitted for planning commission review — layout, grading, stormwater, and utilities.
3
Municipal ReviewWe respond to municipal engineer comments and attend hearings as needed through preliminary approval.
4
Final PlanFinal plan and recording documents are prepared and submitted for board of supervisors approval.
5
Recorded & BuildableOnce approved and recorded, the site is ready for building permits and construction.
How We Work

Getting Started with Your Stormwater Plan

1
Contact Us

Call or submit online. Describe your project, location, and what civil engineering service you need.

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Free Quote

We review your scope and provide a clear quote within 24 business hours — no vague estimates.

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Data Collection

We gather existing survey, soil data, permit requirements, and any site-specific information needed for the design.

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Engineering & Plans

PE-stamped drawings, calculations, and reports prepared and delivered — typical turnaround 7–14 business days depending on scope.

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Permit Approval

We support municipal review and address agency comments until your civil approvals are in hand.

Licensed Everywhere You Build

Stormwater Management Engineering in 4 States

Common Questions

Stormwater Management — FAQ

For many home additions in PA, the main requirement is a structural engineer for the PE-stamped structural drawings. However, if your addition adds impervious coverage (a roof, slab, or paved area) beyond a certain threshold, your municipality may require a stormwater management plan from a civil engineer as part of the permit application. We can handle both structural and civil components, which simplifies the process considerably.

Municipal review timelines for stormwater management plans in Pennsylvania vary by township and project size. Smaller residential projects reviewed by the township typically take 4–8 weeks. Larger land development projects subject to county review or PA DEP review can take longer. We prepare the plan to address all anticipated review comments on the first submission — which is the most effective way to minimize overall approval time.

A percolation test (perc test) measures how quickly water drains through the soil on your property. If you're installing a new septic system in Pennsylvania — for a new home, an addition of a bedroom, or any project that increases sewage flow — you'll need a perc test and soil evaluation as part of the sewage permit process. The test is performed on your site with the township sewage enforcement officer present. We coordinate and support this process for clients in Chester County and throughout eastern PA.

Yes. For new construction projects where the soil bearing capacity is unknown, or for sites with fill, disturbed soils, or a history of problems, a geotechnical investigation provides the soil data needed to design an appropriate foundation. We coordinate soil boring programs, evaluate the results, and prepare a geotechnical report with foundation design recommendations. This is especially valuable for commercial projects and any site with unusual soil conditions.

Yes — we regularly support developers and builders on residential subdivisions, commercial land development projects, and mixed-use developments. We can serve as the civil PE of record for land development plan submissions or provide specific civil components (stormwater management, grading plans, geotechnical reports) as part of a larger design team. Contact us to discuss the scope and how we can best support your project.

Yes — and this is one of the real advantages of working with NEC Solutions LLC. Many projects need both structural engineering (building design, PE-stamped drawings) and civil engineering (grading, drainage, geotechnical). Having one firm handle both disciplines eliminates coordination issues between consultants, simplifies communication for the client, and often reduces overall project cost and timeline.

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