About Austin Engineering -
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Practical Engineering. Clear Surveys. Landscapes that Last.

Austin Engineering partners with developers, municipalities, and businesses to transform complex sites into code-compliant, functional projects. Our integrated teams—Civil Engineers, Land Surveyors, and Landscape Architects—collaborate directly, ensuring grading, drainage, utilities, and outdoor spaces function cohesively in the field, not just on paper.

We prioritize plain-language communication, adhere to committed timelines, and design with both construction and long-term maintenance in mind. This disciplined approach ensures plans evolve into successful projects without costly detours.

Services at a Glance:

Civil Engineering

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Comprehensive site planning, grading/earthwork, stormwater management, utilities, permitting, construction documents, and administration.

Land Surveying

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ALTA/NSPS surveys, boundary & retracement, topographic mapping, construction staking, plats/easements, elevation certificates, and as-built verification.

Landscape Architecture

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Site planning, native-focused planting, streetscapes, trails, plazas/amenities, green infrastructure, and maintenance-conscious detailing.

Where we operate

We maintain licensure across multiple states, providing clients with a unified partner for diverse portfolios and phased programs. Our standardized processes ensure consistency, regardless of location.

Licensed states

  • Illinois (IL)
  • Iowa (IA)
  • Wisconsin (WI)
  • Indiana (IN)
  • Florida (FL)
  • North Carolina (NC)
  • Texas (TX)
  • Tennessee (TN)
  • Georgia (GA)
  • Kansas (KS)
  • Louisiana (LA)
  • Missouri (MO) Ohio (OH)
  • South Carolina (SC)
  • Colorado (CO)
  • Alabama (AL)

 

Regional Hubs:

  • Peoria, IL – Headquarters; Civil Engineering, Land Surveying, Landscape Architecture
  • Davenport, IA – Civil Engineering & Land Surveying, Landscape Architecture
  • Chattanooga, TN – Civil Engineering & Landscape Architecture

Need support outside these primary regions? Contact us to confirm licensing and discuss your specific site requirements.

How We Work

Constructability First: We engineer with equipment limitations, sequencing, and field tolerances in mind. Clear labeling, realistic elevations, and coordinated utilities significantly reduce RFIs and change orders.

Compliance Without Ambiguity: We prepare jurisdiction-ready submittals and manage correspondence proactively. By anticipating common reviewer comments, we close loops quickly and keep permits moving.

Cost-Aware Decisions: We focus on lifecycle value—right-sizing detention, balancing earthwork, and selecting practical materials to lower costs beyond just the initial bid.

One Team, Fewer Surprises: Our disciplines collaborate daily. Root zones respect utility corridors, ADA routes align with civil grading, and survey control transitions seamlessly to construction staking.

Professional Associations

Active industry involvement ensures our standards remain current and our documentation remains reviewer-friendly. Our team members hold leadership roles and memberships in:

AWWA American Water Works Association

ISPE Illinois Society of Professional Engineers

NSPE National Society of Professional Engineers

ISPLS Illinois Society of Professional Land Surveyors

ISPLA  Illinois Society of Professional Landscape Architects

These associations reflect our commitment to professional practice, ethics, and continuing education.

Quality, Safety & Communication

  • QA/QC: Every deliverable undergoes a documented review process—title reconciliation for surveys, drainage checks for civil, and detail coordination for landscape—ensuring clarity for crews and reviewers alike.
  • Safety & Access: We rigorously plan site access, PPE, and traffic control, coordinating with owners and GCs to ensure safe operations around existing tenants and the public.
  • Transparent Communication: We keep stakeholders aligned through concise progress notes, decision logs, and next-step checklists. You will always understand the project status and the rationale behind our decisions.

Proven Results

  • The Foundry Shopping Center (Bloomington, IL): Transformed a former industrial site into a vibrant retail hub through coordinated civil and landscape design, featuring native plantings and permeable paving.
  • Statewide Surveys (Iowa): Delivering ALTA/NSPS, boundary, and topo surveys from our Davenport office to support critical closings and construction projects across the state.
  • Southeast Tennessee Sites: Executing civil plans in Chattanooga that emphasize balanced grading and practical utility coordination to prevent late-stage conflicts.

Ready to Start the Conversation?

Tell us about your site, goals, and timeline. We will confirm licensing, outline the scope and deliverables, and establish a realistic schedule for execution.

Start your project conversation today.

    Leadership & Credentials

    Our work is directed and reviewed by licensed Professional Engineers (PE) and Professional Land Surveyors (PLS), with landscape architecture led by licensed professionals from our Peoria headquarters. We maintain active credentials in all listed states, assembling project teams based on technical fit, schedule availability, and scope requirements.