Civil Engineering
Vector Engineers provides civil engineering and site development design for commercial, industrial, and institutional projects across the western United States. We deliver practical, cost-effective solutions that meet local codes, streamline permitting, and keep projects moving forward.
Our civil engineering services include site planning and layout, grading and drainage design, stormwater management, roadway and parking lot design, and utility design for water, sewer, and storm systems. We work closely with owners, architects, contractors, and local jurisdictions to develop coordinated plans that support efficient approvals and smoother construction.
Because our team understands how site and structural design interact, we help clients reduce coordination issues and keep projects moving efficiently. We prioritize responsiveness, clear communication, and accurate drawings that reduce construction issues and shorten project timelines.
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Engineering Services
Delegated Design
Connections, stairs, railings, ladders, platforms, ornamental steel structures, store fronts, roof and wall cladding and misc. steel and aluminum projects.
Custom and Tract Homes
High-end and custom homes, tract homes, barns, garages, ADUs, and remodels.
Telecom
Monopoles, monopines and monopalms, top sections, antenna mounts, multi-leg towers, and FRP screenwalls.
Multi-family
Multi-family structures, basements, parking garages, and post-tension concrete slabs-on-grade.
Signs
Billboards, pylon signs, monument signs, ribbons, channel letter signs, scoreboards, centerhungs, and hoists.
Commercial
Office buildings, warehouses, public buildings, tenant improvements (TI), mezzanines, metal building foundations, and temporary bracing/shoring.
Bridges
Pedestrian bridges, vehicular bridges, gangways, box culverts, and abutments.
Electrical
Power and fire alarm systems, security, communication systems, access control, closed circuit television, lighting control systems, electrical consumption reports, and more.
Industrial
Fabric, metal, and hybrid buildings, bulk material handling facilities, processing plants, platforms, silo foundations, pipe racks, fall arrest systems, and greenhouses.
Solar
Residential and commercial, ground mounts, roof mounts, carports, electrical review, product approval, battery mounts, and shade structures.
EV Charging
Wall-mounted systems, podiums, screenwalls, retaining walls, foundations, electrical review, and bollards.
Seismic Anchorage
Anchorage for equipment, cabinets, tanks, racks, and platforms.
And More!
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"As a local architecture firm, Vector Structural Engineering is a company of professional engineers that we often refer business to and have for many years. Vector Structural Engineering and their team provide quality and on-time professional services. We are proud to refer and partner as teammates with Vector's team."
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Civil Engineering Services Now Available at Vector Engineers for Commercial and Residential Site Development
Vector Engineers has built its reputation on responsive structural engineering services for commercial, residential, industrial, solar, telecom, and specialty projects across all 50 states and parts of Canada for over 20 years.
Now, we are expanding our capabilities with the launch of our new Civil Engineering division, providing site development and infrastructure design services throughout the western United States.
For architects, developers, and contractors, this means fewer consultants to manage and better coordination between site and structural design from the beginning of a project.
To lead this expansion, we recently welcomed Morgan Sandberg to the Vector team. Morgan joins us from Keller Associates and brings extensive experience in commercial site development, grading and drainage design, utility coordination, stormwater management, and permitting support.
Our civil engineering services include:
- Site planning and layout
- Grading and drainage design
- Stormwater management
- Roadway and parking lot design
- Utility design for water, sewer, and storm systems
- Coordination with local jurisdictions and permitting agencies
By offering both structural and civil engineering services, we can help clients simplify communication, reduce coordination issues between multiple firms, and keep projects moving more efficiently through design, permitting, and construction.
“If structural engineering focuses on how a building stands, civil engineering focuses on how the entire property functions,” said Morgan. “Before construction even begins, civil engineering helps determine where the building sits on the site, how vehicles access the property, where utilities connect, how drainage is handled, and how the project moves through permitting.”
For contractors and architects, those early site decisions can directly impact project schedules, permitting timelines, construction costs, and long-term functionality.
Civil engineering helps answer key questions early in the development process:
- Where should the building sit on the property?
- How will stormwater and drainage be managed?
- Where should parking lots and drive aisles be located?
- How can utilities connect efficiently to city systems?
- How can the site be designed to meet local requirements while remaining practical to build?
- How can we use existing topography to create an aesthetically pleasing design, and minimize earthwork?
Our new civil engineering division will primarily support commercial developments throughout the western states, while also assisting residential projects that require site planning, grading, drainage, utility coordination, or permitting support.
"Structural and civil engineering often work hand-in-hand. One designs the structure; the other ensures all plans and designs result in a site that is functional, buildable, and compliant. Bringing both together under one roof creates a much smoother process for our clients and helps reduce unnecessary coordination between multiple firms," Morgan explained.
This integrated approach allows our team to identify issues earlier, improve communication across disciplines, reduce costly revisions, and help projects move from concept to construction with fewer delays.
As Vector continues to grow, our focus remains the same: responsive service, practical engineering solutions, and helping clients solve construction challenges before construction begins.
If you are planning a commercial or residential development project and need coordinated structural and civil engineering services, our team is ready to help.