Civil engineering and structural engineering team at Vector Engineers discussing commercial site development plans, grading and drainage design, stormwater management, and infrastructure coordination for construction projects in the western United States.

Ready to Serve in Puerto Rico

Utah-based Vector Structural Engineering, which is licensed in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, and the Canadian provinces of British Columbia, Alberta, and Ontario, is now also licensed in Puerto Rico. “One of our clients, a solar power installer, asked us to obtain the licensure to help them expedite the projects they’re working on in Puerto Rice,” says Vector Principal Engineer Jacob Proctor. “They needed our help, and we decided we needed to make it happen.”

Mikey Heinz, CEO of Bright Planet Solar, headquartered in Auburn, MA, says, “Vector has been a partner to us for more than seven years, and this just further shows what a true partnership it is. We’ve been working on getting fully operational in Puerto Rico since it was hit by Hurricane Maria in 2017—which led to the largest power outage in U.S. history—and we’re now in a position to make a difference down there at scale.”

Over the past decade, Vector has assumed a leadership role in the nation’s solar power industry. Its solar division employs more than 40 engineers, has completed over 100,000 projects, and now accounts for an estimated five percent of total engineering support for the entire U.S. solar industry.

A key element in its success, says Proctor, is a highly interactive online project management system. The workflow automation template simultaneously enables careful review of all engineering issues, suggestions for cost- and performance-effective improvements, and fast—usually 24-hour or less—turnaround.

“The ability to combine speed and accuracy,” says Proctor, “is important for all the industries we support, and increasingly essential for solar, because the pace is about to pick up dramatically. Total installed U.S. photovoltaic is expected to more than double over the next five years, and the Bureau of Labor Statistics estimates that the fastest-growing job category between now and 2028 will be solar PV installers.(1) They’ll have their hands full, and we’ll be there to help them.” Click Here to view the full article

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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.

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