Licensed Civil Engineering Firm in Texas!
Kiosk Site Planning, Engineering and Permitting Services
We handle permits across Texas cities so you can keep expanding. Get your kiosk site planned, engineered and permitted in 6-8 weeks, not months.
- Free consultation
- Fast-Track Approval Process
- Complete Project Submittal
- Faster Project Delivery
- +40 Engineers Team
- +165 Ice/Water Kiosk Designed
When You Need Engineering Support
Texas kiosk operators contact us when permitting delays threaten site windows, expansion plans outpace internal capacity, or city requirements create bottlenecks.
Common triggers:
- Site leases signed but permits taking 12+ weeks with local engineers
- Expanding into multiple Texas cities with different permitting requirements
- Rolling out 5-10+ locations and need consistent engineering support
- Local firms unfamiliar with kiosk projects causing endless revision cycles
- Engineering costs per site higher than your budget assumptions
- Need PE-stamped civil plans that work across Texas jurisdictions
Clear engineering direction protects site acquisition timelines, controls per-site costs, and keeps your Texas expansion moving without hiring full-time staff.
Why Choose Us
Our Approach
Every project starts with understanding your water source and existing infrastructure.
Site Evaluation
Review site conditions, utility access points, kiosk specifications, and jurisdiction requirements. Identify permitting challenges before engineering begins.
Engineering Design
PE-stamped civil plans (site layout, utilities, grading) designed to pass Texas city reviews quickly. Standardized packages reduce revision cycles.
Permit Processing
Submit plans, respond to city comments within 24 hours, manage resubmittals. Most Texas jurisdictions approve in 6-8 weeks.
Installation Support
Construction-ready plans with clear utility routing and grading details. Contractors get what they need without constant clarification calls.
Why Professional Engineering Matters
Kiosk site permitting is the foundation of successful expansion and protected installation timelines.
Poorly engineered plans lead to:
- Permit delays and repeated rejections
- Multiple revision cycles that extend timelines
- Lost site opportunities while waiting on approvals
- Higher per-site costs from scope creep and rework
- Contractor confusion during installation
Well-engineered kiosk plans:
- Pass Texas city reviews on first or second submittal
- Use standardized packages that work across jurisdictions
- Protect site acquisition windows and lease commitments
- Provide clear utility routing and construction details
The goal is fast approvals today and scalable capacity for expansion tomorrow.
Permitting Services
Every Texas city runs permits differently. Some approve in three weeks, others take three months. Requirements vary, different setbacks, different review processes, different interpretations of the same state codes. We handle all of it.
We submit your permit application, coordinate with plan reviewers, respond to their comments, and manage resubmittals until you get approval. You don’t need to take calls from building departments or figure out local procedures. We stay on top of the process, answer city questions within 24 hours, and keep things moving.
We deliver first submittals in 1-2 weeks, and most sites clear municipality reviews in one or two revision cycles. Complex cities may require multiple rounds, but we handle all coordination while you focus on site activation.
Stop Waiting Months for Permits
Prime locations don’t stay available forever. We’ve engineered 165+ kiosk sites across multiple states and know exactly what cities require. We maintain capacity for 4-5 sites per week during national rollouts, so your expansion doesn’t slow down waiting on engineering.
Most projects: permit-ready plans in 1-2 weeks, full approval in 6-8 weeks total.
How It Works
You’ve secured the location and know where you want the kiosk. Now you need engineering and permits.
You send us:
- Existing site plan or property survey (if available)
- Site visit photos documenting proposed utility connection points (water, electric, drainage)
- Kiosk model specifications and footprint dimensions
- Any municipality-specific requirements you’ve identified
- Your internal site/serial number for tracking
We deliver:
- PE-stamped civil construction drawings (site plan, utility plan, grading/drainage)
- Building permit approval
- Plans showing utility connections
- Fast revision cycles when cities provide feedback
Simple process, clear timeline, and you can schedule installation.
Engineering Design
Most water and ice kiosk installations follow a similar pattern: small footprint, simple utilities, straightforward construction. The challenge isn’t complexity, it’s getting the details right for your specific site and jurisdiction.
We’ve designed 150+ kiosk projects across multiple states, so we know what works and what doesn’t. Our engineering covers everything from site layout to utility connections, grading for proper drainage, and ADA compliance.
Each plan set is stamped by a licensed PE and built specifically for the jurisdiction where you’re installing. We design to local codes, account for existing site conditions, and structure our drawings so contractors know exactly what to build and city reviewers can approve without endless revision rounds.
What We Design
Site Plan
Shows where your kiosk sits in the parking lot. Dimensions, setbacks, parking space adjustments, and access routes.
Utility Plan
The critical drawing, shows your contractor where to connect water, electrical service, and sewer (if needed). Clear routing from existing services to your kiosk location.
Grading & Drainage
Makes sure water flows away from your kiosk and meets local stormwater requirements.
Elevations & Details
Four-sided views showing appearance, materials, and colors, what the city needs for aesthetic approval.
All plans sealed by a Professional Engineer and ready for immediate permit submittal.
Trusted by Leading Kiosk Operators
- Watermill Express, 150+ sites permitted across multiple states
- Kooler Ice, Phase 2 partnership supporting 100-site national rollout
- Ice House America, Multi-state installations including Florida sites with three-phase power coordination
Typical Timeline
Week 1: Send us site information and kiosk specs
Weeks 1-2: Engineering complete, permit-ready plans delivered (first submittal in 1-2 weeks)
Weeks 2-6: City reviews and processes permit (we manage this and respond to comments within 24 hours)
Week 6-8: Permit approved, installation scheduled
Total: 6-8 weeks (compared to 12-16 weeks with local engineers unfamiliar with kiosks)
Timeline varies by jurisdiction. Some cities approve faster, some slower. We respond to city comments immediately so you’re never waiting on us.
Stop Losing Prime Locations to Permitting Delays"
Every week your kiosk sits unpermitted is revenue walking out the door. We’ve engineered 150+ kiosk locations across California, Nevada, Texas, Colorado, New Mexico, Arizona, Oklahoma, and Florida, and we know exactly what cities want to see.
We maintain capacity for 4-5 sites per week during national rollouts.
What You'll Pay
We provide predictable per-site pricing that covers:
- Project setup and plan development from your provided site information
- Utility connection design (water, electric, drainage)
- Grading and drainage layout
- Initial municipality research
- Complete Civil 3D drawings
- PE review and stamping
- First submittal PDF package
Municipality-specific items that come up during review, such as additional exhibits, traffic studies, lighting plans, or parking analysis, are billed as they occur, keeping your costs transparent and manageable.
Most standard parking lot installations fall in predictable range. Contact us with your site information and we’ll give you a straightforward quote within 24 hours.
Why Choose Modern Engineering Solutions
Speed
We deliver complete permit-ready plans in 1-2 weeks, not weeks or months. Our standardized civil plan templates attach to your structural and MEP standards, reducing time without sacrificing quality.
Experience
We’re the engineering firm behind 150+ Watermill Express locations, 100+ sites in Kooler Ice’s Phase 2 rollout, and multi-state permitting for Ice House America. We know kiosks inside and out.
Multi-State Coverage
Licensed in California, Nevada, Texas, Colorado, New Mexico, Arizona, Oklahoma, and Florida. Need another state? We can pursue PE licensure in 4-8 weeks for your regional rollouts.
Predictable Pricing
Transparent per-site pricing covers initial development and first submittal. No surprise scope creep, just clear costs that protect your pro forma and let you budget accurately for expansion.
Scalable Capacity
We become your outsourced civil engineering department. Scale up during heavy rollout periods, scale down during site identification phases, without maintaining full-time engineering staff.
FAQ
What do you need to start?
Send us: (1) existing site plan or property survey if available, (2) site visit photos documenting proposed utility connection points (water, electric, drainage), (3) kiosk model specifications and footprint dimensions, (4) any municipality-specific requirements you’ve identified, and (5) your internal site/serial number for tracking.
How does the engineering responsibility work?
MES is the engineer of record for civil site plan components we design and stamp. We take full technical and professional responsibility for site layout, utility connections, grading, drainage, and local code compliance. You maintain responsibility for structural and MEP components through your existing consultants. We simply attach your approved structural/MEP sheets to our civil plans for complete permit packages.
What if there’s no survey?
We check with the property owner first. If unavailable, we work from aerial imagery and site photos. May add about a week to timeline.
Do you visit the site?
Usually not necessary. We work from surveys, aerials, utility records, and photos. Keeps costs down and timeline fast. Site visits only if needed.
Can you handle new states outside your current licenses?
Yes. If you have a target state for expansion, we can pursue PE licensure there. Typical timeline is 4-8 weeks for license approval in most states, which allows you to plan ahead for regional rollouts without permitting delays once you’ve identified target markets.
What if the city requires changes?
Standard process. We respond to comments, revise plans, and resubmit within 24 hours to a few days. Included in our service, no extra charges for revision cycles. Most sites clear in one or two revision cycles.
How does pricing work?
Predictable per-site pricing covers project setup, plan development, utility connection design, grading layout, initial municipality research, Civil 3D drawings, PE stamping, and first submittal. Municipality-specific items that arise during review, traffic studies, lighting plans, parking analysis, are billed as they occur. Transparent and manageable.
Do you handle water quality permits?
Not typically. Kiosks dispensing pre-treated bottled water don’t usually need public water system permits. If your setup is different, let us know and we can coordinate
Talk to an Engineer
If your kiosk expansion is stuck waiting on permits, you’re spending money on locations you can’t activate, or you need multi-state engineering support without hiring full-time staff, we can help clarify the path forward.
Contact us to review your site requirements, assess jurisdiction-specific permitting needs, and develop a timeline that protects your installation schedule while controlling costs and complexity.