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Land Development Project
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Break ground faster with CDPHE permits in 8 weeks instead of 12 months. We deliver complete submittals, predictable costs, and systems designed for Colorado’s bedrock geology and high-altitude conditions.

What We Do

Modern Engineering Solutions supports Colorado developers with water, wastewater, and civil engineering from the Front Range to the Western Slope.

Wastewater Engineering

We design wastewater systems that meet CDPHE standards for Colorado’s challenging conditions. You get treatment plans sized for high-altitude performance, collection systems designed for bedrock excavation, lift stations with freeze protection, and hydraulic models accounting for steep terrain. From metro district developments along the Front Range to mountain resort projects, we coordinate with regional CDPHE offices and deliver construction-ready plans the day your discharge permit arrives. Your contractor gets drawings they can build from, and your timeline stays on track.

Water Engineering

We handle water supply from source evaluation through final design. That means well permitting with the State Engineer’s Office, distribution line sizing for elevation changes, storage tank design with seismic considerations, and booster station specs for mountain pressure zones. Whether you’re connecting to a municipal system in Denver, drilling into an alluvial aquifer along the South Platte, or treating surface water from a mountain stream, we work with the right authorities and deliver stamped plans contractors can price accurately. You get water systems that work at 5,000 feet and above.

Civil Engineering

We coordinate your complete site package so utilities, grading, drainage, and paving account for Colorado’s bedrock and frost depth requirements. You get concept plans with utility easements mapped for rock excavation costs, construction drawings with accurate tie-ins to existing systems, detention pond sizing that meets local drainage criteria, and coordination with CDOT for highway access. Civil firms bring us in when water and wastewater determine site feasibility and bedrock makes every foot of trench expensive. Plans get approved because the design accounts for actual subsurface conditions.

Construction Administration

We stay on your project through construction so rock excavation adjustments and field changes get resolved the same day, not two weeks later. That means site observation during utility installations, RFI responses within 24 hours, shop drawing reviews against CDPHE permit conditions, and change order documentation for unexpected bedrock encounters. When the inspector questions a connection detail or a water line hits granite at three feet instead of ten, you get a licensed engineer on-site making decisions. Problems get solved before they delay your schedule or blow your budget.

Projects

From lift stations to treatment plants, MES delivers water and wastewater engineering for Colorado land developers - fewer revisions, faster approvals, and costs you can count on.

Trinity Retail Plaza

Texas

completed

The Trinity Retail Plaza is a meticulously designed 2-acre commercial shopping plaza that seamlessly integrates high-quality retail spaces with innovative engineering solutions. Modern Engineering Solutions provided expertise in paving, grading, utility layout, and drainage design, while addressing site-specific challenges including streambank stabilization and storm drain improvements in full compliance with local and state regulations.

Bailey Ranch Estates

Lindsay, Texas

completed

The Bailey Ranch Estates is a meticulously planned 14-acre residential development featuring 48 thoughtfully designed lots alongside a 2.5-acre future industrial site. Modern Engineering Solutions provided expertise in site planning, coordination, and infrastructure design to ensure the successful execution of this project, serving the growing community in the city of Lindsay, Texas.

Magnolia Center

Magnolia Center, Corinth, Texas

completed

The Magnolia Center is a 2.67-acre mixed-use commercial development strategically located in Corinth, Texas. The project comprises a 10,800 sq. ft. office building and a 7,316 sq. ft. retail building featuring a drive-through facility. Currently in the final stages of construction, the development exemplifies the seamless integration of diverse commercial spaces designed to cater to the evolving needs of the community.

Town of Oak Creek Infiltration and Inflow (I&I) and Water Loss Analysis

Oak Creek, CO

completed

The Town of Oak Creek faced aging water distribution and wastewater collection systems with unquantified water loss and infiltration and inflow issues. Modern Engineering Solutions conducted a comprehensive assessment of the infrastructure's age and condition, delivering a final report with clear engineering estimates and a prioritized roadmap for future system replacements and improvements.

Steamboat Mountain School Wastewater Treatment Plant

Steamboat Springs, CO

completed

The Steamboat Mountain School Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP) project involved the design and construction of a new 10,000-gallon-per-day treatment facility to replace an outdated plant that could no longer meet the demands of the school’s growing operations and updated discharge requirements. The new WWTP ensures compliance with strict effluent limits, including BOD of 5 mg/L, TSS of 1 mg/L, and NH₃-N below 1 mg/L. Modern Engineering Solutions (MES) led the civil design efforts, working closely with the process engineering team to recommend improvements that enhanced performance and sustainability.

Phippsburg and Milner Wastewater Treatment Plants

Phippsburg and Milner, CO

completed

The Phippsburg and Milner Wastewater Treatment Plants (WWTP) project involved the design and construction of two new treatment facilities to replace outdated infrastructure that could no longer meet the growing demands and discharge requirements of the communities they serve. With capacities of 32,500 gallons per day and 30,000 gallons per day respectively, the new WWTPs were designed to ensure compliance with strict effluent limits, including BOD of 5 mg/L, TSS of 1 mg/L, and NH₃-N of 50 mg/L. Modern Engineering Solutions (MES) led the civil design efforts, collaborating with process engineers to enhance the plants' performance and sustainability.

Town of Yampa Wastewater Treatment Plant

Yampa, CO

completed

The Town of Yampa Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP) project involved the design and construction of a new 105,000-gallon-per-day treatment facility to replace an outdated plant that no longer met the town’s wastewater needs or regulatory discharge requirements. The new WWTP ensures compliance with strict effluent limits, including BOD levels below 5 mg/L, TSS below 1 mg/L, and TIN below 21 mg/L, supporting sustainable growth and environmental stewardship. Modern Engineering Solutions (MES) led the civil design efforts, working closely with the process team to optimize system performance through strategic process recommendations.

Riverdance RV Park Wastewater Treatment Plant

Gypsum, CO

completed

The Riverdance RV Park Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP) project involved the design and construction of a new 40,000-gallon-per-day treatment plant to replace an outdated system that could no longer meet the growing demands and discharge requirements of the expanding RV park. The new WWTP was engineered to handle increased wastewater flows while ensuring compliance with strict effluent limits, including BOD of 5 mg/L, TSS of 1 mg/L, and Total Inorganic Nitrogen (TIN) of 80 mg/L. Modern Engineering Solutions (MES) led the civil design effort, collaborating with the process engineering team to recommend adjustments that optimized system performance.

Town of Yampa Collection System Improvements

Yampa, CO

completed

The Town of Yampa Collection System Improvements project focused on the rehabilitation of 20,000 feet of wastewater collection pipelines and upgrades to the community’s manholes. These improvements were designed to enhance the system’s reliability and reduce future maintenance needs. Modern Engineering Solutions (MES) took the lead on the project, working closely with local officials to develop effective engineering solutions and secure funding to support the town’s infrastructure goals.

Phippsburg and Milner Collection System Improvements

Phippsburg & Milner, CO

completed

The Phippsburg and Milner Collection System Improvements project focused on enhancing essential wastewater infrastructure for both communities. The project involved the rehabilitation of 20,000 feet of aging collection pipelines and the lining and improvement of multiple manholes to ensure long-term durability and performance. These upgrades are critical to maintaining reliable wastewater service and reducing maintenance needs in the future. Modern Engineering Solutions (MES) led the design effort, providing technical expertise and support throughout the project lifecycle.

Florissant, Colorado Lift Station and Collection Design

Florissant, CO

completed

The Florissant Lift Station and Collection System project focused on modernizing critical wastewater infrastructure for the community. This project involved the design of a new influent lift station with a capacity of 57,000 gallons per day and the rehabilitation of 35,000 feet of the existing collection system. These improvements are essential for maintaining reliable wastewater service and supporting future growth in the area. Modern Engineering Solutions (MES) led the design effort, ensuring the project met regulatory standards and aligned with funding requirements.

City Limits RV Park Lift Station

Milford, TX

completed

The City Limits RV Park Lift Station project was developed to support the wastewater needs of a growing RV park in Milford, TX. The lift station, with a capacity of 15,000 gallons per day, was designed to handle all three phases of the RV park’s development, ensuring long-term wastewater management and smooth operation for the facility. Modern Engineering Solutions (MES) played a key role in coordinating between stakeholders and developing engineering solutions to align with regulatory standards and local requirements.

Bitter Creek Distribution Improvements

Sweetwater, TX

completed

The Bitter Creek Distribution Improvements project involves the relocation of four miles of waterlines to accommodate TxDOT improvements along the IH-20 corridor. This project ensures uninterrupted water service while supporting the infrastructure upgrades necessary for regional transportation improvements. Modern Engineering Solutions (MES) collaborated closely with stakeholders to provide on-site engineering expertise, ensuring a smooth construction process for Bitter Creek staff and seamless integration with the TxDOT project.

River Valley Wastewater Treatment Plant

Martindale, Caldwell County, Texas

completed

The River Valley Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP) is a state-of-the-art facility designed to meet the expanding needs around Martindale, Texas. With a capacity of 0.95 million gallons per day (MGD), this three-phase project will accommodate a variety of commercial, residential, and industrial developments, ensuring sustainable growth in the region. The project reflects the importance of forward-thinking wastewater infrastructure to support future demand while maintaining environmental compliance.

Morrison Creek Metropolitan Water & Sanitation District Treatment Improvement

Routt County, CO

completed

MES contributed civil design services to the construction of a new 0.35 MGD wastewater treatment plant for Morrison Creek Metropolitan District. The scope covered grading, utility coordination, paving, stormwater drainage design, cut/fill calculations, and on-site construction observation, ensuring the facility was built to spec and ready for long-term reliable operation.

Arabian Acres Metropolitan District Distribution System Improvement

Teller County, CO

completed

The Arabian Acres Metropolitan District serves a disadvantaged community in Teller County, Colorado that needed significant improvements to both its water treatment and distribution infrastructure. The client qualified for SRF Loans and Grants, and Modern Engineering Solutions delivered two connected projects to address the community's water system needs from treatment through distribution.

Prairie Corner Wastewater Lift Station

Brighton, CO

completed

The Prairie Corner Wastewater Lift Station project in Brighton, Colorado required a full-service engineering approach covering site design, overflow piping, hydraulic calculations, and regulatory coordination. Modern Engineering Solutions contributed as a subconsultant, delivering technical expertise across multiple disciplines to ensure the lift station was designed, permitted, and built to serve the community reliably.

Last Dollar PUD HOA Wastewater Treatment Improvement

San Miguel County, CO

completed

Modern Engineering Solutions is proud to have played a significant role as a subconsultant in the Last Dollar PUD HOA Wastewater Treatment Improvement Project. This crucial initiative aimed at enhancing wastewater treatment facilities for the community, ensuring compliance with environmental regulations and improving overall quality of life. Our team contributed its expertise in site design, utility layout, and preparation of mechanical and process drawings to ensure the project's success.

Belmar Library Grading

555 S Allison Pkwy, Lakewood, CO

completed

The Belmar Library Outdoor Learning Area Expansion is a 0.05-acre civil engineering project completed for Jefferson County Public Library in Colorado. Modern Engineering Solutions was tasked with designing the grading and civil systems associated with the new outdoor learning area. The space opened in Summer 2022 and now serves as a safe, functional environment for children and families in the community.

1711 Single Family Homes

1711 Ingalls St, Lakewood, CO

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The 1711 Single Family Homes project is a 0.75-acre residential development comprising six single-family homes in Colorado. The site presented real engineering challenges: a historically subdivided lot with tight spacing between homes, stormwater management requirements, and strict CDPHE utility line separation standards. Modern Engineering Solutions handled the full civil scope from paving and grading through utility coordination, delivering a functional and code-compliant development currently completing construction.

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What We Do

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