Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Your Trusted Engineering Partner in Grass Valley CA
Since 1965, SCO Planning Engineering & Surveying has been a trusted partner for civil engineering, land planning, and surveying services in the Sierra Foothills and mountain regions. Our firm combines decades of technical expertise with deep local knowledge to deliver sustainable solutions for public and private sector clients. With offices in Grass Valley and Truckee, we specialize in navigating complex regulations while maintaining a commitment to community-focused development.Our team of seasoned professionals brings innovative approaches to projects ranging from residential developments to large-scale infrastructure, ensuring every client benefits from our proven track record of success. We prioritize long-term relationships through transparent communication, technical excellence, and a dedication to transforming visionary concepts into tangible realities.
Services
Civil Engineering
Land Planning
Land Surveying
Regulatory Entitlements
Stormwater Management
Utility Design
Site Grading
Boundary Adjustments
Topographic Mapping
Community Outreach
Details
- Year established: 1965
Highlights and features
- We offer 60 years of engineering experience in the Sierra Foothills region
- Our team maintains deep relationships with local regulatory agencies
- We provide full-service solutions from planning to project completion
- Our staff includes certified professionals with specialized technical expertise
- We combine global engineering standards with localized market knowledge
Services
Civil Engineering
Our civil engineering team delivers comprehensive solutions for streets, utilities, drainage systems, and ADA-compliant accessibility projects. We create detailed construction documents and cost estimates while ensuring regulatory compliance. Our engineers specialize in balancing technical requirements with practical implementation for residential, commercial, and public sector clients.
Land Surveying
We provide precise ALTA surveys, topographic mapping, and legal boundary determinations for development projects. Our surveyors create accurate parcel maps, subdivision plats, and construction staking documentation. This foundational work ensures proper land use planning and regulatory compliance for complex real estate developments.
Regulatory Entitlements
Our experts navigate CEQA compliance, general plan consistency, and environmental impact assessments to secure project approvals. We prepare tentative maps, mitigated negative declarations, and specific plans while facilitating community outreach. This service streamlines the regulatory process for residential, commercial, and infrastructure developments.
Stormwater Management
We design comprehensive stormwater management systems incorporating hydrology analysis and drainage solutions. Our approach addresses water quality, flood control, and regulatory requirements while integrating with site grading plans. These systems ensure sustainable water management for both urban and rural development projects.
Utility Design
Our utility design services cover water distribution, sewer collection, and storm drainage systems for new developments. We create detailed engineering plans that coordinate with roadway design and site grading requirements. This service ensures efficient utility infrastructure that meets current needs and future growth projections.
Questions
What geographic areas do you serve?
We primarily serve the Sierra Foothills and mountain regions, including Nevada County, Placer County, Grass Valley, Nevada City, and Truckee areas.
What engineering services do you offer?
Our services include civil engineering design, stormwater management, utility design, grading plans, ADA accessibility solutions, and construction documentation.
How do you handle regulatory compliance?
We specialize in CEQA compliance, environmental impact assessments, and permit acquisition through our experienced team's agency relationships and technical expertise.
What surveying services are available?
We provide ALTA surveys, topographic mapping, subdivision plats, boundary adjustments, legal descriptions, and construction staking services for development projects.
How long have you been in business?
We've provided engineering and planning services since 1965, with our Grass Valley office serving as our main location for six decades.
What project types do you handle?
We work on residential, commercial, multi-family, affordable housing, industrial, and public infrastructure projects throughout the Sierra Foothills region.
