Business Details
20 Years
experience
Expert Civil Engineering Solutions Nationwide
Founded in 2006, Ayer Design Group is a civil engineering firm with a nationwide focus on land development projects. Our team of experienced professionals combines technical expertise with innovative problem-solving to deliver high-quality solutions for commercial, municipal, and residential developments. We specialize in comprehensive site design including grading, storm drainage, water distribution, and erosion control while maintaining a client-centric approach. With over two decades of combined leadership experience, our founders bring deep industry knowledge from prior roles at established engineering firms. Our flat organizational structure enables agile responses to market changes and regulatory requirements while maintaining direct client communication. We serve as a single point of contact between clients, contractors, and regulatory agencies throughout the project lifecycle.Our portfolio includes diverse projects such as retail centers, schools, churches, and infrastructure improvements across multiple states. We emphasize sustainable design practices and maintain professional engineering licenses in eight states to better serve regional needs. Our commitment to quality is demonstrated through meticulous attention to project-specific challenges and adherence to technical standards. By fostering collaborative relationships with stakeholders, we ensure projects meet both functional requirements and community expectations. Our hands-on approach guarantees direct involvement from senior staff throughout every phase of development.
Services
Civil Engineering
Site Design
Storm Drainage
Water Distribution
Erosion Control
Land Development
Infrastructure Planning
Regulatory Compliance
Details
- Year established: 2006
Highlights and features
- We provide nationwide engineering services with multi-state licensed professionals
- Our flat organizational structure enables rapid decision-making and client responsiveness
- Hands-on approach ensures direct involvement from senior engineering staff
- 24+ years combined leadership experience in complex land development projects
- Single point of contact coordinates all project stakeholders and regulatory agencies
Services
Civil Engineering
We provide comprehensive civil engineering solutions for land development projects. Our services include site analysis, infrastructure design, and regulatory compliance for commercial, residential, and municipal developments. Our team delivers technical expertise in grading, drainage, and utility systems while maintaining focus on project-specific requirements.
Storm Drainage
Our storm drainage design services address water management challenges for development projects. We create customized conveyance systems that comply with environmental regulations while ensuring site functionality. Our engineers analyze hydrological patterns and design sustainable solutions for stormwater treatment and distribution.
Land Development
We offer complete land development services from concept to construction. Our approach integrates site design, utility planning, and environmental considerations for residential subdivisions, commercial centers, and public facilities. We coordinate all aspects of development to meet client goals and regulatory requirements.
Water Distribution
Our water distribution system design ensures reliable infrastructure for development projects. We create efficient piping networks that meet capacity requirements while considering maintenance access and regulatory standards. Our designs incorporate pressure management and fire protection considerations for municipal and private systems.
Regulatory Compliance
We navigate regulatory requirements for land development projects across multiple jurisdictions. Our team prepares technical documentation and coordinates agency reviews for zoning, environmental impact, and infrastructure approvals. We maintain professional licenses in eight states to facilitate local compliance.
People
Birk Ayer
Founder, Professional Engineer
With 24+ years of experience, Birk Ayer leads engineering design for diverse land development projects. He specializes in roadway design, storm drainage systems, and utility infrastructure while managing client relationships with regulatory agencies and contractors.
Chad Chastain
Landscape Architect
Chad Chastain brings extensive expertise in site planning and sustainable development. As a LEED-certified professional, he focuses on urban design, hardscape solutions, and regulatory compliance while managing complex land development projects across multiple states.
Questions
What geographic areas do you serve?
We provide civil engineering services nationwide with particular expertise in southeastern states where our team holds professional licenses.
What project types do you specialize in?
Our primary focus includes commercial developments, residential subdivisions, municipal facilities, and infrastructure projects requiring comprehensive site engineering solutions.
How do you handle regulatory compliance?
Our team maintains professional licenses in eight states and coordinates directly with local authorities to ensure all projects meet zoning, environmental, and infrastructure requirements.
What makes your firm different?
We combine technical expertise with a flat organizational structure that enables direct client communication and rapid decision-making throughout the development process.
How do you manage complex projects?
We serve as single-point coordinators between clients, contractors, and regulatory agencies while maintaining hands-on involvement from senior engineering staff at all project stages.
