Revamp’s civil engineering that brings clarity to complex site conditions 

Utility-scale sites rarely behave as expected. Terrain, hydrology, and environmental constraints shape every major decision. Revamp’s civil engineering team develops site strategies that address grading, drainage, access, local regulations, material cost optimizations, and constructability requirements with precision and balance.

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Revamp’s civil engineering solutions

  • Detailed Design 

    Civil drawings and documentation from early design through construction, including grading, drainage, roadway design, erosion control plans, and final IFC sheets. 

    Existing Conditions Plan 

    Documentation of topography, boundaries, and existing site features used to support accurate design. 

    Civil Site Plan 

    Coordinated plan showing equipment areas, access routes, grading extents, and drainage features. 

    Grading, Drainage, and Erosion Control Plans 

    Drawings defining earthwork, drainage paths, and erosion control measures required for construction. 

    Civil Details Sheets 

    Standardized construction details that guide proper installation of civil infrastructure. 

  • Site Layouts 

    Early layouts defining equipment zones, access paths, and civil constraints to guide project planning. 

    Constraints Maps 

    Maps identifying setbacks, terrain limitations, drainage features, and environmental constraints that influence civil design. 

    Preliminary Civil Design 

    Initial grading, drainage, and roadway concepts that support feasibility and early coordination. 

    Preliminary Road Layout + Sections 

    Conceptual alignment and section views that help assess road routing and constructability. 

    Preliminary Grading 

    Early grading concepts showing cut and fill needs to support preliminary layouts. 

    Preliminary Drainage + Stormwater Concepts 

    Initial stormwater routing and drainage assumptions used to identify risks and design needs. 

    Preliminary Earthwork Analysis 

    Rough-order-of-magnitude earthwork quantities that help with planning and budgeting. 

    Early Hydrology Indicators 

    High-level hydrology insights used to identify early drainage or flooding considerations. 

  • Initial Site Assessments 

    Evaluating terrain, drainage, and access to identify potential civil constraints. 

    Drainage + Access Evaluations 

    Assessing water flow and site access to inform civil planning. 

    Interconnection Location Assessments 

    Evaluating civil impacts associated with potential interconnection points. 

    Environmental Constraint Mapping 

    Identifying civil-relevant constraints without duplicating environmental studies. 

  • Grading Optimization 

    Optimizing grading strategies to improve constructability and balance earthwork volumes. 

    Detailed Grading Plans 

    Final grading drawings defining earthwork boundaries and slopes for construction. 

    Earthwork Exhibits + ROM Quantities 

    Exhibits illustrating cut and fill areas with preliminary quantities for estimating. 

    Cut + Fill Analysis 

    Quantifying earthwork needed to achieve the planned civil and equipment layout. 

    Slope + Terrain Analysis 

    Evaluating slopes and terrain characteristics that influence grading, drainage, and site layout. 

    Pile Height Analysis 

    Comparing grading approaches and racking options to determine pile height impacts. 

    BESS Pad Earthwork 

    Earthwork requirements used to prepare battery energy storage system pad locations. 

    Road Earthwork 

    Earthwork calculations and sections supporting access and internal road construction. 

  • Stormwater Studies + Analysis 

    Assessing site stormwater behavior to inform conceptual and detailed drainage design.  

    Erosion Control + BMP Design 

    Designing erosion and sediment control measures for construction and operational stability. 

    SWPPP Documents 

    Preparing stormwater pollution prevention plans to meet regulatory requirements. 

    Pre- and Post-Development Hydrology Reports 

    Reports documenting hydrologic conditions before and after civil development. 

    Flood Modeling 

    Modeling flood depth, velocity, and scour conditions to evaluate site risk. 

    Stormwater Management Reports (Drainage Reports) 

    Reports supporting stormwater design decisions, including drainage structures and flow paths. 

    Erosion + Sediment Control Plans 

    Plans defining erosion control measures required during construction. 

  • Access Road Designs 

    Designing access roads used during construction and long-term operations.

    Internal Road Designs 

    Engineering internal roads that support equipment access and site circulation. 

    Road Layout + Sections 

    Plan and section views detailing alignments, widths, slopes, and structural requirements. 

    Road Earthwork 

    Earthwork volumes and sections needed to construct project roadways. 

    Crossing Exhibits 

    Preliminary exhibits showing how roads or utilities cross drainage features or site constraints. 

  • AHJ Permitting Support 

    Supporting civil components of applications to authorities having jurisdiction. 

    Land Use Entitlements Support

    Assisting with land use approvals required for project development. 

    Permit Matrix 

    Tracking required civil permits, agencies, and related trigger conditions. 

    NOI, Grading, SUP, CUP, BLM, 408, and Building Permit Support 

    Preparing permit materials and coordinating with agencies through civil review processes. 

    SWPPP Exhibits + Reports 

    Civil exhibits and documentation required for stormwater permit compliance. 

    SPCC Plans 

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  • Civil Design Review 

    Reviewing civil designs for completeness, compliance, and constructability. 

    Third-party Estimate Review 

    Evaluating civil estimates or modeling completed by external teams. 

    Performance + Condition Assessments 

    Evaluating drainage, erosion, or access issues that affect site performance. 

    Root Cause Analysis 

    Investigating civil issues and recommending corrective actions. 

    • Detailed plan and profile plans to support permitting.

    • Detailed knowledge of cable sizing and bury depth.

    • Detailed knowledge of construction support and inadvertent returns.

    • Analyzing and optimizing minimum and maximum pile reveals

    • Developing CSVs for pile procurement

    • Create detailed pile plans reporting northing, easting, elevations, pile dimensions, and bill of materials.

    • Create detailed CSV's for racking and non-racking pile installation.

    • Coded design analysis for contractor and racking manufacturer installation specification tolerance checks.

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Great land development happens when Civil Engineers understand the Owner's goals, Contractor's methodologies, jurisdictional nuance, and local geology to create optimal solutions. Revamp's civil design team offers those multi-win solutions and is laser focused on renewable energy technology solutions that support the energy demand for tomorrow.

Dustin James, P.E., Vice President, Civil + Land Development Engineering

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