Experienced.
Responsive.
Permit-Focused.
We design grading, drainage, and utilities with permitting in mind from day one, coordinating with agencies, addressing constraints early, and helping projects move efficiently through review.
Implementing Civil Engineering Solutions That Get Approved
Hive Engineering is a Central Coast civil engineering firm focused on permitting and construction support for public and private projects. Our work centers on:
Grading and earthwork design
Drainage, hydrology, and stormwater compliance
Water, sewer, Septic, and dry utility layouts
Agency coordination and plan-check responses
Our clients include homeowners, developers, architects, contractors, nonprofits, and public agencies throughout San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara, and Monterey counties.
Projects range from single-family and ADU sites to affordable housing developments, wineries, public facilities, and infrastructure improvements.
We prioritize clear drawings, defensible design decisions, and fast response times—because permitting schedules matter.
Contact Us
1118 Palm Street
San Luis Obispo, CA
dan@hiveengineering.us
Our Services
Civil Engineering Design
Permit-ready civil plans prepared to local standards, including grading, drainage, utilities, erosion control, stormwater compliance (PCRs, LID), and technical exhibits required for discretionary and ministerial approvals.
Permitting & Agency Coordination
Direct coordination with City, County, Cal Fire, Environmental Health, Public Works, RWQCB, and other reviewing agencies. Includes feasibility input, comment response matrices, redesigns, and entitlement support.
Construction & On-Call Engineering
Construction support, design clarifications, revisions, and on-call civil engineering services for public agencies, contractors, and project teams that need fast, reliable engineering input during construction.
