Services
We offer a comprehensive array of engineering services for water and wastewater utilities, industries, and real estate developers. From initial planning through construction, our team members have the expertise and leadership to execute successful projects with efficiency and deliberate action. Typical services include:
- Planning
- Preliminary Engineering
- Design
- Permitting
- Bidding
- Construction Contract Administration
- Construction Observation
- Startup Support
Program Management
We offer services to enhance or extend our clients’ management capabilities. These services include the following:
- Management consulting
- Asset management
- Project management support - We serve as an extension of the client’s staff by offering project management services through senior engineers who can assist clients with implementation of large, complex projects that demand interaction with various specialized consultants.
- Public relations
Planning
We understand that good planning is the start to a great project. Our planning services range from site planning for new developments and treatment facilities to City-wide and County-wide master planning of water, wastewater, reclaimed water and stormwater infrastructure.
The Program Management section identifies additional specialized planning capabilities aimed at enhancing our clients’ ability to effectively manage their assets.
Permitting
Permitting can be a complex and time-consuming process. Our staff consists of former regulators and permitting experts. Our team efficiently guides clients through all aspects of infrastructure and site planning regulatory hurdles, which can save you time and money. Our extensive coastal experience also makes us well-suited for the specialized permitting required in these environmentally sensitive areas. We regularly interact with the following agencies:
- North Carolina Department of Transportation
- US Army Corps of Engineers
- US Fish and Wildlife Service
Water Systems
In addition to designing new facilities, we also provide condition assessments and diagnostic evaluations to help clients maximize the capabilities of existing infrastructure.
- Water treatment
- Water infrastructure assessment and rehabilitation
Wastewater Systems
In addition to designing new facilities, we also provide condition assessments and diagnostic evaluations to help clients maximize the capabilities of existing infrastructure.
- Wastewater treatment
- Effluent utilization
- Biosolids utilization
Reclaimed Water Systems
Whether you are driven toward reclaimed water as an alternative to wastewater disposal, to reduce your potable water demands, or just because you think recycling is the right thing to do, our team of experts can help with the following:
- Advanced wastewater treatment
- Storage facilities
- Reclaimed water pumping systems
- Distribution systems
- Irrigation systems
Construction Services
A key component to a successful project is proper construction of the designed facilities. With seasoned field construction staff and organized office construction administration staff, we are positioned to make your project a success all the way through construction and facility startup.
The best design in the world is worthless if the constructed product does not satisfy the project objectives.
Civil Site Development
From conceptual planning to complete site design, our team is experienced in all aspects of site development. We utilize state-of-the art design tools and innovative concepts to convert development ideas into construction plans for implementation. We specialize in difficult-to-develop properties.
- Site selection, planning, and layout
- Feasibility studies
- Zoning and rezoning assistance
- Water, wastewater, and stormwater utilities
- Grading and paving design
Stormwater
Stormwater management is a critical component in the protection of water quality, real property and human life. From preventing and mitigating flooding to minimizing pollution to surface waters and groundwater, the need for engineered solutions for managing stormwater continues to increase as population growth stimulates the development of more impervious surface area. HIGHFILL’s engineers have extensive, proven stormwater experience, including the services listed below:
- Hydrology and hydraulic modeling
- Best Management Practice (BMP) design
- State stormwater compliance
- NPDES Phase II compliance
- Industrial stormwater compliance