Business Details
Your Trusted Civil Engineering Partner in Boise, ID
At Sharp & Smith Engineers, we bring over 35 years of dedicated expertise to civil engineering and land surveying projects across Idaho, Oregon, and Wyoming. Our team combines deep technical knowledge with state-specific licensing to deliver precise solutions for highway design, grading, drainage, and irrigation systems. We prioritize thoroughness in every boundary survey, flood elevation assessment, and legal property description, ensuring compliance with FEMA standards and local regulations. Our long-standing reputation for accuracy is built on decades of hands-on experience and a commitment to client-focused service. We specialize in complex projects requiring meticulous attention to detail, from utility transmission line mapping to topographic surveys.Our engineers and surveyors are equipped to handle both public and private sector needs with professionalism and technical excellence. By maintaining licenses in three states, we provide consistent, reliable service tailored to regional challenges. Our approach emphasizes proactive problem-solving to prevent future legal or logistical issues for property owners and developers. With a focus on innovation and precision, we support clients through every phase of their engineering and surveying projects.
Services
Civil Engineering
Land Surveying
Flood Elevation Surveys
Boundary Surveys
Irrigation System Design
Legal Property Descriptions
Utility Transmission Surveys
Highlights and features
- Over 35 years of combined engineering and surveying experience
- Licensed professionals in Idaho, Oregon, and Wyoming
- Specialized in FEMA-compliant flood elevation certifications
- Comprehensive boundary survey services with GPS technology
- Expertise in irrigation system design and drainage solutions
Services
Civil Engineering
Sharp & Smith Engineers provides comprehensive civil engineering services including highway design, grading plans, and drainage solutions. Our 35+ years of experience ensure compliance with state and federal regulations while optimizing project efficiency. We specialize in irrigation systems and minor structure design for public and private developments.
Land Surveying
Our land surveying services include boundary determination, topographic mapping, and GPS surveys across three states. With licenses in Idaho, Oregon, and Wyoming, we deliver precise measurements for property transactions and development projects. Our team uses advanced technology to ensure accuracy in all survey types.
Flood Elevation Surveys
We conduct FEMA-compliant flood elevation surveys to determine property floodplain status. Our licensed professionals prepare elevation certificates required for insurance and regulatory purposes. This service helps homeowners and businesses in Idaho, Oregon, and Wyoming meet compliance requirements with accurate documentation.
Boundary Surveys
Sharp & Smith Engineers performs detailed boundary surveys to establish lot lines and prevent legal disputes. Services include title research, GPS data collection, and preparation of legal descriptions. Our surveys meet state-specific standards for real estate transactions and land development projects.
Irrigation System Design
We design efficient irrigation systems for agricultural districts, including lined canals and remote sensing controls. Our engineers optimize water delivery infrastructure while ensuring environmental compliance. This service supports sustainable water management for large-scale farming operations in the Pacific Northwest.
People
John W. Sharp
President
John W. Sharp leads Sharp & Smith Engineers with over 35 years of civil engineering and surveying experience. He oversees project execution while maintaining professional licenses in Idaho, Oregon, and Washington. His expertise spans infrastructure design and property surveying.
Questions
What civil engineering services do you offer?
We provide highway design, drainage solutions, irrigation systems, and minor structure engineering for public and private projects across Idaho, Oregon, and Wyoming.
Are your surveyors licensed in multiple states?
Yes, our team holds licenses in Idaho, Oregon, and Wyoming to ensure compliance with regional regulations for land surveying and engineering projects.
Do you perform FEMA flood elevation surveys?
Yes, we conduct FEMA-compliant flood elevation surveys and issue official certificates for insurance and regulatory requirements in three western states.
What types of boundary surveys do you perform?
We offer boundary surveys for property transactions, lot line adjustments, and legal descriptions using GPS technology and historical deed research.
How long has your company been in business?
Our team has over 35 years of combined experience, with company records dating back to 1976 for legal property description research.
