Business Details
28 Years
experience
Trusted Civil Engineering Services in New Port Richey, FL
Founded in 1998 by University of Florida alumnus Paul A. Manuel, P.E., Coastal Design Consultants has established itself as a leader in civil engineering and consulting services across West and Central Florida. Our team of experienced professionals, including licensed engineers, project managers, and CAD designers, delivers comprehensive solutions for commercial, residential, educational, and governmental projects. We specialize in land development, transportation engineering, water and wastewater systems, and construction administration, ensuring projects meet budgetary and timeline requirements. With a focus on client collaboration, we integrate client visions into designs while navigating regulatory processes efficiently.Our commitment to quality is demonstrated through successful projects like the Skybrooke K-8 School Campus and Crela Estates multifamily development. We maintain active involvement in community organizations such as the Pasco Economic Development Council and Coastal Conservation Association. Our technical expertise spans site planning, stormwater management, utility system design, and traffic impact studies. We provide end-to-end support from initial feasibility studies to final permitting and construction oversight. This dedication to excellence has earned us long-standing partnerships with clients and recognition as a trusted engineering firm in Florida.
Services
Planning Studies
Land Use Planning
Civil Site Design
Transportation Engineering
Water/Wastewater Design
Permitting Services
Construction Administration
Details
- Year established: 1998
Highlights and features
- We offer 25+ years of civil engineering experience in Florida's unique regulatory environment
- Our team includes licensed engineers and CAD specialists with proven project delivery track records
- We provide end-to-end services from feasibility studies to final permitting
- We maintain active partnerships with local government agencies and development teams
- We combine technical expertise with personalized client communication throughout project lifecycles
Services
Civil Site Design
Our civil site design services create functional, code-compliant layouts for commercial and residential projects. We handle grading, drainage, utility placement, and stormwater management while ensuring ADA compliance. Our engineers optimize land use through detailed topographic analysis and soil testing, delivering site-specific solutions that balance development needs with environmental considerations.
Transportation Engineering
We specialize in roadway and intersection design for both urban and rural environments. Our services include traffic impact studies, access management, and signalization planning. We design pavement structures, drainage systems, and safety features that meet AASHTO standards while addressing local traffic patterns and future growth projections through comprehensive concurrency analysis.
Water/Wastewater Design
Our utility design team creates efficient water distribution and wastewater collection systems. We perform hydraulic modeling, design pump stations and force mains, and develop reuse facilities. Our solutions incorporate sustainable practices while meeting regulatory requirements, ensuring reliable infrastructure for growing communities and industrial clients.
Permitting Services
We streamline the permitting process through expert preparation of land use applications and environmental assessments. Our team coordinates with local agencies, prepares technical documentation, and represents clients at zoning hearings, ensuring projects meet all regulatory requirements while minimizing approval timelines.
Construction Administration
We provide comprehensive construction phase services including site inspections, material testing coordination, and payment request reviews. Our engineers ensure adherence to design specifications while managing change orders and addressing field issues, maintaining project quality and budget integrity from groundbreaking to completion.
People
Paul A. Manuel
President / Principal
As founder and principal engineer, Paul leads our technical operations with 25+ years of Florida civil engineering experience. He oversees project strategy and quality control while mentoring junior staff.
Gregory B. Wegener
Project Engineer/Manager
Gregory manages transportation and infrastructure projects, bringing expertise in roadway design and regulatory compliance. He coordinates multidisciplinary teams to deliver complex projects on schedule.
Hunter P. Brown
Project Engineer
Hunter specializes in site development and utility design, applying technical expertise to residential and commercial projects while ensuring code compliance and constructability.
Thomas O'Brien
Senior Microstation Designer
Thomas leads our CAD team with 15+ years of experience creating detailed engineering drawings. He ensures technical accuracy in site plans, utility layouts, and construction documents.
Cuyler Lutz
Senior CAD Design Technician
Cuyler develops precise technical drawings and mapping solutions, supporting projects from initial concepts through construction documentation using advanced CAD software tools.
Questions
What types of civil engineering services do you offer?
We provide comprehensive services including land development, transportation engineering, water/wastewater systems design, permitting, and construction administration for commercial, residential, and public sector projects.
Which geographic areas do you serve?
We specialize in projects across West and Central Florida, with extensive experience in Pasco County and surrounding regions.
What industries do you work with?
We serve commercial developers, residential builders, school districts, government agencies, and utility providers with tailored engineering solutions.
How do you handle regulatory permitting?
Our team navigates zoning applications, land use changes, and agency approvals while maintaining project timelines and budget constraints.
What project sizes do you handle?
We manage projects of all scales from small site developments to large infrastructure projects like the 162-unit Crela Estates multifamily complex.
