Business Details
Sustainable Civil Engineering & Site Design Solutions
Mayfly Engineering & Design specializes in civil engineering and site design that harmonizes with social and natural environments. Our expertise spans residential to neighborhood-scale projects, all unified by a commitment to sustainable landscapes through low-impact design. With decades of collective experience, our team has achieved numerous sustainability certifications, including Salmon Safe and LEED Gold, reflecting our dedication to environmental stewardship. We integrate natural resource management into every project, prioritizing stormwater solutions, accessibility, and community-focused spaces. Our engineers and designers bring specialized knowledge in progressive design-build methodologies, environmental permitting, and compliance with federal regulations like the Clean Water Act.By combining technical precision with creative problem-solving, we deliver infrastructure that balances ecological health with functional needs. Our team's military, academic, and industry backgrounds ensure a multidisciplinary approach to every challenge. We serve public and private clients across Western Washington, focusing on parks, educational facilities, and reimagined urban developments. Our track record demonstrates that sustainable design can meet regulatory requirements while enhancing community resilience. At Mayfly Engineering & Design, we believe every project is an opportunity to innovate responsibly for future generations.
Services
Civil Engineering
Site Design
Sustainable Landscape Design
Stormwater Management
Accessibility Design
Low Impact Development (LID)
Environmental Permitting
Parks Development
Neighborhood Planning
Progressive Design Build (PDB)
Highlights and features
- We have 30 years of experience in sustainable civil engineering.
- Our team holds expertise in low-impact design (LID) methodologies.
- We achieve industry-leading sustainability certifications like LEED Gold.
- We specialize in stormwater management compliant with federal regulations.
- Our engineers integrate accessibility design into every project.
Associations and certifications
- Salmon Safe
- LEED Gold
Services
Civil Engineering
Our civil engineering services focus on sustainable infrastructure solutions that balance environmental needs with regulatory compliance. We specialize in low-impact development, stormwater management, and accessibility design. Our team delivers projects ranging from residential sites to large-scale neighborhood planning.
Low Impact Development (LID)
We implement low-impact development strategies to minimize environmental disruption while meeting code requirements. Our approach integrates natural systems into site design, reducing runoff and enhancing ecosystem health. This includes permeable pavements, green roofs, and native vegetation buffers tailored to local conditions.
Stormwater Management
Our stormwater management solutions combine regulatory compliance with ecological stewardship. We design systems that treat runoff as a resource, using biofiltration, rain gardens, and detention basins. These methods protect water quality while meeting municipal permitting requirements for public and private developments.
Environmental Permitting
We navigate complex environmental permitting processes for projects under federal, state, and tribal jurisdictions. Our expertise includes Clean Water Act compliance, tribal treaty rights coordination, and endangered species protections. We ensure projects meet regulatory standards while maintaining ecological integrity.
Accessibility Design
Our accessibility design services create universally usable spaces that comply with ADA and local guidelines. We focus on intuitive wayfinding, barrier-free pathways, and inclusive recreational areas. This approach ensures all community members can access and enjoy public parks, schools, and commercial developments.
People
Robin
Principal Engineer
Robin specializes in nature-based civil engineering solutions with 30 years of experience in Western Washington. Her work integrates low-impact design with sustainability certifications like LEED Gold and Salmon Safe. She focuses on public and private development projects.
Bethany
Project Manager
Bethany manages civil site development projects from planning to construction. She specializes in stormwater solutions and accessible design. Her expertise includes master planning, permitting, and balancing environmental needs with client objectives for public and private clients.
Dustin
Project Manager
Dustin focuses on site and utility master-planning for public and private entities. With a fine arts background and military experience, he applies creative problem-solving to land development projects. He specializes in reimagining existing developments across Washington State.
Arielle
Design Engineer
Arielle specializes in sustainable stormwater infrastructure and environmental permitting. Her background with the US Army Corps of Engineers informs her compliance expertise with federal regulations like the Clean Water Act and tribal treaty rights.
Elaine
Design Engineer
Elaine focuses on low-impact development and accessibility design for parks and schools. With two years of experience, she integrates natural elements into community spaces while ensuring compliance with accessibility standards for inclusive environments.
Questions
What types of projects does Mayfly specialize in?
Mayfly specializes in civil engineering and site design for residential, educational, and community projects with a focus on sustainability and low-impact development.
How does Mayfly incorporate sustainability into designs?
We use low-impact development techniques, stormwater management systems, and natural resource integration to create environmentally conscious solutions that meet certification standards like LEED Gold.
What geographic areas do you serve?
Mayfly primarily serves Western Washington, working with public and private clients on projects ranging from local parks to campus developments.
What certifications has Mayfly achieved?
Our projects have achieved Salmon Safe and LEED Gold certifications, demonstrating our commitment to environmental stewardship and sustainable design practices.
How does Mayfly handle regulatory compliance?
We navigate federal, state, and tribal regulations including the Clean Water Act, ensuring projects meet permitting requirements while maintaining ecological integrity.
