Business Details
Trusted Civil Engineering Solutions in Florida
We are Land & Water Engineering Science, a Florida-based civil engineering and water resources consulting firm with over 18 years of dedicated service to public agencies. Our team combines technical excellence with deep regulatory expertise to deliver sustainable infrastructure solutions tailored to Florida's unique environmental and regulatory landscape. With $1 billion in completed projects and a 97% client retention rate, we specialize in watershed management, resilient design, and construction engineering services. Our professionals hold certifications including Professional Engineer (PE), Envision Sustainability Professional (ENV SP), and LEED Accredited Professional (LEED AP) to ensure comprehensive project execution. We maintain strong partnerships with municipalities across central and southwest Florida, providing services from initial planning through construction management.Our approach integrates economic, social, and environmental considerations to create infrastructure that supports community growth while protecting natural resources. Through continuous dialogue with stakeholders, we develop cost-effective solutions that address budget constraints, regulatory requirements, and site-specific challenges. Our geographic information systems (GIS) capabilities and hydrologic modeling expertise enable data-driven decision-making for complex water resource projects. We maintain rigorous quality control standards across all services, including floodplain mapping, stormwater management, and transportation infrastructure design. Our commitment to innovation is demonstrated through adaptive management strategies that address climate change impacts and aging infrastructure challenges.
Services
Water Resources & Resiliency
Civil Engineering
Management Support Services
Watershed Management
Resilient Design
Highlights and features
- We have 18+ years of Florida-specific engineering experience
- Our team includes LEED Accredited Professionals and Envision Sustainability Professionals
- We maintain a 97% client retention rate with public agencies
- We've completed $1B+ in infrastructure projects statewide
- Our engineers hold multiple state and federal regulatory certifications
Services
Water Resources & Resiliency
We provide comprehensive watershed management solutions addressing climate change impacts and aging infrastructure. Our services include hydrologic modeling, floodplain mapping, and resilient infrastructure design to protect communities and ecosystems. We specialize in regulatory compliance and securing third-party funding for large-scale water resource projects.
Civil Engineering
Our civil engineering services cover site planning, transportation infrastructure, and environmental permitting. We deliver cost-effective solutions for municipal projects including roadways, utilities, and stormwater systems. Our team ensures regulatory compliance while balancing environmental impacts and constructability considerations.
Management Support Services
We offer full-cycle project management including technical reviews, staff augmentation, and construction oversight. Our services help municipalities manage complex infrastructure projects through permit reviews, peer evaluations, and turnkey construction management solutions.
Watershed Management
We develop comprehensive watershed management plans integrating hydrologic modeling and environmental assessments. Our approach addresses flood control, water quality, and ecosystem restoration while securing necessary regulatory approvals and funding sources for sustainable implementation.
Resilient Design
Our resilient design services include climate vulnerability assessments and adaptive management strategies. We create infrastructure solutions that withstand extreme weather events while maintaining functionality and protecting communities from future climate impacts through innovative engineering approaches.
People
Dikran Kalaydijan
Principal
Licensed Professional Engineer with Envision Sustainability Professional and LEED Accredited Professional certifications. Leads engineering projects with focus on sustainable infrastructure solutions and regulatory compliance in Florida's complex environmental landscape.
Davood Ghasemian
Senior Water Resources Engineer
PhD holder specializing in water resources engineering with expertise in hydrologic modeling and floodplain management. Provides technical leadership for complex water resource projects requiring advanced analytical solutions and regulatory compliance.
Adam Marshall
Senior Water Resources Engineer
Licensed Professional Engineer with extensive experience in water resources projects. Specializes in flood control infrastructure design and watershed management planning across central and southwest Florida.
RJ Ezazi
Senior Project Manager
Licensed Professional Engineer managing complex infrastructure projects. Coordinates multidisciplinary teams to deliver sustainable solutions meeting client objectives while maintaining regulatory compliance and technical excellence.
Elliot Hill
Project Engineer
Entry-level engineer supporting water resources and infrastructure projects. Assists with technical analyses, design documentation, and construction oversight under supervision of senior engineering staff.
Questions
What geographic areas do you serve?
We primarily serve central and southwest Florida, working with municipalities and public agencies across the state.
What engineering services do you offer?
We provide water resources engineering, civil engineering, and management support services including project management and construction oversight.
How do you handle regulatory compliance?
Our team has extensive experience with Florida's regulatory environment, including environmental resource permitting and federal agency coordination.
Can you assist with funding applications?
Yes, we help clients secure state, federal, and private grant funding for infrastructure projects through comprehensive funding applications.
What makes your firm different?
We combine 18+ years of Florida-specific experience with technical certifications and a 97% client retention rate for reliable project delivery.
