Civil Engineering Firms in Georgia: 2026 Directory and Hiring Guide

Georgia’s land development market runs from the Atlanta metro area to small towns across the state, and almost every project starts with the same question: who will design the site? A good civil engineer decides how the land is graded, where the water goes, how the roads and utilities connect, and how soil is kept out of streams during construction. Choosing among civil engineering firms in Georgia means finding a team that knows your county, your permits, and the state’s strict erosion control rules.

This guide profiles five civil engineering and land planning firms in Georgia that are listed on Engineers Mirror, from the Atlanta area to the Athens corridor and Fayetteville. You will see what each says it does, how Georgia’s stormwater and licensing rules work, and how to compare firms before you hire.

How We Selected These Civil Engineering Firms in Georgia

The firms below are listed on Engineers Mirror with a Georgia address and civil engineering, land development, or land planning as a core service. Details come from each company’s directory profile. Companies are presented in no particular order. This is not a ranking, and a listing is not an endorsement. Verify credentials, insurance, and references with each firm before you hire.

Civil Engineering Firms in Georgia at a Glance

Profiles of Civil Engineering Firms in Georgia

Breedlove Land Planning, Inc.

Breedlove is a site design firm headquartered in Atlanta with a second office in Bishop. According to its profile, it was founded in 1985 and works with public agencies, educational institutions, municipalities, nonprofit organizations, and private clients. Its services combine civil engineering, landscape architecture, land planning, and integrated site development.

The portfolio described in the profile centers on schools, university campuses, parks, recreation facilities, public buildings, healthcare projects, and state parks. Stormwater is a recurring theme, with examples that include a bioretention rain garden and constructed wetland at a visitor center, and porous pavers and infiltration trenches at a school campus. The firm also lists construction documentation and construction administration among its core capabilities.

Best for: public, institutional, and campus projects where civil engineering, landscape architecture, and master planning need to work together.

Carter Engineering Consultants, Inc.

Carter Engineering is a civil engineering and land development consulting firm based in Bogart, founded in 2004 according to its profile. It combines civil engineering, land surveying, landscape architecture, dam engineering, agricultural engineering, and municipal services, and reports serving clients in nearly 30 states.

The published service list is detailed: utility plans, grading plans, earthwork analysis, erosion and sediment control plans, road design, storm and sanitary sewer design, irrigation, water distribution plans, and construction specifications. The profile lists commercial, residential, industrial, and municipal work, including projects ranging from small retail sites to developments exceeding one million square feet, and names clients such as Clemson University, Oconee County, and Rocklyn Homes.

Best for: developers and public clients in the Athens corridor and beyond that want engineering and surveying from one team.

Day Design Group, Inc.

Day Design Group is a Georgia design firm providing civil engineering, landscape architecture, and site planning for land development. It serves property owners, developers, builders, and other stakeholders on residential, commercial, mixed-use, and industrial projects throughout Georgia.

Its civil services include road design, stormwater management, water layout and design, sewer and septic design, hydrology and water quality reports, grading design, and erosion control. On the planning side, the profile lists site analysis, concept plans, zoning exhibits, and three-dimensional models, and says the firm can assist with rezoning. The portfolio includes single-family subdivisions, master-planned communities, apartments, townhomes, self-storage, and industrial tracts in counties including Fulton, Forsyth, Gwinnett, Jackson, and Barrow.

Best for: residential and mixed-use developers who want site analysis, civil design, and landscape design coordinated.

DGM Land Planning Consultants

DGM is an Atlanta-area land planning and landscape architecture firm headquartered in Kennesaw. According to its profile, it was founded in 1994 and helps property owners, builders, and developers evaluate land and plan development projects. It is not a civil engineering firm, but it is listed in the same category and often works at the front end of a project.

Services include land planning, site planning, landscape architecture, rezoning plans, due diligence and feasibility studies, tree protection and replacement plans, and erosion control plans. The firm says it has experience across Metro Atlanta and relationships with local officials involved in permitting and approvals.

Best for: early-stage planning, rezoning, and feasibility before you commit to a property or hire a civil engineer.

Land Engineering And Development (LEAD)

Land Engineering And Development, known as LEAD, is listed as a civil engineering and development consulting firm based in Fayetteville. Its profile currently shows limited detail, so use the contact options on the LEAD profile to confirm services and project experience.

What Makes Civil Engineering in Georgia Different?

Strict Erosion, Sedimentation, and Pollution Control Rules

In Georgia, construction stormwater is regulated under general permits from the state Environmental Protection Division (EPD), with separate permits for different project types, including infrastructure projects (GAR100002) and common development projects (GAR100003). Coverage is generally required for construction that disturbs one acre or more, in line with the federal rule explained on the EPA construction stormwater page. You can find permits and guidance on the Georgia EPD website.

The part that surprises many owners is who may prepare the erosion control plan. According to Georgia permit guidance, an Erosion, Sedimentation and Pollution Control (ES&PC) plan must be prepared by a certified design professional, known as Level II. That person must be licensed in Georgia in a field such as engineering, architecture, landscape architecture, forestry, geology, or land surveying, or be a Certified Professional in Erosion and Sediment Control, and must hold the Level II certification issued through the Georgia Soil and Water Conservation Commission after completing an approved course. Local plan review checklists say the designer’s signature, seal, and Level II number must appear on the plan sheets, and that the designer must visit the site before designing the plan.

That is why the Level II question belongs on your interview list. A firm without Level II certified staff cannot prepare the plan your permit requires.

Local Plan Review

Counties and cities review erosion control and site plans too, and many publish their own plan review checklists. A firm that works regularly in your county knows what reviewers expect and can save you review cycles.

Flood Risk

Check your site’s flood zone early. The FEMA Flood Map Service Center lets you look up a flood map by address, and floodplain location can change what you can build and how.

Licensing and Registration in Georgia

Engineering in Georgia is regulated by the Georgia Board of Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors. Individual engineers must hold a Georgia PE license. Firms must also hold a Certificate of Authorization: the board states that all entities who practice or offer to practice professional engineering or land surveying in the state must file an application and receive a certificate before practicing. A firm that offers both engineering and land surveying needs a separate certificate for each, and certificates expire on June 30 of even-numbered years unless renewed. You can read more on the board’s business entity page.

Georgia is also one of the few states with a separate structural engineer credential, which matters if your project includes complex structures. Our guide to P.Eng vs PE vs CEng explains how licensing works across the US, Canada, and the UK, and our guide to structural engineer vs civil engineer vs land surveyor explains who does what.

How to Choose Among Civil Engineering Firms in Georgia

Use this checklist to compare any firm, whether it appears on our list or not.

1. Define your scope. Write down the site, use, size, schedule, and any existing survey or soils information.
2. Match the firm to your county. Ask which approvals the firm has obtained in your jurisdiction recently.
3. Verify licensing. Confirm the engineers hold Georgia PE licenses and that the firm holds a Certificate of Authorization, using the board’s online search.
4. Ask about Level II certification. Confirm who will prepare and seal your erosion control plan.
5. Look at what is in-house. Ask whether survey, landscape architecture, and rezoning support are done in-house.
6. Review sample plans and past approvals. Ask for similar projects and whether the plans were approved without major revisions.
7. Talk to references. Speak to at least two recent clients in your jurisdiction.
8. Compare written proposals. Look at scope, submittals, meetings, revisions, and exclusions.
9. Agree on contract terms. Check ownership of drawings, insurance, schedule, and what is included in construction support.

Our general guide on how to choose a civil engineering firm for site development covers the process in more depth.

Georgia-Specific Questions to Ask

1. Who will be the Georgia PE of record, and is your firm covered by a Certificate of Authorization?
2. Do you have a Level II certified design professional on staff to prepare the erosion control plan?
3. Which Georgia EPD general permit will my project need, and who files the Notice of Intent?
4. How do you handle stormwater and any state waters or buffers on or near my site?
5. Which of my county’s review requirements are most likely to cause delays?
6. Do you handle rezoning, or do you work with a separate land planner?
7. How many submittals and agency meetings are included in your fee?
8. Can I speak to a recent client in my county?

What Affects Civil Engineering Fees in Georgia?

Fees vary widely, and published rate cards for civil engineering firms are rare, so we do not quote figures here. Instead, understand what moves the price:

• Project size and complexity. A single commercial lot costs less than a multi-phase subdivision.
• Permitting scope. Rezoning, stream buffers, and multiple agencies add effort.
• Existing information. A current survey and soils report reduce engineering time.
• Review cycles. Responding to county comments can be included or billed separately.
• Combined services. Engineering, survey, and landscape work may be quoted together.
• Schedule. Rush work usually costs more.

To compare firms fairly, send each the same written brief. Our free engineering RFQ template gives you a ready-made request, response form, and scoring sheet.

Find More Civil Engineering Firms in Georgia

Engineers Mirror is an independent directory that helps you compare engineering firms by category, location, and specialty. Browse the Site Planning category for civil and land development firms across the US, or look at Surveying, Structural Design, and the wider Civil & Structural section. You can also browse companies in Bishop, Bogart, Auburn, Kennesaw, and Fayetteville, or see all engineering companies in the United States.

If you are comparing markets, see our guide to civil engineering firms in Florida, and if your project needs a survey, our guide to land survey cost explains what to expect. A listing is not an endorsement, so always verify licenses, insurance, and references before you hire.

Prefer to send one brief and let firms come to you? Use the project form on the Engineers Mirror homepage. Pick Site Planning as the service, choose a budget range and timeline, and describe your site. It is free for buyers, and providers reply to you directly.

If you run a civil engineering or land development firm in Georgia, you can list your company for free, claim your listing to update your details and receive project requests, or look at the Featured plans to appear at the top of your category page.

Final Thoughts on Civil Engineering Firms in Georgia

The best of the civil engineering firms in Georgia for your project is the one that knows your county, holds the right Georgia credentials, has Level II certified staff for your erosion control plan, and gives you a clear written scope. A public campus, a residential subdivision, and a commercial lot each call for different experience.

Start with a survey and a clear scope, shortlist two or three firms, verify licenses and references, and compare written proposals on more than price. Do that and you will avoid most of the surprises that slow Georgia projects down.

Ready to compare? Browse the profiles above, or send one project brief on Engineers Mirror and let the right firms come to you.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many civil engineering firms are listed in Georgia on Engineers Mirror?

At the time of writing, five civil engineering and land planning firms with Georgia addresses appear in the Site Planning category. The directory is not exhaustive, so use it as a starting point and verify each firm directly.

Do I need a stormwater permit for my project in Georgia?

Often yes. Construction that disturbs one acre or more generally needs coverage under a Georgia EPD general stormwater permit, and your county may also review the erosion control plan. Your civil engineer should confirm which permit applies and who files the Notice of Intent.

What is a Level II certified design professional?

It is a professional who holds a Georgia Soil and Water Conservation Commission certification in preparing erosion, sedimentation, and pollution control plans, and who is licensed in a qualifying field, such as engineering. Georgia permit guidance says the plan must be prepared by this kind of professional.

How do I verify a Georgia engineer or firm?

Use the license and business entity search on the Georgia Board of Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors website. Check that the individual engineer holds a Georgia PE license and that the firm holds a Certificate of Authorization.

What is the difference between a civil engineer and a land planner?

A land planner works on how a property can be organized and approved, including layout, rezoning, and feasibility. A civil engineer designs the grading, drainage, utilities, and roads that make the plan buildable. Many firms offer both, and most larger projects need both.

How do I get comparable quotes from several firms?

Send the same written brief to each one, covering scope, deliverables, schedule, and the format you want quotes in. Our RFQ template gives you a ready-made structure and a scoring sheet.