Civil Engineering

Our Services

CIVIL ENGINEERING

RAUCH's professionals create innovative development concepts and provide cost-effective solutions. From initial planning and layout through construction, our team has over 40 years of experience in design and planning. As a LEED-accredited design firm, we integrate green building practices into every project.

Site Development

We engineer the ground-level infrastructure that every project needs. Grading, utilities, access, stormwater. Our team handles the full scope with a practical approach that keeps projects on budget and moving forward.

  • Commercial & Residential Subdivision Planning & Design
  • Site Development & Real Estate Development
  • Industrial Site Planning & Design
  • Roadway Design
  • Golf Course Design
  • Cost Estimating & 3D Rendering
  • Value Engineering & Feasibility Studies

Stormwater & Utilities

Maryland's stormwater regulations are among the most stringent in the country. Where some firms see that as a headache, we see it as the standard. Our engineers design compliant systems that manage runoff effectively while working within your site's real constraints.

  • Stormwater Management & Erosion Control
  • Sanitary Sewer & Water Distribution
  • Well & Water Treatment Design
  • Municipal Storm, Sewer, and Water Network Modeling
  • Wastewater Pumping Stations
  • Watershed Modeling & Analysis
  • Renewable Energy Technology

Environmental & Permitting

Our permitting expertise and LEED accreditation set us apart. We design water and wastewater systems using the best available technology while meeting demands to protect and preserve our environment.

  • Permitting & Regulatory Compliance
  • Shoreline Protection & Wetland Restoration
  • Stream Restoration
  • Landscape Architecture
  • Construction Administration
  • Sediment & Erosion Control

Our Work in Action

From the Field

Komatsu excavator grading dark soil on an open construction site with large drainage pipe sections visible in the background
Komatsu excavator dumping soil to backfill a white precast stormwater inlet structure surrounded by rip rap stone
Straight-down aerial view of a residential cul-de-sac with a circular concrete apron and driveways radiating outward to surrounding single-family homes
Ornamental retention pond surrounded by mature trees, white fencing, and vibrant pink and red flowering shrubs in a residential setting
Winding concrete sidewalk curving through a well-landscaped residential common area with mature crape myrtles, shrubs, and open lawn
Stormwater management pond covered with blooming white water lilies and lily pads in a residential community, with two-story homes along the shoreline
Residential subdivision street flanked by red autumn maple trees with sidewalks, streetlights, and single-family homes set back from the road
Oblique aerial view of a large residential subdivision with a dense grid of streets and homes surrounded by agricultural fields and woodlands
Aerial view of a mixed-use residential development featuring townhomes, apartment buildings, and a commercial pad site along a main road
Three-photo collage showing ADA-compliant accessible parking spaces, a RAUCH Inc. engineering sign, and a completed retail strip center parking lot
Five-photo collage of parking lot bioretention rain garden installation showing planted swales with river rock, young trees, and mulched beds at a retail center
Aerial photograph of an established residential subdivision with curving streets, a community pool, tennis courts, and mature tree canopy
Golf course fairway with a water hazard pond and natural marshy vegetation in autumn colors, with residential homes in the background
Engineering site plan drawing for a Family Dollar retail site showing building footprint, 42 parking spaces, stormwater system, and loading area
Aerial view of an active road construction site showing utility trench layout patterns in bare soil, construction equipment, and an adjacent pond
Aerial view of a newly constructed residential street roundabout with a circular landscaped center island, surrounded by active home construction
Aerial view of a waterfront community clubhouse with a porte-cochere entrance, curving drive, marina, decorative fountain pond, and golf course
Ground-level view of a large waterfront clubhouse with gray siding and standing seam metal roof, seen from across the water with a timber dock and boardwalk
Golf course hole with a large water hazard pond, sand bunker, and manicured fairway, with residential homes visible on the horizon
Pedestrian walking path winding through a tree-lined residential community common area with manicured lawns
RAUCH aerial site map of Oakland View Farms showing agricultural buildings, storage structures, grain silos, waste lagoons, and retention ponds
Aerial orthographic photograph of a full 18-hole golf course layout showing fairways, greens, sand bunkers, water hazards, and cart paths
Mini excavator cutting a narrow utility trench through an asphalt parking lot with traffic control barrels and workers in high-visibility vests
Illustrated master plan map of Swan Point mixed-use development on the Potomac River showing labeled villages including Harbour Village and Forest Homes
Detailed engineering site plan drawing for Swan Point development along the Potomac River showing phased residential villages, golf course, and waterfront structures
RAUCH aerial site plan overlay for a large residential development in Trappe, Maryland showing 544 total lots with Phase 1 highlighting 248 single-family homes and 296 townhomes

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