Collaborative Approach
We pride ourselves on a collaborative approach, working closely with owners, design teams, and regulatory agencies to integrate civil engineering elements seamlessly into the overall design. Whether serving as a prime consultant or subconsultant, LPD provides creative civil designs that meet client needs while emphasizing feasibility, value engineering, and constructability to ensure successful project outcomes.
We Cover It All
LPD Engineering offers comprehensive civil design and support for all phases of a project, including planning, design, construction documents, bidding, and construction.
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Comprehensive zoning reviews, site access, stormwater management, and regulatory analysis for site development.
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Parking and access design, ADA accessibility, and grading for various site conditions.
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Expertise in on- and off-site drainage, erosion control, stormwater quantity and quality mitigation, and low-impact drainage systems.
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On and off-site water and wastewater (sewer) utility design, main extensions, exterior fire service design and layout, and permit
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Expertise in low-impact designs like bioretention systems, water reuse systems, green roofs, and pervious pavements.
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Design for urban, arterial, residential, and commercial streets, including channelization, utilities, and stormwater management.
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Pavement restoration, curb ramps, utility permits, and ADA-compliant parking for electrical utility upgrades.
Our Mission & Values
LPD Engineering strives to be the civil engineer of choice for collaborative, innovative and sustainable civil engineering designs that bring lasting benefit to our clients and community.
Balance:
• We recognize that a rich life is comprised of family and friends, work, and play, so strive for balance between our professional and personal lives.
Curiosity:
• We are open-minded and eager and committed to continuous learning and to improve.
• We become the expert and then get better.
• We collaborate and share our knowledge to develop the skills and interests of all our employees, which makes us better as a team.
• We think outside the box, experiment with new ideas and explore creative solutions.
• We approach challenges with a curious mindset and problem solve by exploring different angles and potential solutions to find the most effective outcome.
Integrity:
• Accountability: We take responsibility for our actions, admit mistakes, and make amends when necessary.
• Fairness: We treat everyone with respect and equity regardless of any personal bias or circumstances.
• Honesty: We are truthful and transparent in our interactions, even when it is difficult.
• Keeping promises: We are reliable and follow through with our commitments.
• Respect: We show consideration and regard for others’ feelings, opinions, and rights.
• Stand for what’s right: We are conscientious, respectful, and professional in all our interactions both personally and in writing. We do not accept or participate in disparaging, unkind, or unprofessional interactions.
Service Excellence:
• We believe in proactive and highly responsive client service.
• We believe in active team leadership to foster collaborative and long-term working relationships with our clients, other designers, and agency staff.
• We strive for excellence and high quality and to exceed expectations.
• We are attentive, ask good questions, and take notes.
• We build systems to become better as a team.
• We celebrate our achievements and take responsibility for our work.
Sustainability:
• We believe sustainability encompasses environmental and social responsibility in combination with sound and ethical business practices.
Teamwork:
• We demonstrate internal mentorship, training, coaching, and leadership.
• We represent internal role models and enthusiastic external ambassadors.
• We are a proactive team recruiter and relationship builder.
Our Team
Principal | Founder
Laurie Pfarr, PE, LEED AP, CESCL
Laurie founded LPD Engineering to provide excellent customer service through immersion in all project aspects to ensure the civil design considers all variables. She challenges herself and staff not to be limited by the perceptions of others and create solutions to suit the individual needs of each project. With over 35 years of civil engineering experience, Laurie’s customer service and holistic design approach has garnered the respect from her clients, whether they are owners, architects, contractors, jurisdictions or staff.
Senior Project Manager/Civil Engineer
Marc Servizi, PE
Senior Project Manager/Civil Engineer
Sarah Pangelinan, PE
Senior Project Manager/Civil Engineer
Lily Siu, PE
Design Engineer
Adi Stein
Design Engineer
Simon Woodside
Drafter
Eric Wilkinson
Drafter
Steven Rasmussen
Drafter
Joey Alvarez
Business Manager
Scott Daniels
Business Manager
Tony Froehlich
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At LPD Engineering, innovation meets collaboration as we tackle complex civil engineering design challenges together. Discover meaningful career growth at our woman-owned firm with more than two decades of industry excellence.
