Business Details
25 Years
experience
Your Trusted Partner for Civil Engineering & Surveying Solutions
Parker Design Group has been dedicated to transforming landscapes and communities through exceptional civil engineering and land surveying services since 2001. Our approach combines technical expertise with a deep commitment to understanding each client's unique vision, ensuring projects align with both functional requirements and community needs. With a team of licensed engineers, surveyors, and certified professionals, we prioritize relationship-building while maintaining rigorous compliance with evolving regulations. Our customized design process emphasizes quality, innovation, and sustainability, delivering projects that balance aesthetic appeal with practical functionality. Recognizing that success stems from collaborative problem-solving, we invest in continuous education to employ the latest tools and methodologies.Through offices in Richmond and Roanoke, Virginia, we serve communities across 11 states, treating every client as an extension of our family. Our core values - commitment to connections, expertise-driven leadership, and a relentless pursuit of success - guide every decision we make. By integrating conscientious stormwater management, precise utility assessments, and strategic land development, we help clients avoid costly delays while enhancing environmental stewardship. Our track record demonstrates that when technical precision merges with personalized service, communities thrive through thoughtful, sustainable growth.
Services
Civil Engineering
Land Surveying
Stormwater Management
Utility Assessment
Project Planning
Details
- Year established: 2001
Highlights and features
- We prioritize client relationships through dedicated civil engineering and surveying services
- Our team maintains licenses and certifications across multiple disciplines
- We implement customized design processes for optimal project outcomes
- Our professionals combine technical expertise with regulatory compliance knowledge
- We serve communities across 11 states with regional development expertise
What people say
Stellar client experience
Timely manner
Passionate desire
Team of licensed professionals
Conscientious community development
Services
Civil Engineering
Our civil engineering services combine technical expertise with stakeholder collaboration to deliver customized infrastructure solutions. We specialize in land development projects that balance regulatory compliance with client objectives while maintaining strict budget controls. Our approach integrates sustainable practices throughout the design process to ensure long-term community benefits.
Land Surveying
Professional land surveying services utilize advanced technology for precise property boundary determination. Our team conducts thorough document reviews and field investigations to deliver accurate, legally defensible survey results. We maintain rigorous quality control standards to ensure measurements meet current industry specifications and regulatory requirements.
Stormwater Management
Comprehensive stormwater management solutions focus on erosion prevention and regulatory compliance. Our team stays current with evolving local and state requirements to develop systems that protect waterways while maintaining project timelines. We implement sustainable practices that enhance environmental protection and community safety.
Utility Assessment
Utility assessment services provide detailed evaluations of existing infrastructure systems. Certified technicians perform systematic inspections and maintain continuous client communication throughout the assessment process. Our reports identify maintenance needs, regulatory compliance status, and potential system improvements to ensure optimal infrastructure performance.
Project Planning
Customized project planning services address unique client requirements while maintaining regulatory compliance. We develop tailored design processes that consider all project elements from initial concept through final implementation. Our planning approach emphasizes cost control, schedule adherence, and long-term sustainability for successful project delivery.
People
Sheldon R. Bower
President, Owner and Principal Engineer
Licensed Professional Engineer with extensive experience in civil engineering and project management. Demonstrates leadership in developing innovative land development solutions while maintaining strict regulatory compliance standards.
Clay Grogan
President, Owner, and Principal Land Surveyor
Licensed Land Surveyor and Landscape Architect with specialized expertise in boundary determination and land development planning. Provides technical leadership for surveying operations while maintaining client-focused service standards.
Simon Rutrough
Engineering Department Manager
Licensed Professional Engineer managing engineering operations with focus on project execution and quality control. Brings technical expertise combined with practical solutions for complex land development challenges.
Chris Barba
Survey Department Manager
Experienced land surveying professional responsible for overseeing survey operations and quality assurance. Maintains technical proficiency in boundary determination while emphasizing client communication and project accuracy.
Matt Hinko
Utility Assessment Manager
Certified utility assessment specialist managing infrastructure evaluations and regulatory compliance. Provides technical expertise in system assessments while maintaining client communication throughout the assessment process.
Questions
What civil engineering services do you offer?
We provide comprehensive civil engineering services including land development, infrastructure design, and regulatory compliance solutions tailored to each project's specific needs.
How long have you been in business?
Parker Design Group has served communities since 2001, with team members possessing decades of combined experience in civil engineering and land surveying.
What areas do you serve?
We operate from offices in Richmond and Roanoke, Virginia, serving clients across Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Washington DC, and eight additional states.
What is your project process?
Our customized process begins with understanding client objectives, follows with technical analysis and regulatory compliance, then executes through design and implementation phases with continuous client communication.
Do you offer emergency services?
We prioritize scheduled projects but maintain flexibility to address urgent client needs through regular communication and planning coordination.
Reviews (3)
Angela Reeves
Dec 28, 2020
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Parker Design Group are excellent surveyors. I wanted my property marked a certain way and they delivered. Thank You Very Much.
Timothy Bolton
Dec 02, 2019
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You were correct. The response was in my spam folder. Thank you for that suggestion. Ill be responding soon. I have adjusted my rating.
Di Parker
Nov 27, 2019
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Even through it was bought from another company I'm glad the name was kept. This business has been in the community for many years and its great to see the professionalism and expertise has continued.
