Givler Engineering, Inc.

Based inSan Antonio, Texas

Main fieldEngineering and failure analysis

Areas of expertise9 listed

About Givler Engineering, Inc.

L. David Givler, MSCE, PE is the president of the firm. He is a technical expert in hydrology and hydraulics with experience since 1984. His experience in municipal engineering and site development began in 1987. He obtained his Master of Science in hydraulics in 1986 from Lehigh University and his Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering in 1984 from Lafayette College. He registered as a Professional Engineer in 1990 in Pennsylvania and in 1993 in Texas.

Mr. Givler formerly worked for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and several consulting firms. He has also worked on projects in Gabon, Africa.

Services

With in-house expertise in hydrology, hydraulics, storm water regulation, flood plain analysis, along with dam construction and maintenance, GEI is ready for your next water related project. GEI also specializes in road construction and repair offering unique designs and cost saving options to our customers.

As the city engineer for many municipalities in the San Antonio, TX area, GEI offers second to none customer support and personalized attention.

Engineering
-Studies
-Planning
-Design
-Review

Computer-Aided Drafting (CAD)

Computer Modeling
-Watershed
-Rivers, Streams and Floodplains
-Reservoirs
-Dam Failures

Agency Coordination and Approvals
-FEMA
-EPA
-TCEQ
-US Army Corps of Engineers
-Department of Parks and Wildlife

Observation and Inspection
-Dams
-Capital Improvement Projects
-Subdivisions
-High-End Home Site Development
-Concrete Structures
-Pavement
-Storm Water Controls and Best Management Practices

Areas of Expertise

Dams
Engineering Civil
Forensic Engineering

Hydraulics
Hydrology
Municipal Engineering

Professional Engineering
Storm Water
Water Utility

Additional Expertise:

Dam Construction and Maintenance, Flood, Runoff, Drainage, Storm Water Regulation, Floodplain, Dam, Street Utility, Pipe, FEMA, Flow, Road Construction and Repair.

Profile

Municipal Engineering Givler Engineering provides municipal engineering services to approximately ten cities throughout Bexar County, Texas. Typical services include evaluating infrastructure conditions and developing capital improvement projects and bond programs. We design street, drainage, and utility projects and provide administrative and observation services during construction. We develop coordination programs for utility projects within the public rights-of-way, and storm water management programs for reducing storm water pollution. We also review proposed development for compliance with municipal regulations.

Land Development Givler Engineering, Inc. performs feasibility studies and designs subdivision plats, streets, drainage facilities, bridges, access, and utility services for residential and commercial subdivisions. We also develop Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plans and coordinate agency review processes.

Water Resources Givler Engineering, Inc. performs hydrologic and hydraulic studies for flooding, reservoir operation, detention, dam failure, and water availability. We obtain water right permits and coordinate with floodplain administrators, the TCEQ, and FEMA. We develop Emergency Action Plans for areas downstream of significant and high-hazard dams. We also design new dams and develop repair and maintenance plans for existing dams.

Storm Water Pollution Prevention and Water Pollution Abatement Plans Givler Engineering, Inc. designs Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plans for limiting pollutant discharges from construction sites. We also design Water Pollution Abatement Plans for construction sites and development located in aquifer recharge zones. Givler Engineering, Inc. designs and inspects temporary Control Measures such as silt fences, construction entrances, and sediment traps. We also design and inspect long-term post-construction Control Measures, such as water quality ponds, sediment ponds, filtration ponds, vegetated channels, and detention ponds. We solve maintenance problems for Best Management Practices and assist with acquiring easements and establishing inspection and maintenance agreements.

Custom Home Site Design and Rehab Givler Engineering, Inc. designs grading, drainage, and utility plans for high-end custom homes. We perform feasibility studies, design lot access, develop easements, and resolve land use conflicts. We specialize in developing remedies for challenging drainage situations with moisture barriers, French drains, and surface diversions. We also design measures to stabilize expansive clay soils, and we like to help clients harvest rainwater and shallow groundwater.