Business Details
Your Trusted Civil Engineering Partner
Harris Kocher Smith is a multidisciplinary civil engineering, land surveying, and subsurface utility engineering consulting firm serving public and private clients nationwide. With decades of combined industry experience, our team of licensed professionals specializes in delivering innovative and cost-efficient solutions for complex infrastructure projects. Our reputation is built on meticulous attention to detail, comprehensive project oversight, and a commitment to maintaining the highest standards of engineering excellence.Through strategic planning, technical expertise, and client-focused collaboration, we ensure successful project execution from concept through completion, meeting both regulatory requirements and client expectations.
Services
Civil Engineering
Land Surveying
UAV Services
Subsurface Utility Engineering
Transportation Planning
Water Resource Management
Construction Administration
Drone Mapping
Utility Coordination
Floodplain Analysis
Highlights and features
- We offer 30+ years of multidisciplinary engineering expertise in complex infrastructure projects
- Our in-house UAV and SUE services provide integrated, data-driven project solutions
- Our team includes licensed professionals with LEED, PTOE, and CFM certifications
- We maintain TBPE and TBPLS registrations ensuring compliance with state standards
- Our regional offices enable localized service delivery across three states
Associations and certifications
- Texas Board of Professional Engineers (TBPE)
- Texas Board of Professional Land Surveying (TBPLS)
What people say
Technical excellence
Reliable delivery
Expert team
Accurate mapping
Professional service
Services
Civil Engineering
We provide comprehensive civil engineering solutions including site development, transportation planning, and water resource management. Our services cover due diligence analysis, utility coordination, and construction administration. With specialized expertise in roadway design and floodplain management, we deliver code-compliant infrastructure projects that meet regulatory requirements and client needs across Arizona, Colorado, and Texas.
UAV Services
Our FAA-certified drone operations capture high-resolution aerial data for surveying, progress monitoring, and marketing. Using 20MP cameras and 4K video capabilities, we create digital surface models, orthorectified imagery, and construction progress visualizations. This technology enhances project accuracy while reducing field time and costs for clients across multiple states.
Subsurface Utility Engineering
We offer complete SUE services including quality level A-D designation, vacuum excavation, and utility conflict analysis. Our in-house engineering review team ensures accurate underground utility mapping for major infrastructure projects. Specialized services include Senate Bill 18-167 compliance and ASCE 38-22 standard mapping to prevent utility damage during construction.
Land Surveying
Our professional surveying services include boundary determination, topographic mapping, and construction staking. We utilize advanced geonomic instruments and GPS technology to deliver precise ALTA/NSPS surveys. Clients benefit from our expertise in title review, easement analysis, and right-of-way management across commercial, residential, and public infrastructure projects.
Transportation Planning
We specialize in comprehensive transportation solutions from concept to construction. Services include traffic impact studies, signal design, and multimodal corridor planning. Our engineers address ADA compliance, parking optimization, and intersection improvements while managing regional drainage implications. This approach ensures efficient, code-compliant transportation infrastructure for municipal and private clients.
Questions
What engineering disciplines does Harris Kocher Smith specialize in?
We specialize in civil engineering, land surveying, and subsurface utility engineering with specific expertise in transportation, water resources, and UAV technology applications.
Which states do you provide services in?
We operate across Arizona, Colorado, and Texas with regional offices in Phoenix, Denver, and Fort Worth for localized service delivery.
What certifications do your engineers hold?
Our team includes Professional Engineers (PE), Professional Land Surveyors (PLS), LEED Accredited Professionals, Certified Floodplain Managers (CFM), and PTOE certified transportation specialists.
Do you offer drone-based surveying services?
Yes, we provide FAA-certified UAV services for aerial mapping, construction progress monitoring, and topographic surveys using high-resolution imaging technology.
How do you handle utility conflict analysis?
Our SUE division performs quality level A-D utility designation, vacuum excavation, and conflict analysis to prevent underground utility damage during construction projects.
What project types do you typically handle?
We work on commercial developments, municipal infrastructure, senior housing, educational facilities, and multi-family residential projects requiring comprehensive engineering solutions.
Reviews (1)
Ashton Kuller
Jun 16, 2022
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Ugly "architecture", visually unappealing buildings. Trying to build apartments when roads are closed and nobody knows because you can't get to it. Sketchy company. Trying to build on the cheapest land they can get and profit heavily over it. Probably going to be renting for +$1500 for small apartments.
