Western Engineering Consultants (WEC) is a civil engineering firm specializing in site design / land development and municipal engineering.
WEC was established in 2003 by two licensed engineers eager to personalize their services and relationships with clients instead of treating them as corporate numbers.
It is important to understand how a site will function over it's lifetime and to to have clear goals in mind and provide a sustainable design.
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We work strategically with our clients step by step from concept through construction, bringing our expertise to bare on every phase of a project.
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WEC focuses on civil engineering for site design, land development, and municipal engineering across Colorado. We guide projects from concept through construction with an emphasis on functionality, sustainability, and local compliance.
Timelines vary by jurisdiction and submittal complexity; administrative reviews can be relatively quick while public-hearing tracks often take several months. Colorado is a “home-rule” state, so local processes (and durations) differ by city or county.
Many jurisdictions require a TIS when trip generation exceeds a threshold or when access is proposed to a state highway. A sealed study by a Colorado PE is commonly needed to evaluate safety, operations, parking, and multimodal impacts.
Most projects that disturb one acre or more need coverage under the Colorado Discharge Permit System (CDPS) Construction Stormwater Permit (COR400000). Plans and BMPs must be installed, inspected, and maintained per permit and local standards.
You can look up Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMs) and the National Flood Hazard Layer to understand mapped flood zones. Keep in mind that maps are periodically updated and may not capture all local risks, so professional review is recommended.
New commercial and public projects must meet the 2010 ADA Standards for Accessible Design for parking, routes, and other site elements. Many jurisdictions also reference IBC/ICC content and local amendments during review.
You need a Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) access permit for any new, modified, or intensified access connecting to a state highway. Counties and cities also have driveway/ROW processes for local roads, so your project may require multiple approvals.
If you have additional questions regarding our services or if you would like to schedule a meeting, please give us a call at 720-685-9951.
