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Florida civil & environmental engineering

Build with the
ground in mind.

Full-service civil and environmental engineering across Florida, with deep roots and a concentrated presence in South Florida.

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Service areaFlorida statewide
South Florida focused
26.3683° N
2019Serving South Florida
since

Full-service civil engineering

One accountable team for the whole site.

Florida Soil and Water provides comprehensive civil engineering for property owners, builders, architects, and developers—not just a narrow list of specialties.

From early feasibility and underground infrastructure to permitting, construction support, and closeout, our team stays focused on practical solutions that can actually be built.

PE-led engineeringResidential + commercialStatewide serviceField-to-closeout support

What we do

Civil. Environmental.
Water.

An integrated range of services with the technical depth and regulatory experience to solve problems above and below ground.

Civil engineering & site development

Coordinated civil design for residential, commercial, multifamily, industrial, and redevelopment projects—from early feasibility through final certification.

  • Site planning, grading and paving
  • Land development and redevelopment
  • Roadway, parking and site access
  • Water and sewer utility coordination
  • Permitting, construction support and closeout

Stormwater, drainage & infrastructure

Practical stormwater systems shaped around Florida rainfall, groundwater, soils, existing infrastructure, and the requirements of each reviewing agency.

  • Drainage studies and stormwater calculations
  • Hydrologic and hydraulic modeling
  • Retention, detention and exfiltration systems
  • Grading, collection and discharge design
  • Record drawings and drainage certifications

Environmental testing & site characterization

Field sampling, laboratory coordination, regulatory comparison, and clear reporting for contaminated-soil questions and permit review comments.

  • Lead, arsenic and project-specific soil testing
  • Hand-auger borings and documented sample collection
  • Chain-of-custody and NELAP laboratory coordination
  • Comparison to applicable Florida cleanup criteria
  • Signed technical reports and agency responses

Water, wastewater & wells

Engineering and regulatory support for public and private water, wastewater, well, and onsite treatment projects throughout Florida.

  • FDEP well permitting and agency coordination
  • Groundwater and hydraulic modeling
  • Water supply and wastewater permitting
  • Collection systems, force mains and pump stations
  • Septic, ATU and performance-based treatment systems
  • Agricultural and miscellaneous FDEP projects

Subsurface & geotechnical coordination

A single point of coordination for the subsurface information a project needs, with specialty field and laboratory services provided through qualified partners when appropriate.

  • Percolation and infiltration testing
  • Soil profiles and site evaluations
  • Geotechnical borings and engineering reports
  • Subsurface information for drainage and septic design
  • Specialty consultant, field crew and laboratory coordination

Engineering inspections, certifications & construction support

Responsive field review and professional documentation when construction conditions, covered work, or permit closeout require an engineer’s evaluation.

  • Building and plumbing inspection letters
  • Septic private provider inspections
  • Tunnel excavation, shoring and backfill letters
  • Pressure-test and installation documentation
  • Final drainage certifications and record drawings
  • Construction inspections, agency responses and permit closeout

How we work

From field data
to final sign-off.

01

Define

We identify the site constraints, governing agency, scope, and quickest responsible path forward.

02

Design

Field information and calculations become a coordinated, permit-ready engineering package.

03

Navigate

We respond to review comments and keep the project moving through the approval process.

04

Close

Construction support, inspections, record drawings, and certifications finish the job cleanly.

Selected work

Designed in the office.
Proven in the field.

Real Florida projects—from detailed grading and drainage plans to advanced onsite wastewater systems and construction support.

Installed onsite wastewater treatment system during construction
Field executionOnsite wastewater systems
Representative civil site and drainage plan excerpt
Civil designSite + drainage planning
Representative grading and drainage section details
Technical documentationGrading + drainage sections
Rows of treatment chambers and piping prepared for installation
Construction supportTreatment system installation

About our team

Local expertise.
Real people.

Founded by Joshua Lerman, PE, Florida Soil and Water has grown into a five-person team serving residential and commercial projects across Florida, with its home base and strongest concentration in South Florida.

We believe engineering works better when it is personal. Our clients know who is working on their project, can reach the team when questions come up, and receive straight answers about what it will take to move forward.

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Joshua Lerman, PE

Founder & Principal Engineer

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Hugh Vo, PE

Florida Soil and Water

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Melissa Lerman Pierson

Florida Soil and Water

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Oren Pincever

Florida Soil and Water

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Sholom Marcus

Florida Soil and Water

A small, responsive team with the range to carry complex civil projects.

Have a site in mind?

Let’s get it
moving.

Send us the property address, project type, and what you need help solving. We’ll take it from there.

JL@Floridasoilandwater.com
Office6401 E Rogers Cir., Suite 5
Boca Raton, FL 33487Phone561-765-6193