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Civil Engineering in Des Moines & Iowa

Civil Design Advatage (CDA) offers expert civil engineering services to clients throughout the Des Moines Metro and beyond. Our team of licensed professional civil engineers and skilled technical staff bring a wealth of experience from a diverse range of projects-both public and private, as well as small-scale and large-scale developments.

With a commitment to creativity and quality, we combine our extensive experience with the latest methods, materials, and technologies to deliver innovative, efficient, and sustainable civil engineering solutions. Our team of civil engineers have been involved with designs of sites ranging from 1/2 acre up to several hundred acres in size, across Iowa and multiple other states.

From conceptual layout and detailed construction drawings, to providing troubleshooting during construction, our team handles every phase of the project lifecycle. Whether working on residential, commercial, or industrial developments, CDA’s civil engineers are dedicated to achieving successful outcomes for every client.


  • Site Selection, Analysis and Feasibility
  • Preliminary and Final Platting
  • Site Plan Preparation
  • Federal, State, and Local Permitting
  • Highway Design
  • Municipal and Public Street and Utility Projects
  • Utility Plans – Water and Sanitary Sewer
  • Grading Plans
  • Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plans (SWPPP)
  • Storm Water Management Plans
  • Storm Water Detention, Retention, and Water Quality Treatment
  • Flood Plain Assistance
  • Sustainable Design
  • Cost Projections
  • Bid Letting
  • Construction Observation
  • Presentation Graphics
  • LEED Certification

Color exhibit of Grays Station in Des Moines Iowa