Trusted Civil Engineering Serving Rifle, CO

Serving the Garfield County region, High Country Engineering, Inc. brings decades of professional experience to one of western Colorado's most active development and energy corridors. Since 1985, the firm has delivered civil engineering to Rifle, CO, and across Colorado's Western Slope. Call (970) 945-8676 to discuss your project today.

A Civil Engineering Service Available for Rifle, CO

Rifle, CO, sits along the I-70 corridor in Garfield County, adjacent to the energy-rich Piceance Basin. That geography shapes the kinds of projects that require qualified engineering support. High Country Engineering, Inc. assists with a broad range of needs in and around Rifle, CO, including:

  • Municipal infrastructure design, including street layouts, utility alignments, and site grading.
  • Road and highway design for urban and rural routes, including Colorado State Highway 13 toward Meeker.
  • Water and wastewater system design for residential, commercial, and industrial clients.
  • Drainage and floodplain studies, including hydrologic analysis and debris flow evaluations along the Colorado River.
  • Boundary and topographic surveying, staking, and subdivision plat preparation.


Explore the full scope of qualifications and services to see how High Country Engineering, Inc. may support your project.

Why Rifle, CO, Requires Specialized Civil Engineering Support

Rifle, CO's location creates unique project conditions. The Piceance Basin's natural gas industry has driven surges in commercial and industrial development. Projects near Rifle, CO, may involve Garfield County land use change permits, CDOT access permits, and floodplain considerations tied to the Colorado River.

Local Project Experience in Rifle, CO

High Country Engineering, Inc. has direct experience, including the Eastridge Subdivision (26 residential lots); the Rifle Retail Ventures subdivision (11 commercial lots with water, sewer, access, grading, drainage, and flood mitigation); and road design near Mamms Peak on U.S. Forest Service land. That history means the team knows the terrain, agencies, and permit landscape.

How the Process Works

  1. Contact the team to describe your project scope.
  2. High Country Engineering, Inc. reviews the project site, applicable Garfield County or City of Rifle requirements, and relevant constraints.
  3. A proposal is prepared outlining the recommended scope of services.
  4. Design, surveying, and documentation work begins in coordination with local review agencies.
  5. Construction observation and quality control services are available through project completion.

Frequently Asked Questions About Civil Engineering in Rifle, CO

  • Does High Country Engineering, Inc. Serve the Rifle, CO, Area?

    Yes. They completed multiple projects, including residential subdivisions, commercial developments, and road design in and near Garfield County.

  • What Types of Projects Does High Country Engineering, Inc. Handle in Rifle, CO?

    They handle residential subdivisions, commercial development, road design, drainage studies, and water and wastewater planning, including alluvial fan drainage and floodplain analysis.

  • How Do Garfield County Permits Affect My Project?

    Projects in unincorporated Garfield County may need land use change permits, while projects within Rifle, CO, limits fall under the city's Community Development Department. 

  • Does High Country Engineering, Inc. Offer Land Surveying Alongside Civil Engineering?

    Yes. They provide boundary surveys, topographic surveys, construction staking, and improvement survey plats, often handled together with engineering for subdivision and site development work.

  • How Do I Get a Quote for Engineering Work in Rifle, CO?

    Call High Country Engineering, Inc. at (970) 945-8676 to request a consultation. The team will assess your project before providing a proposal.

Start Your Project Today

High Country Engineering, Inc. supports civil engineering across Rifle, CO, Garfield County, and the broader Western Slope. Call (970) 945-8676 or contact the team to get started.