Civil Engineering Solutions for Maine’s Communities
Canavan Civil Consultants is a professional civil engineering firm based in Maine, offering proven expertise across residential, commercial, industrial, institutional, municipal, and road design projects. With over 20 years of experience throughout New England, our licensed team delivers efficient, buildable solutions designed to meet project goals, regulatory requirements, and local conditions.
About Us
Whether you're developing a single-family home, commercial site, subdivision, industrial facility, or anything in between, Canavan Civil Consultants has the experience and capacity to support your project at every stage. Our team provides civil site design, utility planning, stormwater management and modeling, permitting, and construction oversight. We deliver practical, buildable solutions that meet Maine’s regulatory requirements and environmental challenges.
Why Choose Canavan Civil Consultants?
- Maine Licensed Civil Engineers
- Certified Floodplain Manager (CFM)
- 20+ Years of Experience
- Extensive Local Knowledge of Terrain & Regulations
- Comprehensive Familiarity with Local, State, and Federal Permitting
- Responsive, Personalized Service
- Strong Planning Board and Regulatory Track Record
Sectors We Serve
Serving All of Maine
We provide full-service civil engineering throughout Maine, backed by in-depth knowledge of local regulations, planning procedures, and environmental standards. Our regional expertise supports efficient approvals and practical, buildable designs.
Civil Site Design
We develop efficient, code-compliant site plans tailored to the specific needs of residential, commercial, industrial, and municipal projects.
Utility Design & Layout
Our team designs and coordinates water, sewer, electric, and gas infrastructure to support reliable, long-term service.
Stormwater Management & Modeling
We design and model stormwater systems that meet regulatory standards and effectively manage runoff across diverse sites.
Concept Planning
We provide early-stage planning to assess site potential, identify constraints, and outline effective design strategies.
Shoreline Stabilization
Our shoreline solutions reduce erosion and protect coastal and waterfront properties using proven engineering techniques.
Project Permitting
We manage local, state, and federal permitting processes to help projects move forward on time and within budget.
Construction Oversight
We provide on-site construction monitoring to help keep projects on schedule, on budget, and built to spec.
Feasibility Studies
Our feasibility studies evaluate site viability, permitting pathways, and design options to support informed decision-making.
Project Management
Our project managers coordinate design, permitting, and construction phases to maintain progress and communication from start to finish.
