Services

Environmental Engineering & Stormwater Management

Protecting the Land and Water We Share

Protecting the land and waterways of Western Colorado is central to River City Consultants’ mission. Our environmental engineers design practical solutions that safeguard natural resources while meeting the needs of development. From wetland delineations and permitting to stormwater modeling and management, we help clients achieve compliance, reduce impacts, and build responsibly in the sensitive landscapes of the high desert.

Practical Solutions
for Sensitive Environments

We deliver solutions that balance environmental protection with project needs. Our team guides clients through permitting processes, designs stormwater systems that meet strict regulations, and provides monitoring and compliance support. By integrating environmental considerations from initial assessment to final mapping, we ensure your project remains compliant while maximizing your site's developable acreage, bridging the gap between environmental stewardship and your project's bottom line.

Wetland Delineations
& Permitting

We delineate wetland boundaries to maximize your site's developable area while keeping you compliant, and we see the permitting process through to final approval.

Erosion & Sediment
Control Plans

We design and implement erosion and sediment control measures that keep your project moving forward, and our ongoing inspections make sure your site stays in compliance.

Stormwater Modeling
& Design

From initial modeling through permitting and inspections, our team handles drainage and stormwater design, with the reporting and agency coordination to keep your project compliant.

Regulatory Guidance
& Reporting

Our SPCC plans and conformance documents keep your operations running smoothly, helping you avoid the costly disruptions that come with regulatory gaps.

Why River City Consultants

Engineering Solutions That Protect Land and Water

  • Strong expertise in environmental regulations and compliance.
  • Local knowledge of Western Colorado’s sensitive ecosystems.
  • Proven record of balancing development needs with resource protection.

Featured Projects

Soaring Eagle Estates

Soaring Eagle Estates

Work with Us

Join Our Team

At River City Consultants, we believe great work starts with a great environment—both in and out of the office. Based in Grand Junction, Colorado, our team enjoys unmatched access to world-class outdoor recreation, a welcoming community, and a balanced pace of life. We’re a growing, privately held firm that values collaboration, integrity, and professional excellence. If you’re passionate about shaping communities and want to build your career where adventure meets opportunity, we’d love to meet you.

Two workers reviewing plans at a road construction project with a backhoe behind them.
Alec Thomas, PLS

Alec Thomas, PLS

Senior Professional Land Surveyor

Alec plays an integral role in the surveying team at River City Consultants. Alec graduated in 2010 from the Metropolitan State College of Denver with a Bachelor of Science in Surveying and Mapping, as well as a Minor in Mathematics. He is a licensed Professional Land Surveyor in Colorado. Alec is a Certified Federal Surveyor (CFedS), which is a designation he earned through a licensing program created by the federal government to assure cadastral boundary surveys are performed in accordance with Bureau of Land Management standards.

Alec has served as project surveyor on many important local projects including work on the Grand Junction Regional Airport, Xcel Energy right-of-way and easement surveys, Xcel Energy/CDOT gas line as-builts, and numerous oil and gas survey operations. Other prior projects Alec has contributed to are the Telluride Airport Runway Reconstruction, federal cadastral projects for the Bureau of Land Management, and project management for a high school football stadium and elementary school.

Alec is a member of the Professional Land Surveyors of Colorado, Western Colorado Land Surveyors and the National Society of Professional Surveyors.