Full-Service Civil Engineering for Residential, Commercial, and Mixed-Use Development

Mack Engineering is a licensed civil engineering firm based in Georgia, providing full-service site development engineering for residential subdivisions, commercial properties, mixed-use developments, and industrial facilities across Metro Atlanta and North Georgia. From initial feasibility through construction completion, our Professional Engineers design infrastructure solutions that reduce project cost, accelerate permitting timelines, and protect your investment from the ground up.

Every project begins with a clear understanding of your financial objectives, site constraints, and regulatory requirements. That disciplined approach — pairing technical engineering with real development experience — is what separates Mack from firms that design in isolation from construction reality.

Civil Engineering Services We Provide

Our civil engineering team delivers the full scope of site development services required to take a project from raw land to vertical construction:

• Site Development Engineering — Comprehensive civil site plans including grading, utilities, access, and circulation design for residential and commercial projects
• Land Disturbance Permits (LDP) — Preparation and management of land disturbance permit applications, erosion and sediment control plans, and agency coordination across Cherokee County, Forsyth County, Fulton County, and other Metro Atlanta jurisdictions
• Grading and Earthwork Design — Balanced cut-and-fill grading plans engineered to minimize dirt import/export costs and reduce overall construction budgets
• Utility Design and Infrastructure Planning — Sanitary sewer, water main, and stormwater infrastructure design coordinated with local utility providers and municipal requirements
• Stormwater Management and Hydrology Design — Detention and retention system design, stormwater conveyance, and hydrology studies compliant with Georgia EPD and local stormwater ordinances
• Erosion and Sediment Control — E&SC plans meeting Georgia Soil and Water Conservation Commission (GSWCC) standards and the Georgia Green Book requirements
• Road and Access Design — Internal roadway design, driveway permitting, and GDOT coordination for projects requiring state road access
• Feasibility Studies and Due Diligence Reports — Pre-acquisition engineering analysis evaluating zoning capacity, grading feasibility, utility access, stormwater constraints, and realistic development yield
• Zoning Exhibits and Variance Support — Engineering exhibits, site concept plans, and technical documentation supporting rezoning applications and variance requests
• Construction Administration and Oversight — On-site engineering support during construction to verify grading, utility installation, and stormwater system compliance with approved plans

Who We Work With

Mack Engineering provides civil engineering services for developers, investors, property owners, builders, and land acquisition groups working on:

• Estate and luxury residential subdivisions — Large-lot communities requiring thoughtful grading, private road design, and stormwater systems integrated into the natural landscape
• Single-family residential developments — Subdivisions from 6 lots to 100+ lots with efficient infrastructure and cost-controlled earthwork
• Commercial site development — Medical office buildings, retail centers, and mixed-use projects requiring coordinated site engineering, parking design, and stormwater compliance
• Industrial and warehouse facilities — Large-footprint sites with heavy grading requirements, truck access design, and utility infrastructure
• ADU and accessory dwelling unit engineering — Site plans and civil engineering for accessory dwelling units under Georgia’s evolving ADU zoning provisions

Why Atlanta-Area Developers Choose Mack Engineering

Deep Knowledge of Georgia’s Permitting Landscape

Georgia’s civil engineering permitting process varies significantly between jurisdictions. Cherokee County, Forsyth County, Fulton County, City of Milton, City of Canton, and City of Alpharetta each enforce different stormwater ordinances, buffer requirements, tree preservation standards, and land disturbance thresholds. Our team works within these jurisdictions daily and structures submittals to anticipate reviewer comments — reducing revision cycles and keeping your project timeline on track.

Engineering Designed Around Construction Cost

Civil engineers without development experience often produce technically compliant plans that are expensive to build. Oversized detention ponds, excessive grading, inefficient utility routing, and missed opportunities for improved lot yield add real cost that shows up in construction bids.

Mack Engineering approaches every design decision through a cost lens. We balance earthwork to reduce hauling costs, size stormwater systems to meet — not exceed — regulatory requirements, and route utilities efficiently to minimize trench footage. The result is a set of construction documents that contractors can build profitably and on schedule.

Investment and Development Perspective

Mack Engineering has direct experience supporting projects backed by private equity, institutional capital, and individual investors. We understand that engineering drawings are not just technical documents — they are part of your financial presentation to lenders, partners, and stakeholders. Our plans are designed to communicate clear development logic: rational density, efficient infrastructure, controlled grading scope, and defensible compliance with local codes.

Areas We Serve

Mack Engineering provides civil engineering and site development services throughout Metro Atlanta and North Georgia, including:

• Atlanta, GA
• Alpharetta, GA
• Canton, GA
• Cumming, GA
• Milton, GA
• Roswell, GA
• Johns Creek, GA
• Kennesaw, GA
• Woodstock, GA
• Holly Springs, GA
• Ball Ground, GA

We serve projects in Cherokee County, Forsyth County, Fulton County, Gwinnett County, Cobb County, and surrounding North Georgia jurisdictions.

Start Your Project With a Civil Engineering Team That Understands Development

If you are acquiring land, planning a subdivision, or developing a commercial site in Atlanta or North Georgia, Mack Engineering provides the civil engineering and stormwater expertise to move your project forward with confidence. Contact us to discuss your project scope, timeline, and site engineering requirements.