Business Details
Your Trusted Civil Engineering Partner
Harris Kocher Smith is a multi-disciplined civil engineering, land surveying, and subsurface utility engineering consulting firm with a proven track record of delivering comprehensive design services to public and private clients. Our team of creative thinkers and problem-solvers is recognized for technical expertise, meticulous attention to detail, and cost-effective solutions that prioritize client needs. With decades of collective experience, we specialize in site engineering, transportation planning, water resource management, and advanced UAV (drone) services to support project monitoring and marketing efforts. Our firm maintains industry certifications and licenses across multiple states, ensuring compliance with the highest professional standards. We distinguish ourselves through in-house subsurface utility engineering capabilities that reduce client costs while maintaining superior accuracy.Our leadership team comprises licensed professionals with specialized expertise in civil engineering, land surveying, and transportation infrastructure. Operating from offices in Arizona, Colorado, and Texas, we serve diverse geographic markets while maintaining localized knowledge of regional regulations and environmental conditions. Our commitment to quality is demonstrated through successful project completions ranging from municipal infrastructure improvements to complex commercial developments. We provide end-to-end services including due diligence analysis, master planning, construction administration, and forensic engineering assessments. Our technical capabilities are enhanced by cutting-edge technologies such as ground-penetrating radar, vacuum excavation, and 4K aerial imaging systems.
Services
Civil Engineering
Land Surveying
UAV Drone Services
Subsurface Utility Engineering
Construction Administration
Highlights and features
- We offer multi-disciplinary engineering services under one roof
- Our team includes licensed professionals with regional expertise
- We provide in-house subsurface utility engineering capabilities
- We maintain advanced UAV certification for aerial mapping
- Our firm combines technical expertise with cost efficiency
Associations and certifications
- Texas Board of Professional Engineers (TBPE)
- Texas Board of Professional Land Surveying (TBPLS)
Services
Civil Engineering
Our civil engineering services encompass site development, transportation planning, and water resource management. We provide complete infrastructure solutions including roadway design, stormwater drainage systems, and utility coordination. Our team delivers comprehensive engineering analysis and construction documentation for public and private sector projects.
Land Surveying
Professional land surveying services include boundary determination, topographic mapping, and construction staking. Our licensed surveyors utilize advanced equipment for precise measurements and mapping. We support infrastructure projects with accurate spatial data collection and analysis.
UAV Drone Services
Certified UAV operations provide high-resolution aerial imagery and 4K video for project documentation. Our drones create digital terrain models and orthorectified imagery for engineering applications. This technology enhances progress monitoring and marketing efforts through accurate visual documentation.
Subsurface Utility Engineering
Specialized subsurface utility services include ground-penetrating radar and vacuum excavation. We identify and map underground utilities to prevent damage during construction. Our SUE services follow industry standards for quality levels A-D with engineering review and conflict analysis.
Construction Administration
Comprehensive construction administration services ensure project compliance with design specifications. We provide site observation, materials review, and coordination of construction activities. Our team manages RFIs, change orders, and quality control throughout the building process.
People
Steven P. Kocher
Principal (CO)
Licensed professional engineer with LEED accreditation specializing in civil engineering projects across Colorado. Brings extensive experience in sustainable design and project management for complex infrastructure developments.
John O'Rourke
Principal (CO)
Experienced civil engineering professional with expertise in transportation and land development projects. Provides technical leadership for engineering teams working on municipal and private sector infrastructure improvements.
Aaron Murphy
Principal (CO)
Licensed professional land surveyor managing surveying operations in Colorado. Specializes in boundary determination, construction staking, and topographic mapping for engineering projects.
Michael Moore
Principal (TX, UT)
Civil engineering expert with licenses in Texas and Utah. Focuses on water resource engineering and infrastructure projects across multiple geographic markets.
John Stafford
Principal (CO, AZ)
Professional engineer with dual expertise in civil engineering and land surveying. Manages projects across Colorado and Arizona with emphasis on site development and utility coordination.
Questions
What engineering services do you offer?
We provide civil engineering, land surveying, UAV drone services, and subsurface utility engineering for public and private sector projects.
Which states do you operate in?
Our primary offices are located in Arizona, Colorado, and Texas, serving clients across these states.
Are your drone operators certified?
Yes, our UAV pilots hold commercial FAA certifications for aerial mapping and surveying operations.
How do you handle utility locating?
We use ground-penetrating radar and vacuum excavation methods to accurately identify underground utilities following SUE standards.
What project types do you specialize in?
We specialize in transportation infrastructure, water resource management, and commercial site development projects.
Can you assist with construction projects?
Yes, we provide full construction administration services including site observation, materials review, and project coordination.
