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CIVIL & INFRASTRUCTURE — INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR

Jacob Diaz
Civil Engineer,
Site to Structure

Independent civil engineering practice covering roadworks, drainage, grading, and structural site assessment — from feasibility through construction sign-off.

23Years Practicing
60+Projects Delivered
PELicensed Engineer
$40M+Works Overseen
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ABOUT

Personal history & background

Several years on site and behind the drawing board, now running an independent practice built on both.

Jacob Diaz, civil engineer, in his office

I'm Jacob Diaz, an independent civil engineer based in New York, United States. My work sits at the intersection of design and buildability — I spent the first half of my career on site as a resident engineer before moving into consultancy, which is why I still think in terms of sequencing, access, and tolerances, not just drawings.

I set up on my own in 2003 after 4 years with Nova Construction Services, wanting to work directly with clients and contractors rather than through layers of a large practice. Today I take on a small number of projects at a time — enough to give each one proper attention, from initial feasibility right through to as-built certification.

Outside of active projects, I stay involved in [professional body], and I'm a regular reviewer for [local planning authority / institution] on drainage and highways submissions.

1996
Graduated, BEng Civil Engineering
University of Texas — specialising in geotechnics and structural analysis.
1998
Graduated, M.S Civil Engineering
New York University — specialising in geotechnics and structural analysis.
1998
Resident Site Engineer
Nova Construction Services — highways and drainage works, New York.
2002
Professional Engineer (P.E.) status
Legal qualification.
2003
Independent practice
Operating as a sole-trader / limited practice serving clients worldwide / industrial.
SPECIFICATIONS

Land Development & Civil Engineering

Civil engineering solutions for industrial, warehouse, retail, and commercial developments — from initial site planning and feasibility through permitting, construction, and closeout.

Service
Scope
Detail
Land Development
Civil engineering solutions for industrial, warehouse, retail, and commercial developments — from initial site planning and feasibility through permitting, construction, and closeout.
INDUSTRIAL / WAREHOUSE / RETAIL / COMMERCIAL
Site & Grading
Site layout, grading, earthwork analysis, cut-and-fill balancing, finished floor elevations, parking, loading areas, and site access for new and redeveloped properties.
0.1 – 5+ ACRES
Renovations & Redevelopment
Civil engineering for commercial and industrial renovations, building expansions, and property redevelopment, including site modifications, parking reconfiguration, drainage improvements, utility upgrades, and accessibility improvements.
RENOVATIONS / EXPANSIONS / REDEVELOPMENT
Stormwater & Drainage
Stormwater management, drainage design, detention and retention systems, runoff calculations, storm sewer design, and sustainable drainage solutions.
LOCAL / STATE / NPDES / FEMA
Utilities & Infrastructure
Water, sanitary sewer, storm sewer, utility coordination, and supporting infrastructure for new construction, building expansions, and existing-site improvements.
DESIGN / COORDINATION / PERMITTING
Access & Site Circulation
Driveway design, vehicle and truck access, internal circulation, parking layouts, loading areas, and roadway improvements for commercial and industrial properties.
TRUCK ACCESS / LOADING / PARKING / SITE ACCESS
Construction Administration
Construction observation, contractor coordination, site inspections, progress documentation, punch-list management, and project closeout through as-built documentation.
WEEKLY / AS REQUIRED
PROJECT INDEX

Selected work

A sample of recent projects. Replace each thumbnail with your own site photography or drawings.

SITE 01 Roadside drainage swale along Riverside Access Road New traffic delineators along the access road Traffic delineators and sidewalk at the road junction

William Road Roundabout

[Village of Estero] — Highways & Drainage

This project includes traffic analysis and design of a single-lane roundabout at the intersection of Williams Road

SITE 02 Aerial view of the bridge and causeway project Roadway and roundabout approach to the bridge Bridge spanning the waterway, aerial view

 Structure E over Intracoastal Waterway

[Pinellas County, Florida] — Design and Build

This project included the design and construction of a new two-lane, high-level fixed-span Structure E bridge on a new alignment over the Intracoastal Waterway.

SITE 03 Bridge deck under construction with rebar and crew Completed bridge roadway with new barriers Crane on bridge deck during barrier installation

Express design-build (D-B) bridge replacement

[Columbus, North Carolina] — Earthworks & Levels

services for the replacement of the bridge and approach roadways, as well as reconstruction of Brier Creek to its pre-storm condition

SITE 04 Interior view of the pedestrian overpass truss structure Aerial view of pedestrian bridge crossing the highway Side view of the pedestrian overpass and support piers

The Graham Swamp Trail and Pedestrian Bridge

[Palm Coast, Florida] — Remodelling

650-foot concrete and steel crossing located in Palm Coast, Florida, that spans State Road.

SITE 05 Aerial view of completed commercial building and parking lot Aerial view of the building site and surrounding lots

Industrial Facility

[North Chelmsford, Massachusetts] — SuDS Design

These design principles create a workspace that balances functionality and long-term sustainability, ensuring company can operate at peak performance..

SITE 06 Underside of highway overpass at Moss Park Rd, Orlando FL FL-417 South overpass approach and guardrail Overpass structures over FL-417 South, Orlando FL

Road CFX 120 150

[Orlando, Florida] — Road Widening and Toll Installation

widening SR 417 from four general use lanes to six general use lanes and two part-time shoulder running lanes. All mainline bridges within the project limits will be widened.

CREDENTIALS

Licensing & cover

Everything a client or contractor needs to verify before appointing me.

01
Professional Engineer
License. No. [104538]
02
Professional Indemnity
Policy no. 9495975
03
Public Liability
Renewed annually
04
Registered Business
Diaz Construction, Co. No. 349CER
GET IN TOUCH

Start a conversation about your site

Send over a brief description of the project and I'll come back with availability and an outline fee, usually within two working days.

  • Emailinfo@diazconstructions.online
  • Phone+44 7520603753
  • Based inLondon /New York
  • CoverageWorldwide services

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