Dam and water infrastructure
Stillwater Civil

Senior-Led Water
Resources Engineering

Precision, Rooted in Flow

Stillwater Civil delivers direct senior-level support for floodplain studies, hydraulic modeling, drainage design, and water-driven civil infrastructure work. Clear communication, defensible analysis, and review-ready engineering from concept through delivery.

Floodplain Hydraulics  ·  Drainage  ·  Infrastructure

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Senior-Led
Direct technical involvement from the people responsible for engineering judgment.
Focused Expertise
Water resources, floodplain analysis, hydraulics, drainage, and infrastructure support.
Review-Ready
Clear, defensible deliverables built for coordination, permitting, and agency-facing work.
Lean by Design
A focused structure supports sharper communication and more responsive delivery.
STILLWATER CIVIL About

A Focused Engineering Practice

Stillwater Civil is a focused civil and water-resources engineering firm serving public agencies, municipalities, developers, and partner consultants. We provide hydrologic and hydraulic analysis, floodplain studies, drainage design, and infrastructure support with direct senior-level involvement throughout the work.

Our structure is intentionally lean. Clients work directly with the people responsible for technical judgment, coordination, and delivery. The result is a more responsive process, clearer communication, and work grounded in engineering discipline rather than unnecessary overhead.

Senior-Led
Every project, every engagement
Multi-State
Licensed across the intermountain West
Lean & Direct
No layered handoffs, no overhead
Expertise

Water Resources. Floodplain. Hydraulics.

Water Resources Engineering

Hydrologic analysis, watershed evaluation, drainage planning, and water-driven civil infrastructure support shaped by sound engineering fundamentals and practical design judgment.

Floodplain Analysis

Clear, review-ready floodplain studies, map-based evaluation, hydraulic documentation, and support for permitting, certification, and agency coordination.

Hydraulic Modeling

Open-channel and system-based hydraulic modeling to support drainage systems, conveyance evaluation, and infrastructure decision-making.

Drainage & Civil Support

Technical support for drainage, channel, and site-related civil work where water behavior, grading, and infrastructure performance intersect.

Approach

Direct Technical Leadership.
Clear Communication. Precise Deliverables.

01

Senior-Led Execution

Stillwater Civil is structured around direct technical involvement rather than layered handoffs. The people leading the work remain engaged in the work.

02

Measured, Practical Solutions

We prioritize analysis that is defensible, coordinated, and useful in real project contexts. The goal is disciplined engineering that moves projects forward.

03

Lean Process, Strong Output

A focused operating model allows us to communicate clearly, respond efficiently, and deliver with a level of attention that larger firms often struggle to maintain.

Representative Project Types

Floodplain, Hydraulic, Drainage,
and Infrastructure Scopes

Stillwater Civil supports a range of scopes. These example project types help illustrate fit while the formal portfolio develops.

Floodplain Study

Floodplain Certifications

Technical documentation and analysis supporting regulated project work and agency-facing submittals.

Hydraulic Evaluation

Hydraulic Models

Model-based evaluation for conveyance, drainage behavior, and site or corridor infrastructure decisions.

Hydrology & Drainage

Watershed & Drainage Studies

Hydrologic and drainage-focused work that supports planning, design direction, and technical coordination.

Civil Coordination

Infrastructure Support

Targeted engineering support where site constraints, water systems, and practical delivery need to align.

Why Stillwater

The Discipline of Experience.
The Responsiveness of a Focused Firm.

Stillwater Civil offers the discipline of an experienced engineering practice with the responsiveness of a focused small firm. We are built for direct collaboration, technical clarity, and work that stands on its own.

Direct Access

Clients work directly with leadership, not through layers of internal process.

Technical Depth

Water-resources and hydraulic work remain central, not secondary.

Lean by Design

A smaller structure supports sharper communication and more focused delivery.

Calm, Exacting Work

We value measured judgment, precision, and professional restraint.

Leadership

The People Behind the Work

Josh Peetz, PE
Principal Engineer

Josh leads technical execution at Stillwater Civil with a focus on water resources, hydraulic modeling, and floodplain analysis. His work includes channel design, watershed evaluation, and regulatory coordination across public and private projects.

Sarah Peetz
Principal, Client Strategy & Operations

Sarah leads client coordination, project execution, and operational systems at Stillwater Civil. She focuses on clear communication, efficient delivery, and building processes that support precise, timely engineering work. She serves as the primary client contact for Stillwater Civil engagements.

Contact

Start a Project Conversation

For project inquiries, teaming discussions, or water-resources support, contact Stillwater Civil directly or send a project note.

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