Engineering
Buildable
Solutions
Practical, defensible engineering for floodplain, drainage, site development, and redevelopment decisions.
About Us
Lewis & Smith Engineering, LLC (LSE) was started by two Tucson locals, Travis Lewis and Luke Smith, who saw an opportunity to merge civil engineering, drone technology, and computer modeling to modernize site development and accelerate regulatory approval.
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LSE is dedicated to helping owners, developers, municipalities, and project teams advance their sites practical and reliable solutions. We specialize in civil engineering, FEMA mapping support, HEC-RAS flood modeling, drainage reports, scour analysis, and brownfield planning. Our expertise ensures that projects are not only buildable but also defensible, allowing for successful outcomes in every endeavor. us to provide the comprehensive support your project needs.
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​​Specialized Services:
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HEC-RAS Flood Modeling & Scour Analysis
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FEMA Map Change (LOMA/LOMR-F/CLOMA) & Drainage Issues
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Complete Development Services (Civil Designs, Grading Plans, NPPO, SWPPP, Habitat Mitigation, Cut/Fill Cost Analysis)
​"Practical engineering decisions you can build on"
PROJECTS
We are a well-regarded site development engineering firm with satisfied clients across the greater Tucson and Phoenix area. We offer end-to-end services from early pre-development design and permitting through to final construction. Check out some of our latest projects and see what we can do for you today.
3D SURVEYS FOR SITE DEVELOPMENT
Use 3D modeling technology to accurately measure cut and fill volumes down to 0.01FT differences in elevation.
PRE/POST DEVELOPMENT FLOOD MODELING
Utilize drones to generate a highly accurate digital elevation model to evaluate flood and scour impacts using hydrologic models.
RAPID CUT/FILL ANALYSIS
Using drone technology and advanced GIS software we can quickly generate highly accurate cut/ fill estimates for evaluating different building designs and placments.
HYBRID ENGINEERING AND EARTHWORK
Our integrated engineering and excavation companies provides a one-stop shop for all your site development needs.
REAL ESTATE MARKETING & EVALUATION
Whether you are interested in buying real estate and what to know how much it's going to cost to develop before you place an offer or you are a selling land want want more marketable material to sell your lot faster. We got you covered!
LSE Core Values
Integrity. Accountability. Trust.
Jenny G., Tucson
“As I prepare to write a review for Lewis and Smith Engineering, I honestly get all teared up with gratitude." - Google Review
Kyle B., Tucson
"Luke and Travis at Lewis and Smith Engineering are some the best in the business if not the best. They go way above and beyond for their clients" - Google Review
Michael B., Tucson
“1-stop-shop. My experience was, the more responsibilities I gave these guys, the better off my project was.” - Google Review
