Civil Engineering can be summarized as the study and design of public works and infrastructure. Extremely important to the quality of everyday life, engineered public works facilities provide our population with healthy drinking water, fire protection, wastewater collection and treatment, highways, bridges and more. Civil Engineering covers a broad range of technical services and is the umbrella term describing Nelson Engineering's function.

Civil Engineering is an essential component to any land development project. As much as visible architectural improvements , the often overlooked civil engineering components such as the waterlines, sewer lines, and grading and drainage features add value and functionality to the property. Virtually everywhere one looks, including within cities and towns, school campuses, and residential and commercial subdivisions and sites one can see the work of a civil engineer.

The mission statement of Nelson Engineering, "Quality of Life through excellence in Engineering and Surveying” Summarizes our philosophy and what we at Nelson Engineering strive to do for you.