Civil engineering, planning, and utility design for residential, commercial, and public sector clients across the Tahoe/Truckee region and beyond.
Lefrancois Engineering delivers high-quality civil engineering solutions with deep local knowledge and the capacity to take on complex projects. Founded in 2023 by Michael Lefrancois, P.E. (CA #64162 • NV #20115), our team brings over two decades of regional experience navigating mountain terrain, agency requirements, and environmental regulations.
We combine technical precision with a client-centric approach: clear communication, predictable timelines, and outcomes that stand up to Tahoe.
From mountain homes to public infrastructure, we provide civil engineering services designed for the unique challenges of the Tahoe and Truckee region. Led by Michael Lefrancois, P.E. (licensed in CA & NV), we combine local knowledge, permitting expertise, and environmental care to get projects done right.
Our site engineering services include detailed planning and design for grading, drainage, and utility systems to ensure functional and sustainable land development.
We deliver comprehensive civil engineering solutions, encompassing residential and commercial developments, infrastructure design, and best management practices.
We specialize in designing and improving public infrastructure such as roads, trails, stormwater systems, and ADA-compliant facilities to enhance community accessibility and resilience.
Our expertise in land planning and regulatory compliance ensures successful navigation through permitting processes, including TRPA entitlements, CEQA permitting, and stormwater management plans.
Our construction support encompasses cost estimating, bidding assistance, and inspection services to ensure projects are executed efficiently and meet all regulatory standards.
We provide comprehensive utility engineering services, including the design and assessment of water, sewer, and dry utility systems, utilizing advanced trenchless technologies for efficient and minimally disruptive solutions.
Regional knowledge: 25+ years delivering regionally attuned solutions, balancing environmental stewardship, site constraints, seasonal logistics, and multi-agency coordination in the region
Permit fluency: proven experience with TRPA and local agencies to reduce surprises and delays
Built for scale: internal processes and partner network sized for multi-stakeholder, multi-phase work
Client-first delivery: responsive communication, clean documentation, and on-site support when it counts
Discovery & Feasibility: site review, constraints, risk
Permitting Strategy: TRPA/local path, submittal checklist, schedule
Design & Coordination: plans, utilities, value engineering
Approvals: responses, revisions, stakeholder alignment
Construction Support: pre-con, bidding, inspections, change order review
Yes! Site plans, coverage banking, exemptions, grading exceptions, and agency coordination.
Yes! Our internal workflow and partner network scale to public and private projects.
Yes! Reach out today.
Yes! We handle everything from single-family home site plans to large-scale commercial, subdivision, and public infrastructure projects.
Absolutely. Our team and partner network are structured to manage complex, long-term projects with multiple agencies, contractors, and design teams involved.
Yes. We can provide cost estimating, bidding assistance, on-site inspection, and coordination during construction.
As early as possible! Getting us involved during the initial planning phase helps avoid costly redesigns, permitting delays, and construction changes.
Yes, most initial consultation are free, to understand your needs and determine how we can best help. We tailor these conversations for serious project inquiries.
Licenses: CA #64162 • NV #20115
Certifications: QSD/QSP (CA #843) for SWPPPs and stormwater compliance
Insurance & Safety: fully insured; on-site safety protocols aligned with contractor requirements
