Engineering Design

RIZZO prepares conceptual through final designs for dams, hydroelectric facilities, hydraulic structures, and intake structures. RIZZO also designs foundations for nuclear, gas, coal fired, and wind power plants; tunnels; shafts; underground structures; and other special purpose facilities for the power industry.

We provide structural and foundation engineering services, which includes performing complex structural and geotechnical analyses using state-of-the-art engineering software, for a wide variety of heavy civil works projects. Our capabilities extend to all construction materials, and senior-level staff members participate in code committees for organizations such as ASTM, ASCE, and ACI.

RIZZO has particular expertise in dealing with complicated or complex site conditions or structures, , unique materials and performance requirements, intensive regulatory interaction, and/or fast-track schedules.

Design Engineering services include:

Dam Design
Dam Modification & Remedial Design
Dam Safety Evaluation/Rehabilitation
Development of Plans, Specifications, & Bid Documents
Feasibility Studies
Forensic Analysis
Foundation Evaluation & Design
Geotechnical & Earthquake Engineering
Hydro Plant Support
Licensing of Power Generation Plants

Penstock Inspection & Repair Design
Probabilistic Seismic Hazard Analysis (PSHA)
Quality Assurance/Quality Control
RCC Mix Design
Seismic Modification Design
Shaft Design
Site Geological & Geotechnical Investigations
Site Local Seismic Wave Effects Analyses
Soil Structure Interaction Analysis (SSI)

Specialized Software Models
Spillway Design
Spillway Modification & Remedial Design
Stability Analysis
Stormwater Engineering
Structural Design
Surveillance & Performance Monitoring Programs & Reports for Dams
Tunnel Design
Value Engineering
Water Systems/Water Resources Management