Public engineering firm profile
Rioplex Engineering, LLC
McAllen
Building a Better Future From the Ground Up
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Overview
Rioplex Engineering, LLC is a full-service civil engineering firm based in McAllen, Texas, serving public and private sector clients throughout South Texas. It provides expert civil engineering solutions across water and wastewater utility planning, drainage and roadway design, streetscape planning, environmental compliance, and construction management. Rioplex guides projects from concept through construction, assisting clients with permitting, grant applications, and regulatory coordination. Principal Engineer Kelley Heller-Vela, PE, brings over 23 years of civil engineering experience serving school districts, higher education institutions, municipalities, and private developers in the Rio Grande Valley.
Services
Water & Wastewater Utility Planning & Design
Planning and design of water supply and wastewater utility infrastructure for public and private clients.
Drainage & Roadway Planning & Design
Drainage system design and roadway planning and design for municipal and private development projects.
Streetscape Planning & Design
Design of streetscape improvements and public realm infrastructure.
Erosion & Sediment Control
Erosion and sediment control design and planning for construction projects.
Environmental Compliance / SWPPPs
Environmental compliance services including Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plans (SWPPPs) and regulatory coordination.
Cost Estimation & Budget Planning
Project cost estimation and budget planning services from early-stage through final design.
Grant Applications
Assistance with federal, state, and local grant applications to secure financial resources for infrastructure projects.
Permitting, Procurement & Construction Management
Full permitting support, procurement assistance, and construction management services from design through project closeout.
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Leadership
Kelley Heller-Vela
Principal Engineer
PE
Principal of Rioplex Engineering with over 23 years of civil engineering experience spanning every phase of development from planning and design to construction administration. Her portfolio includes commercial, residential, and municipal projects for school districts, higher education institutions, municipalities, and private developments in South Texas.
Offices
McAllen
McAllen