Our Services
What we Offer
Agricultural Irrigation
Reliable irrigation systems do more than deliver water—they support farms, strengthen local economies, and help make the most of a limited resource. Franson Civil partners with irrigation companies and water districts to develop practical solutions that improve system performance, increase reliability, and support the long-term success of the people who depend on them. Whether modernizing aging infrastructure or planning for future demands, we help clients make informed decisions that balance today’s needs with tomorrow’s opportunities.
Our team understands that no two irrigation systems are exactly alike. Every project begins with listening, learning how the system operates, and identifying solutions that fit the needs of the people who use it every day. From canals and diversion structures to pressurized pipelines, pump stations, wells, and water rights, we provide thoughtful engineering and dependable guidance through every phase of a project. The goal is never simply to build new infrastructure. The goal is to help clients create reliable systems that use water wisely, reduce operational challenges, and continue serving their communities for generations.
Engineering Elements
Canals
Diversion Structures
GIS/Mapping
Modeling
Permitting & Regulatory Compliance
Pipelines
Planning & Studies
Pump Stations
Springs
Water Rights
Wells
Projects
Canal Company Support
Utah
ONGOING
Cub River Irrigation Company Canal Enclosure
Lewiston, Utah and Franklin, Idaho
ONGOING
Last Chance Diversion Dam Rehabilitation
Grace, Idaho
2016
Construction Observation
The success of a project isn't determined when the plans are finished. It's determined during construction, when decisions are made every day that affect quality, schedule, budget, and long-term performance. Our team helps owners navigate the construction process with confidence by providing experienced observation, clear communication, and dependable representation from groundbreaking to project closeout.
Construction is where plans become reality, and even well-designed projects require thoughtful oversight in the field. Franson Civil provides construction observation services that help ensure construction aligns with the approved plans, specifications, and project goals. Through regular site visits, thorough documentation, contract administration, and open communication with owners, contractors, funding agencies, and stakeholders, we help identify issues early, support timely decisions, and keep projects moving forward. Our goal is simple: to protect your investment and help deliver a successful project from start to finish.
Engineering Elements
Bidding & Procurement Support
Change Order & Contract Management
Construction Administration
Contractor
Coordination
Owner
Representation
Progress Meetings
& Reporting
Project Documentation
& Recordkeeping
Quality Assurance
& Compliance
Resident Project Representative (RPR) Services
Projects
American Fork Alpine Highway 8-inch Pipeline Replacement
American Fork, Utah
2025
Millsite Dam Rehabilitation
Ferron, Utah
2023
Millville City Sewer Services
Millville, Utah
2026
Culinary Water Systems
Every community depends on a water system that works quietly in the background. When homes, businesses, schools, and hospitals turn on the tap, they expect safe, reliable water without giving it a second thought. Franson Civil partners with municipalities to plan, design, and improve the infrastructure that keeps communities running today while preparing for tomorrow's needs.
Every community has its own challenges, priorities, and long-term goals. That's why we take the time to understand each client's existing system before recommending practical, cost-effective solutions. From developing new water sources and expanding storage capacity to improving distribution systems and upgrading critical infrastructure, we help clients make informed decisions with confidence. Our focus is on building resilient water systems that support growing communities and provide dependable service every day.
Engineering Elements
GIS/Mapping
Modeling
Permitting & Regulatory Compliance
Pipelines
Planning & Studies
Potable Water
Pump Stations
Springs
Water Rights
Water Tanks
Wells
Projects
American Fork Culinary Waterline Improvements
American Fork, Utah
2017
Ephraim North Well, Pipeline, and Pumphouse
Ephraim, Utah
2024
Genola Tank & Well
Genola, Utah
2024
Dams
Dams protect communities, store valuable water supplies, support agriculture, and help manage flood risk. Planning, maintaining, and rehabilitating these structures requires thoughtful engineering, careful coordination, and a long-term perspective. Franson Civil partners with dam owners and water agencies to help them make informed decisions that protect both people and the resources they manage.
Dam projects rarely involve a single stakeholder. Successful projects require coordination among owners, regulatory agencies, consultants, contractors, and funding partners. Our team works closely with the Utah and Idaho Dam Safety offices throughout planning, design, rehabilitation, and construction, helping clients navigate regulatory requirements while keeping projects moving forward. Whether improving spillways, rehabilitating embankments, upgrading outlet works, or supporting dam safety evaluations, we provide practical guidance that helps owners protect their infrastructure and fulfill their responsibilities with confidence.
Engineering Elements
Dam Safety
Flood Control
Modeling
Permitting & Regulatory Compliance
Planning & Studies
Water Rights
Projects
Chesterfield Reservoir Spillway Repair
Chesterfield, Idaho
2025
Millsite Dam Rehabilitation
Ferron, Utah
2023
Utaba Dam Rehabilitation Watershed Plan-EA (NRCS PL 83-566)
Weber County, Utah
ONGOING
Environmental
Moving a project forward often means bringing together engineering, environmental stewardship, and regulatory requirements. Franson Civil partners with clients to navigate that process, balancing environmental responsibility with practical solutions that keep projects moving from concept to construction.
Environmental planning is most successful when it's integrated into a project from the beginning and not treated as a hurdle to overcome later. Our team works alongside clients, regulatory agencies, and project partners to identify potential challenges early, evaluate practical solutions, and maintain momentum from planning through construction. By combining engineering expertise with a thorough understanding of environmental requirements, we help clients navigate complex projects with confidence while keeping their long-term objectives in focus.
Engineering Elements
Agency Coordination
FEMA Floodplain Management
Environmental Modeling
National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA)
Permitting & Regulatory Compliance
River Restoration
Watershed Planning
(PL 83-566)
Wetland Delineation
Projects
Corn Creek Watershed Plan-EA
Kanosh, Utah
ONGOING
Trapper Park Lower Logan River Restoration
Logan, Utah
ONGOING
Twin Falls Phase I ESA
Twin Falls, Idaho
2018
Funding Acquisition
The right funding can turn a needed project into a completed one. Franson Civil helps clients identify funding opportunities, develop competitive grant and loan applications, and position projects for success. Whether improving irrigation infrastructure, rehabilitating aging facilities, or developing new water resource projects, we help clients secure the financial resources needed to move from planning to construction.
Successful funding applications are built on more than good writing. They require a well-defined project, accurate cost estimates, sound engineering, and a clear understanding of funding program requirements. Our team works closely with clients to evaluate available funding opportunities, develop preliminary designs, prepare technical documentation, and complete grant and loan applications that align with each program's goals and deadlines. Because we're involved from the earliest planning stages through design and construction, we help clients build projects that are not only fundable, but ready to succeed.
Engineering Elements
Cost Estimates & Financial Planning
Funding Agency Coordination
Funding Strategy
Development
Grant & Loan Application Preparation
Preliminary Engineering & Technical Documentation
Project Prioritization
Projects
Millville City Sewer Services
Millville, Utah
2026
Upper High Creek Canal Piping & Hydropower
Richmond, Utah
2018
Wellsville-Mendon Conservation District Upper Canal Pipeline
Wellsville, Utah
2026
Hydropower
Water can do more than meet today's needs. It can create opportunities for the future. By incorporating hydropower into existing water infrastructure, communities, irrigation companies, and water agencies can generate renewable energy, offset operating costs, and create additional value from the systems they already depend on. Our team helps clients identify practical opportunities to make the most of every drop of water.
Successful hydropower projects require more than sound engineering. They depend on balancing water delivery, energy production, permitting, funding, and long-term operations. Franson Civil brings those pieces together by evaluating project feasibility, navigating regulatory requirements, coordinating with utilities and agencies, and designing systems that fit seamlessly within existing infrastructure. The result is hydropower that supports both reliable water management and long-term financial sustainability.
Engineering Elements
FERC Licensing & Regulatory Coordination
Modeling
Planning & Studies
Projects
Leamington Canyon Hydropower
Leamington Canyon, Utah
2001
Strawberry Water Users Association Forebay Structure
Spanish Fork, Utah
2022
Upper High Creek Canal Piping & Hydropower
Richmond, Utah
2018
Stormwater
Whether runoff comes from spring snowmelt or heavy rain, well-planned drainage systems help protect people, property, and infrastructure when water is on the move. Franson Civil partners with municipalities, water agencies, and special districts to design practical stormwater solutions that reduce flood risk, manage runoff, and support resilient communities.
Effective stormwater management starts with understanding how water moves across a landscape. Our team evaluates existing conditions, models drainage patterns, and develops solutions that fit each site's unique needs while meeting regulatory requirements and supporting long-term community goals. Whether designing new stormwater infrastructure or improving existing systems, we help clients anticipate challenges, make informed decisions, and build infrastructure that performs reliably in every season.
Engineering Elements
Culverts & Crossings
Detention & Retention Basin Design
Drainage Studies
FEMA Floodplain Coordination
Modeling
Pipelines
Storm Drain Design
Stormwater Master Planning
Projects
American Fork City Stormwater Projects
American Fork, Utah
ONGOING
Lewiston Storm Drain
Lewiston, Utah
2020
Helper City Utility Improvements
Helper, Utah
2025
Wastewater
Reliable wastewater systems are one of the most important services a community provides. Most people never think about them, but every day they protect public health, support economic growth, and keep communities running. Our team helps municipalities develop practical wastewater solutions that improve reliability, support future growth, and make the most of existing infrastructure.
Good wastewater infrastructure should be designed to meet today's demands and continue serving a community for decades. Capacity, maintenance, regulatory requirements, and future growth all influence the decisions made today. Franson Civil designs wastewater systems with those long-term considerations in mind, helping communities invest wisely, reduce future challenges, and build infrastructure that delivers lasting value.
Engineering Elements
Collection System Design
Force Mains
GIS/Mapping
Lift Stations
Modeling
Permitting & Regulatory Compliance
Pipelines
Planning & Studies
Pump Stations
Sewer Master
Planning
Projects
American Fork Alpine Highway 8-inch Pipeline Replacement
American Fork, Utah
2025
Helper City Utility Improvements
Helper, Utah
2025
Millville City Sewer Services
Millville, Utah
2026