A clear plan.
A stronger
foundation.
Practical civil engineering for your property’s next chapter. From grading and drainage to site plans and subdivisions, DayStar helps you understand your options and move your project forward.
Engineering that starts
with your property.
Whether you’re improving a residential lot or planning a development, start with an understanding of the site, the constraints, and the work needed to proceed.
Site plans & land development
Site layouts, parking and access, utility coordination, and engineering plans to support development applications.
Grading & drainage
Existing and proposed grading, surface drainage, and plans for property improvements, additions, pools, and patios.
Stormwater management
Stormwater calculations and design, including evaluation of drywells, rain gardens, and other site-specific drainage measures.
Subdivisions & feasibility
Preliminary lot studies, zoning and access evaluations, and subdivision plans to help property owners assess development options.
Applications & agency coordination
Engineering support for municipal and agency submissions, review comments, and planning or zoning board presentations.
Understand the site.
Define the path forward.
Start with your goals.
Tell us what you want to do, where the property is, and what information you already have. We identify the scope and the next useful step.
Work through the details.
Review available surveys, zoning requirements, grading, drainage, and access. Identify information gaps and coordinate additional work as needed.
Turn the direction into a plan.
Prepare the agreed engineering deliverables and help address the review process, with a clear understanding of the services included.
Technical care.
Direct communication.
Michael Bignell, PE, PP, CME
DayStar Engineering LLC is led by Michael Bignell, a professional engineer and professional planner with experience in civil engineering, municipal engineering, and land development review.
That experience informs a practical approach to site design: understand the property, identify constraints early, and communicate clearly about the work required.
Serving New Jersey property owners, builders, developers, and project teams.
What are you
planning?
Share your property address and a brief description of your project. If you have a survey or plans, mention them in your email.
DayStar Engineering LLC · New Jersey