Solar Energy

Solar energy is growing faster than almost any other sector in the energy landscape. Across the Midwest and beyond, communities, utilities, and developers are investing in solar to reduce costs, strengthen grid resilience, and meet decarbonization goals. DLZ provides comprehensive planning, engineering, and construction support for solar projects of all sizes. We serve contractors, operations managers, and public agencies with practical, data-driven expertise.

What sets DLZ apart in solar isn’t just engineering capability — it’s breadth. Our team brings experience across surveying and construction staking, environmental protection, water resources, geotechnical considerations, and project oversight, covering the full range of disciplines that solar development actually requires. A web-based project management system keeps documentation accessible and clients informed throughout every phase.

Featured Capabilities

Surveying, Layout, and Construction Staking

Accurate layout is the foundation of every solar installation. DLZ provides site control, construction limit staking, and layout services for grading, foundations, and access roads — supporting precise installation of solar panel foundations and critical infrastructure components.

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Construction Inspection and Oversight

Solar projects demand rigorous quality control throughout construction. DLZ provides experienced construction inspection and oversight services for small- and large-scale solar developments, keeping projects on track through final planning and construction phases with real-time documentation accessible to clients and stakeholders.

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Environmental and Water Resources Support

Solar sites don’t exist in isolation. DLZ monitors waterways, evaluates agricultural drainage and runoff, supports soil preservation, and provides environmental observation services, ensuring solar developments meet regulatory requirements and protect surrounding natural resources.

Geotechnical Services

Soil conditions affect everything from foundation design to long-term panel stability. DLZ brings in-house geotechnical expertise to solar projects, evaluating existing soils and construction materials to support sound foundation decisions and reduce risk throughout development.

Related Work

Pablo

Porras, PhD

President, DLZ Costa Rica

Costa Rica

Kurt

Schmiegel, PE

President, DLZ Industrial LLC

Indiana

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