Looking for a civil engineer in Lake St. Croix Beach, MN? Describe your project once and up to five licensed civil engineers who work in Lake St. Croix Beach and Washington County get back to you with a quote. It's free and there is no obligation.
Lake St. Croix Beach is home to about 1,005 people (2024 Census Bureau estimate), a shrinking community (−3.6% since 2020). With 1,788 people per sq mi, it is a suburban area. New homes, commercial buildings and subdivisions here go through site plan review, where a sealed civil plan is often required.
Lake St. Croix Beach at a glance
- Population (Census Bureau estimate, 2024)
- 1,005 (−3.6% since 2020)
- Rank in Minnesota
- 357th of 855 cities and towns
- Land area
- 0.6 sq mi
- Population density
- 1,788 people per sq mi (suburban)
- Type
- City (Lake St. Croix Beach city)
- Main county
- Washington County
What to check before hiring in Lake St. Croix Beach
- License: in Minnesota, site, grading and drainage plans are sealed by a Professional Engineer licensed by the state board.
- Survey: have a boundary and topographic survey ready, or ask the engineer to coordinate one.
- Local rules: stormwater standards differ between cities and counties; the engineer designs to the rules where the site is.
- Price drivers: site size, slope, utilities, stormwater requirements and review rounds.
Useful official resources
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NCEES: state licensing boards
Find your state board to check an engineer's license.
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EPA: construction stormwater
Federal stormwater rules for construction sites.
Services available in Lake St. Croix Beach
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Site plan, grading and utilities
Civil site plan with grading, utilities and access, sealed by a licensed engineer for the permit.
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Stormwater and drainage design
Drainage calculations and stormwater management design required by the city, county or state.
Frequently asked questions in Lake St. Croix Beach
How much does a site plan cost in Lake St. Croix Beach, MN?
It depends on the site, the project and the local requirements. Describe your project: engineers who serve Lake St. Croix Beach send a proposal.
How long does it take?
Design often takes a few weeks, then the review by the city or county adds time.
Can the engineer handle the permit review?
Most civil engineers respond to review comments and resubmit the plans for you.
Which licensed civil engineers will contact me?
Up to five independent licensed civil engineers who serve Lake St. Croix Beach and the surrounding area, chosen for the service you need. Your details are shared only with your consent.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program (Vintage 2024) and Gazetteer Files (public domain), imported on 10/31/2026. Figures describe the incorporated place or county as published; they are shown for information only.