Ordering Pool Engineering

How to Order Pool Engineering from Scott Vaughn

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📌 Overview

Scott Vaughn, PE, handles our structural, piling, and hydraulic pool engineering. Orders typically go through email (cc Amber at amber@srvpe.com) and require a clear project address, design files (PDF + DWG), and any relevant site info. Be prepared to follow up regularly and clearly communicate any client-specific conditions.

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✅ Steps to Order Pool Engineering

Finalize the plan set

Complete as much of the pool and deck layout as possible

Include any special features (spa, negative edge, raised wall, etc.)

Prepare both a PDF plan set and DWG files (pool layout and survey if available)

Check if a Geotechnical Report is needed

If wetlands or exposed beams exist, ask Scott whether a GeoTech report is required

Standard recommendation: soil borings to 25 ft depth

If a compaction test is all you have, confirm whether it suffices

Send the engineering request email

Include: Client name, property address, brief notes on special conditions

Attach: PDF plan set, DWG files, site survey (PDF & CAD), and soil report if available

Ask for: ETA and deposit amount

Pay deposit and track updates

Billing team pays the invoice to start

Scott typically sends a draft for review and final signed/sealed plan after revisions

Mark up and return redlines promptly if needed

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✉️ Sample Engineering Request Email

Subject: Pool Engineering Order – [Client Last Name] Residence

Hi Scott and Amber,

We’d like to place a pool engineering order for:

**Client:**

**Address:**

Please find attached:

PDF plan set

DWG of pool layout

Site survey (PDF and DWG)

[Optional: Geotechnical report]

**Notes:**

The pool has a 22’ vanishing edge. We estimated 160 GPM — let us know if you recommend different pump sizing.

The rear pool beam will be exposed ~2’-6” above grade.

Still confirming final equipment location with client; you’ll see two options shown.

Please let us know the required deposit and your estimated turnaround. Let me know if you need anything else to get started.

Thanks!

[Your Name]

Product Designer | Pratt Guys

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📋 Plan Set Checklist (PDF)

Include the following views in the PDF:

A. Site Plan

Property lines, setbacks, easements

House footprint, structures, trees

Proposed pool/spa/deck layout

Pool equipment location(s) (note alternate options)

Wetland boundary or top-of-bank (if applicable)

North arrow and scale bar

B. Pool Plan View

Overall pool/spa dimensions

Steps, benches, tanning ledge, beach entry

Light niches, skimmers, returns, autofill

C. Sections and Elevations

Pool shell depth diagram

Cross-section showing grade and beam elevation

Spa wall/spillover detail

Raised beams, vanishing edge, retaining walls

D. Hydraulic Notes

Desired flow rate (GPM) for features

Planned pump model(s) if known

Note if equipment is TBD

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📐 DWG Checklist

DWG of pool layout (clean linework, labeled layers)

DWG of survey if available

Separate layers for shell, coping, deck, utilities (recommended)

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🧠 Tips & Best Practices

If unsure, always ask Scott if GeoTech is needed before ordering it.

Don’t wait on GeoTech to send the order if the design is time-sensitive — Scott can often start with a note that soil report is coming.

Double-check the address on everything you send. Address mix-ups can delay engineering.

Mark up the draft PDF clearly if changes are needed — Scott’s team appreciates precise feedback.

Expect 1–2 weeks for initial delivery depending on project complexity and Scott’s workload.

Example Files

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SITE PLAN (1).pdf

396 kB

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POOL ENGINEERING ORDER (1).pdf

3 MB

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POOL SITE PLAN.pdf

904.3 kB

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POOL ENGINEERING ORDER.pdf

5.2 MB

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COUPAL ENGINEERING ORDER 12-11-22.pdf

2.8 MB

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