Business Details
27 Years
experience
Trusted Civil Engineering Services in San Diego
Stevens Cresto Engineers has served San Diego County for 25 years, establishing itself as a trusted partner in civil engineering, land surveying, and planning. Our success stems from principal involvement in every project, high-quality deliverables, and a commitment to client responsiveness. We employ innovative problem-solving techniques to maximize project efficiency while maintaining a collaborative approach with clients and regulatory agencies. With over 20 staff members, our firm combines mid-sized firm agility with the technical expertise of seasoned professionals. Our reputation for integrity, quality, and reliability has fostered long-term client relationships and positioned us as one of San Diego's most respected engineering firms.Founded in 1999 by Mark Stevens and Joe Cresto, we continue to prioritize hands-on leadership and technical excellence. Our team's expertise spans site feasibility studies, stormwater management, and complex land entitlement processes. We maintain strong partnerships with developers, municipalities, and regulatory bodies to ensure successful project implementation. Our corporate philosophy emphasizes work-life balance, professional growth, and community engagement, creating a supportive environment for both staff and clients.
Services
Civil Engineering
Land Surveying
Storm Water Engineering
Land Planning
Details
- Year established: 1999
Highlights and features
- We offer 25 years of specialized expertise in California civil engineering projects
- Our principals maintain direct involvement in every project we undertake
- We guarantee rapid response times to client and regulatory agency inquiries
- Our team holds multiple professional engineering and surveying certifications
- We maintain a proven track record of successful permit approvals in San Diego County
Associations and certifications
- State of California Certified Small Business
What people say
Dedicated partner
First-class civil engineer
See a project through from start to finish
Extreme responsiveness
Innovative problem-solving approach
Services
Civil Engineering
We provide comprehensive civil engineering solutions for public and private sector clients. Our services include site feasibility studies, stormwater management, grading plans, and infrastructure design. Our engineers specialize in navigating California's regulatory requirements while delivering cost-effective, sustainable solutions. With 25 years of local experience, we ensure projects meet all technical and environmental standards.
Land Surveying
Our land surveying team combines advanced technology with technical expertise to deliver precise measurements and documentation. Services include boundary surveys, construction staking, ALTA surveys, and legal description preparation. We maintain state-of-the-art GPS and total station equipment for maximum accuracy. Our surveyors work closely with engineering teams to ensure seamless project execution.
Storm Water Engineering
We offer specialized stormwater management solutions integrating hydrology and civil engineering principles. Our services include SWQMP preparation, drainage calculations, and flood control improvements. With decades of experience, we develop compliant stormwater solutions that balance environmental protection with development needs. Our team stays current with evolving California water regulations.
Land Planning
Our land planning services guide projects through the entitlement process while maintaining environmental and community standards. We provide site feasibility analysis, regulatory permit processing, and physical planning services. Our planners collaborate with engineers to create implementable designs that meet both technical and zoning requirements. We specialize in San Diego County's unique development challenges.
People
Mark Stevens
Principal
Co-founder with 25+ years of civil engineering experience in San Diego. Licensed Professional Civil Engineer who oversees project execution and technical quality control. Specializes in regulatory compliance and infrastructure design.
Joe Cresto
Principal
Co-founder and licensed Professional Civil Engineer with extensive land development expertise. Manages client relationships and project strategy. Focuses on sustainable design integration and regulatory agency coordination.
Rob Gehkre
Associate
Licensed Professional Civil Engineer with 15+ years of local project experience. Specializes in stormwater management and drainage solutions. Provides technical oversight for infrastructure design projects.
Justin Barrett
Associate Principal
Licensed Professional Civil Engineer managing land development projects. Expertise in site planning and regulatory permit processing. Coordinates multidisciplinary teams for complex entitlement projects.
Juan Carlos Berrelleza
Project Manager
Licensed Professional Civil Engineer with 10+ years of San Diego County experience. Specializes in site feasibility studies and construction documentation. Manages project timelines and technical deliverables for residential and commercial developments.
Questions
What civil engineering services do you offer?
We provide site feasibility studies, stormwater management, grading plans, infrastructure design, and regulatory compliance services for residential, commercial, and public sector projects.
How experienced are your engineers with San Diego projects?
Our team has 25+ years of local experience with California-specific regulations. All principals maintain direct project involvement and hold professional engineering licenses.
What land surveying capabilities do you have?
We offer boundary surveys, construction staking, ALTA surveys, legal descriptions, and mapping services using GPS and total station technology for precise measurements.
How do you handle complex project entitlements?
Our planners and engineers collaborate to navigate regulatory processes. We maintain strong relationships with local agencies to streamline permit approvals for complex developments.
What makes your firm different from other engineering companies?
We combine principal-led project management with technical excellence. Our small firm structure allows rapid response times while maintaining the expertise of 20+ professionals.
Do you work on both public and private sector projects?
Yes, we serve both sectors with services ranging from municipal infrastructure improvements to private residential and commercial developments across San Diego County.
