Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Your Trusted Civil Engineering Partner in Redding, CA
Established in 1965, Sharrah Dunlap Sawyer has served Northern California for over six decades as a trusted civil engineering, planning, and land surveying firm. Our multidisciplinary team combines technical expertise with deep local knowledge to deliver sustainable, cost-effective solutions tailored to each client's unique needs. With a proven track record of successful project completion, we specialize in navigating complex regulatory environments while maintaining strong relationships with agencies and contractors. Our in-house integration of engineering, planning, and surveying departments ensures accuracy and efficiency throughout every project phase.From feasibility studies to construction administration, we provide comprehensive services for residential, commercial, and public infrastructure projects. Our commitment to innovation is demonstrated through our adoption of cutting-edge technologies like robotic surveying systems and advanced hydrology modeling tools. As active members of the Northern California business community, we leverage 125+ combined years of leadership experience to deliver practical solutions that keep projects on track and within budget.
Services
Land Planning
Civil Engineering
Land Survey
Hydrology
SWPPP
Project Entitlements
Presentation Graphics
Site Analysis
Due Diligence
Construction Administration
Details
- Year established: 1965
Highlights and features
- We have 60 years of Northern California land development experience
- Our integrated engineering, planning, and surveying departments ensure project continuity
- We maintain strong regulatory agency relationships for efficient permitting
- Our team includes certified professionals with 125+ combined years of expertise
- We utilize state-of-the-art surveying and design technologies
Services
Land Planning
Our land planners create tailored development solutions from single parcels to master-planned communities. We analyze site characteristics, regulatory requirements, and environmental constraints to develop sustainable, buildable designs. Our services include general plan amendments, rezoning, tentative maps, and project entitlement representation.
Civil Engineering
We provide comprehensive civil engineering services covering grading, drainage, roadway, and utility design. Our expertise includes feasibility studies, construction documents, and bid administration for residential, commercial, and public infrastructure projects throughout Northern California.
Land Survey
Our survey department delivers precise mapping and boundary analysis using advanced technologies. Services include ALTA/ASCM surveys, topographic mapping, construction staking, and legal description preparation for projects of all sizes across California.
Hydrology
We design stormwater management systems and flood mitigation solutions that balance environmental compliance with cost efficiency. Our services include watershed analysis, detention system design, and flood map revisions for land development projects.
SWPPP
Our certified professionals develop Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plans meeting state requirements. We provide BMP implementation, monitoring, and reporting services to ensure construction projects maintain environmental compliance throughout development.
People
Tim MacLean
Registered Landscape Architect
With 30+ years of experience, Tim specializes in regulatory navigation and sustainable design for complex developments across Northern California. He leads major projects through entitlement processes.
Mike Dormer
Project Manager
41-year veteran in planning and engineering, Mike manages diverse projects including schools, subdivisions, and public facilities while balancing regulatory, financial, and environmental considerations.
Josh Martin
Professional Land Surveyor
25+ years of surveying expertise across four states, Josh leads field operations and technology implementation for accurate mapping and construction staking solutions.
Ian Stripling
Professional Engineer
20-year civil engineering expert specializing in infrastructure design and stormwater management, with experience in over 1,000 residential lot developments across Northern California.
Questions
What services does Sharrah Dunlap Sawyer offer?
We provide civil engineering, land planning, surveying, hydrology analysis, SWPPP development, and project entitlement services for residential, commercial, and public infrastructure projects.
How long has the company been in business?
Since 1965, we've served Northern California with 125+ combined years of leadership experience across our principal staff members.
What areas do you serve?
We primarily serve Northern California, with a focus on the Redding area and surrounding communities.
What makes your firm different?
Our integrated departments, regulatory expertise, and deep local knowledge enable efficient project delivery from entitlement through construction.
Do you handle large-scale projects?
Yes, our experience ranges from single-parcel developments to master-planned communities with over 1,000 residential lots completed.
