Business Details
34 Years
experience
Civil Engineering & Land Planning Services in Carlsbad, CA
Founded in 1992, our firm has dedicated over 25 years to exceeding client expectations in land development projects. Our team of engineers, designers, and project coordinators brings more than 100 years of combined experience to every project. We specialize in land use planning, innovative grading design, and civil engineering solutions tailored to residential, commercial, industrial, and public works projects. Our approach integrates land planning techniques with engineering design to deliver high-quality, responsive results. We maintain strong expertise in tentative mapping, grading design, utility systems, and surveying while prioritizing client collaboration.Our Southern California focus allows us to provide immediate response times and localized expertise. We emphasize value engineering to maximize development opportunities while minimizing costs. Our agency processing specialists streamline permitting timelines through experienced coordination. We cultivate a collaborative culture that attracts skilled professionals passionate about delivering exceptional results. Our commitment to quality remains central to every project phase from conceptual design to final construction documentation.
Services
Land Use Planning
Grading Design
Site Engineering
Utility Design
Surveying
Tentative Mapping
Project Coordination
Due Diligence
Hydrology Studies
Conceptual Layouts
Details
- Year established: 1992
Highlights and features
- We offer 25+ years of specialized land development experience
- Our team maintains 100+ combined years of civil engineering expertise
- Innovative grading designs reduce costs while maximizing land use
- Dedicated agency processing specialists accelerate permitting timelines
- Value engineering approach optimizes development opportunities
Services
Civil Engineering
Our civil engineering services encompass complete site development plans for master-planned communities, residential complexes, commercial centers, and industrial facilities. We provide roadway design, storm drain systems, sewer and water infrastructure analysis, and hydrology studies. Our team creates detailed grading plans and utility designs that meet all regulatory requirements while optimizing project efficiency.
Land Use Planning
We deliver comprehensive land use planning services including feasibility studies, tentative subdivision maps, and parcel mapping. Our approach combines engineering precision with creative site analysis to maximize development potential. We specialize in processing agency requirements and creating value-engineered solutions that balance regulatory compliance with project economics.
Grading Design
Our innovative grading designs optimize land use while creating aesthetic view corridors and reducing construction costs. We develop bulk, rough, and precise grading plans that address drainage requirements and environmental considerations. Each design maintains visual character while meeting technical specifications for diverse project types across Southern California.
Project Coordination
We manage all aspects of project coordination including agency processing, improvement plan reviews, and building permit acquisition. Our experienced team handles feasibility assessments, cost estimating, and plan submission workflows. We maintain direct communication channels with regulatory bodies to expedite approvals while maintaining technical accuracy.
Conceptual Layouts
Our conceptual layout services provide multiple design alternatives for client evaluation. We create value-engineered site plans that maximize development opportunities while minimizing costs. Each proposal includes preliminary engineering analysis and entitlement considerations to guide informed decision-making during early project stages.
People
Craig M. Whitteker
Co-Founder/President/Principal Engineer
Licensed Professional Engineer with over 25 years of experience in civil engineering and land development projects across Southern California. Specializes in technical oversight and project management.
Erin Stanley
Vice President
Manages business operations and client relations with extensive experience in coordinating complex land development projects from concept through final approval.
Chet Van Horn
Project Manager/Project Engineer
Licensed Professional Engineer specializing in technical project execution and engineering design for residential and commercial developments across Southern California.
Michael La Bounty
Project Manager
Coordinates project timelines and deliverables with focus on efficient plan processing and meeting client development goals through practical engineering solutions.
Sisavanh Kongpaseuth
Project Manager
Manages project workflows and client communication, applying technical expertise to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements during development processes.
Questions
What civil engineering services do you offer?
We provide complete civil engineering services including site development plans, grading design, roadway improvements, utility systems design, and hydrology analysis for residential, commercial, and industrial projects.
Do you handle land use planning and entitlements?
Yes, we offer land use planning services with expertise in tentative mapping, parcel splits, and entitlement processing through local agency coordination.
What areas do you serve?
We primarily serve Southern California with extensive experience in Carlsbad and surrounding communities, providing localized expertise for regional development projects.
How do you streamline the permitting process?
Our experienced agency processing team accelerates approvals through direct communication with regulatory bodies and thorough understanding of local development requirements.
What project types do you specialize in?
We specialize in residential (including multi-family), commercial, industrial, and public works projects with additional experience in specialty developments like schools, hospitals, and golf courses.
How do you approach project cost management?
We employ value engineering techniques during conceptual design to optimize development opportunities while minimizing construction and regulatory costs through proactive planning.
