Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Your Trusted Engineering Partner in Sacramento, CA
At Wood Rodgers, we pride ourselves on fostering an employee-centric culture that prioritizes collaboration, innovation, and mentorship. Our team of experienced professionals is empowered to challenge conventions and develop creative solutions, driven by core values such as integrity, trust, and a commitment to excellence. We emphasize work-life balance and a family-friendly environment, ensuring our employees thrive both professionally and personally. Our intrapreneurship model encourages autonomy and accountability, allowing team members to drive business growth through innovative ideas.With decades of combined experience across diverse engineering disciplines, we deliver reliable, client-focused solutions that stand the test of time. Our mentorship programs and commitment to continuous learning ensure knowledge transfer and professional development, reinforcing our position as a trusted leader in multidisciplinary engineering.
Services
Aviation Engineering
Environmental Compliance
GIS Services
Geotechnical Design
Land Development
Transportation Planning
Water Resources
Surveying
Structural Engineering
Pavement Design
Details
- Year established: 1957
Highlights and features
- We foster a culture of innovation through intrapreneurship.
- Our AASHTO-accredited lab ensures precise materials testing.
- 22+ years of specialized aviation engineering expertise.
- Integrated environmental and design teams optimize project delivery.
- Employee-centric values drive long-term client partnerships.
Associations and certifications
- AASHTO
Services
Aviation Engineering
Specializing in airfield geometric design, NAVAID/VISAID systems, and pavement engineering, we deliver FAA-compliant solutions for commercial and general aviation facilities. Our 22+ years of experience includes runway rehabilitation, taxiway optimization, and passenger boarding bridge modeling. Projects integrate safety, efficiency, and regulatory compliance for airports across the western U.S.
Environmental Compliance
Our environmental team navigates CEQA/NEPA documentation and federal/state permitting for infrastructure projects. We provide biological resources assessments, technical reports, and construction support to ensure compliance with agencies like USFWS and CDFW. Expertise spans flood protection, transportation, and land development projects requiring sustainable mitigation strategies.
Geotechnical Design
With 45+ years of regional expertise, we offer geotechnical investigations, materials testing, and foundation design for transportation, residential, and industrial projects. Our AASHTO-accredited lab in Reno supports pavement analysis, liquefaction studies, and excavation planning. Services include seismic assessments and construction quality control for complex terrain.
Land Development
We design master-planned communities, utility systems, and municipal infrastructure with a focus on cost-effective, sustainable solutions. Our services cover grading, stormwater management, and ADA-compliant site development for residential, commercial, and educational facilities across California and Nevada.
GIS Services
Our GIS team leverages 70+ years of combined experience to create custom mapping solutions for engineering and environmental projects. Capabilities include field data collection, 3D visualization, and dashboard development to streamline workflows for transportation safety studies, flood risk analysis, and infrastructure planning.
People
Mark Rayback
President
Licensed professional engineer with 20+ years in aviation infrastructure. Leads Roseville operations and emphasizes ethical leadership. Holds private pilot certification and specializes in client-focused engineering solutions.
Andy Durling
Vice President
Certified planner with expertise in transportation and community development. Promotes work-life balance and has managed Nevada infrastructure projects for 15+ years.
Cary Chisum
Vice President
Geotechnical specialist with 30+ years in western U.S. projects. Focuses on seismic analysis and outdoor recreation infrastructure. Advocates for hands-on engineering and fieldwork.
Karrie Mosca
Vice President
Civil engineer specializing in land development and education facility design. Leads mentorship initiatives and has directed $50M+ in residential and commercial projects.
Kevin Gustorf
Vice President
Structural engineering leader with expertise in public works. Promotes sustainable design and has overseen Sacramento region infrastructure projects for two decades.
Questions
What engineering disciplines does Wood Rodgers specialize in?
We offer aviation, environmental, geotechnical, land development, GIS, transportation, and water resources engineering services for public and private clients.
Which states do you operate in?
We primarily serve California and Nevada with offices in Sacramento, Oakland, Reno, Las Vegas, and other key locations.
Are your materials testing labs accredited?
Yes, our Reno laboratory holds AASHTO accreditation for concrete, asphalt, and soils testing.
How does Wood Rodgers support employee development?
We offer intrapreneurship opportunities, mentorship programs, and continuing education to foster professional growth and innovation.
What project phases do you handle?
We provide full-cycle services from feasibility studies and permitting through design, construction administration, and post-construction support.
How do you ensure project compliance?
Our integrated environmental and engineering teams proactively address regulatory requirements during all project phases to minimize delays.
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