Business Details
24 Years
experience
Your Trusted Partner for Civil Engineering Solutions
Founded in 2002, Precision Civil Engineering (PCE) operates as a full-service civil engineering and consulting firm with a legacy rooted in over 55 years of family expertise. Our multidisciplinary team specializes in planning, land surveying, civil engineering, landscape architecture, and construction management, delivering sustainable solutions for public and private sector projects across California. We prioritize innovation through advanced technologies like AutoCAD Civil 3D and High Definition Laser Scanning, ensuring precision and efficiency. With offices in Fresno, Merced, and Madison, our 50+ employees emphasize collaboration, community impact, and long-term client relationships.Recognized for awards such as the 2023 Comprehensive Planning Award, we combine technical excellence with ethical practices to design infrastructure that shapes communities. Our commitment to quality is reflected in our 20-year track record of successful projects, including the California High-Speed Rail and Riverstone Veterans Home. We foster professional growth through internships and career opportunities, valuing individual contributions to maintain our status as a trusted regional leader.
Services
Civil Engineering
Land Surveying
Environmental Services
Construction Management
Planning & Entitlement
Water Resources
GIS Mapping
Landscape Architecture
Details
- Year established: 2002
Highlights and features
- We offer 20 years of experience in civil engineering and land surveying across California.
- Our team utilizes state-of-the-art technology like AutoCAD Civil 3D and laser scanning.
- We provide multidisciplinary services under one roof for seamless project execution.
- Our staff includes certified professionals with expertise in CEQA/NEPA compliance.
- We prioritize community impact through sustainable design and local partnerships.
Services
Civil Engineering
Our civil engineering team specializes in master planning, sewer and water system design, and storm drain solutions. We leverage AutoCAD Civil 3D technology to create efficient, error-reduced designs up to 75% faster. With expertise in HEC-RAS river modeling and flood plain analysis, we deliver comprehensive infrastructure projects for municipalities and developers across California.
Land Surveying
Precision land surveying services include topographic mapping, boundary verification, and 3D laser scanning. Our crews use advanced GPS and MagDrive technologies to ensure accurate data collection for construction staking and ALTA/ACSM surveys. We maintain rigorous quality control to support complex development projects with precise geospatial data.
Environmental Services
We prepare CEQA/NEPA compliance documents and conduct environmental impact assessments for public and private projects. Our expertise includes biological surveys, wetland delineation, and air quality analysis. We coordinate with agencies like Caltrans to ensure projects meet federal and state environmental regulations while maintaining development timelines.
Construction Management
Our construction management division oversees project execution from budgeting to completion. Services include value engineering, RFI management, and safety compliance monitoring. With experience managing roadway, building, and site development projects, we ensure designs translate into high-quality, cost-controlled built environments for public agencies and private developers.
Planning & Entitlement
We specialize in land use entitlements including rezones, specific plans, and conditional use permits. Our planners have processed hundreds of applications for cities across California. We prepare staff reports, ordinance drafts, and presentation materials to streamline approvals for residential, commercial, and mixed-use developments while ensuring compliance with local and state regulations.
People
Ed Dunkel Jr.
President / CEO
Founder of Precision Civil Engineering with a family legacy of 55+ years in civil engineering. Leads with 20 years of experience in infrastructure projects, emphasizing community impact and ethical practices. Holds a civil engineering degree and oversees strategic growth.
Bonique Emerson
Vice President of Planning
20-year planning expert with former City of Fresno experience. Manages large-scale projects like the Almond Grove Specific Plan. Certified by the American Planning Association, she specializes in CEQA compliance and entitlement streamlining for public and private clients.
Craig Roberts
Water Resources Manager
15-year water resources specialist with expertise in hydraulic modeling and stormwater management. Leads design for major developments like the Riverstone community. Holds a master's degree in civil engineering and specializes in flood plain analysis and infrastructure planning.
Jocelyn Limas
Survey Division Manager
Licensed land surveyor with 22 years of experience in boundary surveys and UAV technology. Teaches at Reedley College and serves on the Tulare Planning Commission. Recognized for innovative use of drone mapping in municipal and commercial projects across California.
John Pedrozo
Government Affairs Manager
7-year PCE team member with extensive political experience as a Merced County Supervisor. Manages agency relationships and secures project approvals. Leverages 40 years of local government insight to facilitate regulatory compliance and community engagement.
Questions
What civil engineering services do you offer?
We provide infrastructure design, sewer/water system planning, storm drain solutions, and HEC-RAS river modeling for public and private sector clients.
How does your land surveying process work?
Our surveyors use 3D laser scanning and GPS technology to deliver boundary verification, topographic mapping, and construction staking with strict quality control.
Can you handle environmental compliance for development projects?
Yes, we prepare CEQA/NEPA documents, conduct biological assessments, and coordinate agency approvals for environmental permits and mitigation plans.
What planning entitlement services are available?
We process rezones, specific plans, and conditional use permits while managing agency coordination and regulatory compliance for land development projects.
Do you offer construction management oversight?
Our team provides full-cycle construction management including budgeting, RFI coordination, and quality control for infrastructure and building projects.
