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Located in Sacramento, California, MBK Engineers (formerly Murray, Burns & Kienlen, Consulting Civil Engineers) has provided clients with complete engineering and consulting services in the areas of water rights, flood control, water resource planning, and environmental documentation since 1967. Over the years, our company has been dedicated to delivering exceptional services, and we are proud to have built a strong reputation in the industry.

Our Story

Our team of professional engineers, with registrations in California, Nevada, and Oregon, is uniquely experienced and qualified to perform analyses in hydrology, hydraulics, planning, and operations. We take pride in our ability to develop innovative and practical solutions to complex water resource problems. Our staff is supported by a variety of resources, including a comprehensive library, government documents, primary sources, historical materials, maps, and drawings developed through research and firsthand experience of major water resources and flood issues, projects, and events in California and other areas. In addition to our experience and historical awareness, we also utilize cutting-edge modeling tools and analytical techniques to solve our clients' problems in these areas.

Our Services

At MBK Engineers, we offer a wide range of services, including:

• Hydrology and Hydraulics: We quantify an entity's water supply and determine the effects of various actions and projects on it.
• System Operations: We help manage water supply systems, ensuring the efficient distribution of water resources.
• Delta Water Rights: We provide expertise on water rights in the Delta region and help clients navigate the complex regulatory landscape.
• Flood Management: We assist clients in managing flood control and prevention, protecting communities and ecosystems.

Our Values

At MBK Engineers, we hold ourselves accountable to upholding our values in our daily work. These values are:

• Integrity and Trust: We strive to build trust with our clients, colleagues, and community by being honest and transparent in our actions and decisions.
• Excellence: We aim to deliver exceptional services that meet and exceed our clients' expectations.
• Dedication to Clients: We prioritize our clients' needs and work diligently to meet their objectives.
• Succeeding as a Team: We believe that our collective strengths and expertise are greater than the sum of our individual talents. We work collaboratively to achieve our goals.
• Passion: We are passionate about our work and are committed to making a positive impact in our community.
• Work-Life Balance: We recognize the importance of maintaining a healthy balance between our personal and professional lives.

Our Team

Our team consists of dedicated professionals who are passionate about their work. Our leadership team includes:

• Walter Bourez, P.E.
• Don Trieu, P.E.
• Darren Cordova, P.E.
• Nate Hershey, P.E.
• Lee Bergfeld, P.E.
• Ben Tustison, P.E.
• Thomas Engler, P.E.
• Michael Moncrief, P.E.
• Nicole Ortega-Jewell, PMP

Our team is supported by a variety of resources, including a comprehensive library, government documents, primary sources, historical materials, maps, and drawings developed through research and firsthand experience of major water resources and flood issues, projects, and events in California and other areas.