Business Details
Civil Engineering & Land Surveying Experts in San Diego
At Snipes Dye Associates, we approach every project with a commitment to client success, hands-on leadership, and technical excellence. Our principals and project managers remain directly involved from project inception to completion, ensuring continuity and accountability. We prioritize understanding client goals early in the process, translating these objectives into actionable engineering and surveying solutions tailored to specific needs. Our team emphasizes integrated project delivery, maintaining open communication with all stakeholders to facilitate timely decisions and successful outcomes. With decades of combined experience, we specialize in civil engineering, land surveying, and stormwater management across San Diego County.Our expertise extends to public infrastructure, site development, and FAA-certified aerial drone services, supporting projects ranging from municipal facilities to large-scale construction. Recognized for our work on award-winning initiatives like the El Cajon Animal Shelter, we combine technical precision with innovative approaches to deliver results that align with both client expectations and regulatory requirements. Our survey department utilizes cutting-edge technology to provide accurate data for complex developments, while our stormwater management team holds specialized certifications in compliance and sustainable design practices.
Services
Civil Engineering
Land Surveying
Storm Water Management
Planning Services
Public Infrastructure
Site Development
Topographic Surveys
Construction Staking
Boundary Surveys
Aerial Drone Services
Highlights and features
- Our principals maintain hands-on involvement from project initiation to completion.
- We translate client goals into customized engineering and surveying solutions.
- Our FAA-certified drone services provide advanced aerial data collection capabilities.
- Specialized stormwater management team holds California QSD/QSP certifications.
- Recognized for award-winning design-build project execution in municipal facilities.
Associations and certifications
- Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)
Services
Civil Engineering
We provide comprehensive civil engineering solutions for diverse projects, from initial feasibility studies to final construction documentation. Our team identifies site constraints and opportunities, develops cost-effective infrastructure designs, and prepares entitlement applications with public hearing support. Specializing in streets, utilities, and storm drainage systems, we deliver technical expertise that balances client needs with regulatory requirements across public and private sector developments.
Land Surveying
Our land surveying division offers boundary determination, topographic mapping, and construction staking services using advanced technologies. We support airport expansions, infrastructure projects, and site developments through precise measurements and FAA-certified drone operations. Survey crews deliver accurate data for design-build projects, utility coordination, and legal documentation, maintaining compliance with California's stringent surveying standards while meeting tight project deadlines.
Storm Water Management
We design compliant stormwater management systems that address treatment, detention, and hydromodification requirements. Our engineers develop SWPPP documents, low-impact development facilities, and water quality management plans while maintaining California QSD/QSP certifications. Services include regulatory assessments, compliance design, and SMARTS filings, ensuring projects meet environmental standards while maintaining functional site drainage performance.
Aerial Drone Services
Our FAA-certified drone operations provide high-resolution aerial video and mapping data for project visualization and documentation. This technology supports site analysis from inception to completion, offering unique perspectives for marketing materials and construction monitoring. We maintain proper licensing and insurance while delivering geospatial data that enhances traditional surveying and engineering deliverables for complex developments.
Site Development
We offer full-cycle site development services integrating survey data, regulatory requirements, and engineering design. Our approach addresses grading, stormwater management, utility coordination, and accessibility standards while navigating permitting processes. From initial concept through construction administration, we create functional spaces that balance client objectives with physical site constraints, ensuring successful implementation of residential, commercial, and public projects.
People
William A Snipes
Principal
Registered Civil Engineer in California and Arizona with over 35 years of experience. Specializes in asphalt pavement maintenance, stormwater detention, and erosion control. Graduated from San Diego State University in 1989 and joined the firm in 1982.
Matthew P Kurtz
Principal
Registered Civil Engineer in California and Arizona with expertise in construction management and stormwater quality. Joined the firm in 2010 after graduating from San Diego State University in 1997 with advanced coursework in infrastructure maintenance.
Diana Padilla
Project Manager
Licensed Professional Engineer managing complex engineering projects from concept to completion. Coordinates technical teams and client communications while ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and project timelines across diverse development types.
Trevor Snipes
Design Engineer
Engineer-in-Training supporting civil engineering design and documentation. Assists with site development plans, utility coordination, and construction document preparation while working toward professional licensure in California.
Adolfo Flores Jr.
Survey Operations Manager
Licensed Land Surveyor overseeing survey operations and field crews. Manages topographic surveys, boundary determinations, and construction staking projects while ensuring accuracy and compliance with California surveying standards.
Questions
What engineering services do you offer?
We provide civil engineering for public infrastructure, site development, stormwater management, and FAA-certified drone services. Our expertise includes streets, utilities, grading, and regulatory compliance documentation.
Do you handle surveying for large-scale projects?
Yes, our survey department supports major developments including airport expansions, terminal construction, and public infrastructure projects using advanced technologies and FAA-certified drone operations.
Are your engineers certified for stormwater compliance?
Our team includes California-certified Qualified Stormwater Practitioners (QSP) and Qualified SWPPP Developers (QSD) for regulatory compliance documentation and implementation.
What areas do you serve?
We primarily serve San Diego County, supporting projects ranging from municipal facilities to private developments across Southern California's urban and rural environments.
How do you approach client collaboration?
We work directly with clients from project inception to define goals, develop tailored solutions, and maintain open communication throughout design and construction phases for successful outcomes.
Can you support design-build projects?
Yes, we have proven experience with design-build delivery methods, demonstrated through award-winning projects like the El Cajon Animal Shelter that leverage early contractor collaboration and phased pricing.
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