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Civil Engineering in Santa Cruz, CA

A coastal college town anchored by UC Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz blends a beachfront tourism economy (the Boardwalk, wharf, surf industry) with a growing tech and biotech presence spilling over from Silicon Valley. Marine climate, steep Santa Cruz Mountain hillsides, the San Gregorio–Zayante fault system, and strict coastal regulations define its project landscape.

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What we design

  • Coastal Commission and Local Coastal Program compliance — grading, drainage, and public access requirements near the shoreline
  • Steep-hillside grading and erosion control under strict city and county geotechnical review
  • NPDES stormwater management discharging to the Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary — tight pollutant controls
  • FEMA floodplain work along the San Lorenzo River, including flood-proofing for riverfront commercial buildings
  • Caltrans coordination on Highway 1 and Highway 17 corridors for access and frontage improvements

Project types

  • UCSC research and academic buildings
  • Beachfront hotels and hospitality venues
  • Hillside residential and custom homes
  • Downtown seismic retrofits and adaptive reuse
  • Biotech and light-manufacturing facilities
  • Coastal retail and restaurant projects

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MEP Engineering in Santa Cruz

Mechanical, electrical & plumbing design — permit-ready drawings, best price.

Structural Engineering in Santa Cruz

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PE Stamping in Santa Cruz

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Pool Engineering in Santa Cruz

Pool structural, systems & permits — engineered for plan check approval.

ADU Design in Santa Cruz

Accessory dwelling unit plans — from concept to permit.

Engineering Cost Guide in Santa Cruz

Straight answers on what engineering really costs.