Business Details
26 Years
experience
Emergency
services
Civil Engineering & Environmental Consulting Services
Founded in 2000, Avila and Associates Consulting Engineers has established itself as a trusted provider of civil engineering and environmental services. Our team of seasoned professionals brings over 120 years of combined experience to every project, specializing in water resources, infrastructure design, and environmental compliance. We pride ourselves on integrating seamlessly with client teams to deliver tailored solutions that prioritize sustainability and regulatory adherence. With a client retention rate exceeding 90%, our reputation for excellence is evidenced by regional and international project recognitions. Our principals, former public utility and Caltrans professionals, leverage deep institutional knowledge and an international network of 500+ specialists to address complex engineering challenges. We maintain a steadfast commitment to innovation, having contributed to over 150 high-quality projects across California and beyond.Our unique value proposition lies in combining small-firm responsiveness with the technical depth of larger firms, ensuring each client receives personalized attention while benefiting from cutting-edge industry practices. This approach has enabled us to develop long-term partnerships with agencies like the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission and Contra Costa Water District. Our work extends beyond technical executionwe actively support clients through regulatory processes, environmental stewardship initiatives, and lifecycle project management. This comprehensive service model, rooted in integrity and technical excellence, continues to drive our growth through client referrals and repeat engagements.
Services
Program Management
Construction Management
Environmental Compliance
Hydrology & Hydraulics
Infrastructure Engineering
Water Resources Design
Bridge Hydraulics
Regulatory Permitting
Scour Analysis
Sustainable Solutions
Details
- Year established: 2000
Highlights and features
- We offer 20+ years of specialized engineering experience with public agency expertise
- Our team includes former Caltrans Branch Chief for Structure Hydraulics
- We maintain a 90% client retention rate through proven project delivery
- Our principals have 30+ years of combined public utility experience
- We provide access to a network of 500+ technical specialists
What people say
Exceeds expectations
Sustainable solutions
Regulatory expertise
Technical excellence
Proven track record
Services
Program Management
We provide comprehensive program management services that help clients achieve strategic objectives through effective planning and execution. Our approach combines technical expertise with proven methodologies to ensure successful delivery of complex infrastructure programs. With experience managing multi-million dollar portfolios for public agencies, we offer tailored solutions that address unique project challenges while maintaining regulatory compliance and budgetary control.
Hydrology & Hydraulics
Our hydraulic modeling and scour analysis services address bridge safety, floodplain management, and water conveyance systems. Led by former Caltrans hydraulics experts, we deliver precise modeling and mitigation strategies for infrastructure projects. This includes specialized work on 15,000+ California bridges and development of statewide scour protection guidelines that set industry standards for riverine and coastal structures.
Environmental Compliance
We ensure projects meet CEQA and NEPA requirements through comprehensive compliance strategies. Our services include EIR preparation, mitigation monitoring, and permit acquisition for water and infrastructure projects. With deep expertise in spill containment and stormwater management, we help clients navigate complex regulatory frameworks while maintaining environmental stewardship.
Infrastructure Engineering
Our infrastructure engineering covers complete lifecycle design for water conveyance, sewer systems, and transportation structures. We provide end-to-end solutions from concept through construction, specializing in pipeline design, bridge rehabilitation, and treatment facility upgrades. Our engineers combine technical precision with practical constructability assessments to deliver durable, code-compliant infrastructure systems.
Construction Management
We offer full-spectrum construction management services that ensure project success during implementation phases. Our team provides quality control, schedule management, and regulatory compliance monitoring while maintaining close coordination between design and construction teams. This includes specialized support for complex water infrastructure projects requiring precise environmental controls and stakeholder coordination.
People
Catherine Avila
Principal Engineer
Former Caltrans Branch Chief for Structure Hydraulics with 25+ years of bridge safety expertise. Led statewide scour mitigation programs and co-authored California's rock slope protection design manual. Specializes in hydraulic modeling and regulatory compliance.
Ernesto Avila
Principal Engineer
Civil engineering professional with extensive public agency experience in water infrastructure projects. Focuses on program management and regulatory compliance strategies for complex environmental projects. Brings 30+ years of combined public and private sector expertise to client engagements.
Questions
What engineering specialties does Avila & Associates offer?
We specialize in civil engineering, hydraulic modeling, environmental compliance, and infrastructure design with particular expertise in water resources and bridge hydraulics.
How long has the firm been in business?
Avila and Associates has provided engineering services since 2000, with principals having over 30 years of combined public agency experience prior to founding the firm.
What geographic areas do you serve?
While based in California, we serve clients throughout the western United States with project experience in multiple states and international collaborations.
How do you handle regulatory compliance?
Our team has extensive CEQA/NEPA compliance experience, including EIR preparation, mitigation monitoring, and permit acquisition for complex infrastructure projects.
What makes your firm different?
We combine small-firm responsiveness with technical depth from our 120+ years of combined engineering experience and 500+ specialist network connections.
Do you work with public and private clients?
Yes, we serve federal, state, and local public agencies as well as private property owners and engineering professionals across various sectors.
