Business Details
34 Years
experience
Professional Civil Engineering Services in Carlsbad
Alliance Land Planning & Engineering has been serving clients from its Carlsbad, California headquarters since 1992. Our team of engineers, designers, and project coordinators brings over 100 years of combined experience to land development projects. We specialize in integrating land planning techniques with civil engineering design, offering services from conceptual layouts to final construction documentation. Our expertise spans residential, commercial, industrial, and public works projects across Southern California. We maintain a developmental team philosophy focused on quality, responsiveness, and integrity. Our professionals provide assistance through all project phases, including due diligence, entitlement processing, and agency coordination.With specialized capabilities in grading design, utility systems, and site engineering, we deliver solutions that maximize land use while minimizing costs. Our commitment to collaborative culture and technical excellence has earned us recognition for projects like the Logix Credit Union headquarters and Vista Canyon Ranch development. We maintain active involvement in master-planned communities, mixed-use developments, and infrastructure projects requiring precise engineering solutions. Our track record demonstrates consistent delivery of high-quality engineering products that meet client objectives while adhering to regulatory requirements.
Services
Civil Engineering
Land Use Planning
Grading Design
Project Coordination
Due Diligence
Entitlement Processing
Utility Design
Site Engineering
Storm Drain Design
Hydrology Studies
Details
- Year established: 1992
Highlights and features
- We offer 30+ years of combined engineering experience since 1992
- Our team holds professional engineering licenses in California
- We specialize in complex land development projects across Southern California
- We maintain direct agency coordination capabilities for efficient permitting
- Our engineers deliver value-engineered solutions for cost-effective development
Services
Civil Engineering
Our civil engineering services cover complete site development for residential, commercial, and industrial projects. We provide grading plans, roadway designs, and utility systems including storm drain, sewer, and water infrastructure. Our engineers create precise development plans that meet regulatory requirements while optimizing land use efficiency.
Land Use Planning
We specialize in land use planning that balances development goals with regulatory constraints. Our services include tentative mapping, parcel splits, and entitlement processing. We help clients navigate agency requirements to achieve feasible development solutions that maximize property value and functionality.
Project Coordination
Our project coordination ensures seamless communication between clients, agencies, and contractors. We manage permitting processes, conduct feasibility studies, and coordinate plan reviews. This comprehensive approach maintains project timelines while addressing all regulatory and technical requirements.
Grading Design
We develop innovative grading solutions that optimize land use while minimizing construction costs. Our designs create view corridors, manage stormwater effectively, and integrate with natural topography. This approach enhances project aesthetics while maintaining regulatory compliance for hillside and flat developments.
Due Diligence
Our due diligence services identify development constraints and opportunities early in the process. We conduct site investigations, regulatory assessments, and feasibility studies to inform decision-making. This proactive approach helps clients avoid costly surprises during later project phases.
People
Craig M. Whittaker
Co-Founder/President/Principal Engineer
Licensed Professional Engineer with over 30 years of experience in land development projects across Southern California. Specializes in complex grading design and regulatory compliance.
Erin Stanley
Vice President
Manages business operations and client relations with 20+ years of experience in engineering project management. Coordinates multi-disciplinary teams for large-scale developments.
Chet Van Horn
Project Manager/Project Engineer
Licensed Professional Engineer specializing in municipal infrastructure design and construction management. Oversees technical aspects of commercial and industrial development projects.
Michael La Bounty
Project Manager
Manages project timelines and deliverables with expertise in residential development. Coordinates agency processing and construction documentation for multi-family housing projects.
Sisavanh Kongpaseuth
Project Manager
Coordinates engineering teams for mixed-use developments. Specializes in utility design and stormwater management systems for large-scale commercial projects.
Questions
What types of engineering services do you offer?
We provide full-service civil engineering including site development plans, grading design, utility systems, storm drain engineering, and regulatory compliance documentation.
Which geographic areas do you serve?
Our primary service area includes all Southern California counties with extensive experience in San Diego, Los Angeles, and Orange County developments.
How long have you been in business?
We've been providing engineering services since 1992 with our founding principals maintaining continuous involvement in California land development projects.
What project types do you specialize in?
We specialize in residential developments, commercial centers, industrial parks, and mixed-use projects requiring complex grading and infrastructure solutions.
How do you handle regulatory approvals?
Our team includes experienced agency processors who manage entitlements, tentative maps, and construction permits through direct coordination with local jurisdictions.
Can you assist with due diligence studies?
Yes, we conduct comprehensive due diligence assessments including site constraints analysis, regulatory reviews, and feasibility studies for land acquisitions.
