Business Details
28 Years
experience
Trusted Civil Engineering Services in Tahoe City
Auerbach Engineering has been dedicated to enhancing the quality of life in the Lake Tahoe region since 1998. Our team of licensed professionals specializes in civil engineering, land surveying, and environmental planning, serving public agencies, special districts, and private clients across the northern Sierra Nevada. With over two decades of experience, we combine technical expertise with a deep commitment to sustainable development and community engagement. Our approach emphasizes deliberate growth, fostering close client relationships, and maintaining a balance between public and private projects. We prioritize hiring individuals who share our passion for the Tahoe region, ensuring every project reflects both technical precision and a genuine understanding of local needs. Our leadership actively participates in community organizations, including the Tahoe Truckee Community Foundation and Tahoe City Recreation Association, reinforcing our role as trusted regional partners.With over 100 years of combined experience among our president, project managers, and planner, we deliver solutions that integrate civil infrastructure, environmental stewardship, and regulatory compliance. Our services include water supply systems, stormwater management, trail design, and comprehensive permitting assistance, supported by advanced technologies like GPS and GIS. We take pride in navigating complex regulatory landscapes for clients, offering CEQA/NEPA preparation, TRPA permitting, and federal agency coordination. This enduring focus on relationships, expertise, and community impact continues to define our work as we enter our third decade of service.
Services
Civil Engineering
Land Surveying
Environmental Planning
Stormwater Monitoring
Regulatory Permitting
Trail Design
Water Supply Systems
Sewer Infrastructure
Hydraulic Modeling
Details
- Year established: 1998
Highlights and features
- We have over 20 years of experience in civil engineering in the Sierra Nevada region
- Our team includes licensed professionals with expertise in civil engineering, surveying, and environmental planning
- We are deeply committed to the Lake Tahoe community and its sustainable development
- We offer comprehensive services including civil engineering, land surveying, and environmental planning
- Our staff has over 100 years of combined experience in engineering and planning
Services
Civil Engineering
Our civil engineering services encompass water supply systems, stormwater management, sewer infrastructure, and roadway design. We specialize in recreation-related projects such as trails, sidewalks, and boat ramps, ensuring sustainable and functional solutions for both residential and commercial developments. With over two decades of experience, our team delivers precise improvement plans, grading designs, and hydraulic models tailored to the unique needs of the Sierra Nevada region.
Land Surveying
We provide comprehensive land surveying services using robotic total stations, GPS technology, and GIS applications. Our surveyors support infrastructure projects, subdivisions, and individual homeowners with boundary determinations, construction staking, and topographic mapping. This critical data forms the foundation for all civil engineering projects, ensuring accuracy throughout design and construction phases.
Environmental Planning
Our environmental planning services include CEQA/NEPA documentation, permit acquisition, and design review coordination. We help clients navigate complex regulatory requirements from agencies like TRPA, USACE, and Regional Water Quality Control Board. Our expertise ensures projects meet environmental standards while maintaining development goals in the sensitive Lake Tahoe Basin ecosystem.
Stormwater Monitoring
We offer full-service stormwater monitoring for construction sites, including SWPPP preparation, REAPS reporting, and BMP implementation. Our certified inspectors ensure compliance with environmental regulations through rain event inspections, sample analysis, and annual reporting. This proactive approach prevents environmental damage while maintaining project timelines and regulatory adherence.
Regulatory Permitting
Our team specializes in securing permits from multiple agencies including TRPA, USFS, and Caltrans. We manage the entire process from initial applications to final approvals, handling zoning changes, design reviews, and special use permits. This comprehensive support streamlines development in the Lake Tahoe Basin, where projects often require coordination with 10+ regulatory bodies.
People
Walter R. Auerbach
Principal
With over 30 years of civil engineering experience, Walter founded Auerbach Engineering in 1998. His leadership has earned numerous community awards, and he actively serves on local boards including the Tahoe City Recreation Association. Walter specializes in integrating traditional engineering principles with modern technology.
Chris Anderson
Project Manager
A California native with 25 years of engineering experience, Chris specializes in Tahoe region projects. He combines technical expertise with community engagement, serving as a liaison between clients and local agencies. His work focuses on sustainable infrastructure that preserves the area's natural beauty.
Keith Masuda
Survey Manager
As a lifelong North Lake Tahoe resident, Keith brings unmatched local knowledge to surveying projects. With extensive experience in boundary determination and construction staking, he ensures precision in every project. His expertise spans from residential developments to large-scale infrastructure mapping.
Christina Negley
Project Manager
Christina combines CAD expertise with field experience in water treatment and residential design. Her work emphasizes practical solutions that balance engineering requirements with environmental considerations. She plays a key role in mentoring junior engineers and maintaining project quality standards.
Machelle Johnson
Business Manager
Machelle oversees financial and operational aspects of the firm, ensuring efficient project delivery. With a focus on client relations, she manages administrative operations while supporting community initiatives. Her leadership helps maintain the company's commitment to local economic development.
Questions
What services does Auerbach Engineering offer?
We provide civil engineering, land surveying, environmental planning, stormwater monitoring, and regulatory permitting services for public and private projects in the Lake Tahoe region.
How long has Auerbach Engineering been in business?
We've served the Tahoe-Truckee area since 1998, with our founding engineer having over 30 years of professional experience prior to establishing the firm.
What makes Auerbach Engineering unique?
Our deep local knowledge, combined with technical expertise and community leadership, allows us to deliver solutions that balance engineering excellence with environmental stewardship in the sensitive Tahoe Basin.
Do you work with both public and private clients?
Yes, we serve a diverse client base including special districts, public agencies, and private developers across residential, commercial, and infrastructure projects.
How do you handle complex regulatory requirements?
Our team has extensive experience navigating Tahoe Basin regulations, managing permits from TRPA, USACE, Regional Water Quality Control Board, and other agencies involved in local projects.
What geographic areas do you serve?
While based in Tahoe City, we work throughout the Lake Tahoe Basin and Sierra Nevada region, with project experience extending to surrounding mountain communities.
