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Your Trusted Engineering Partner for Innovative Solutions
At Wood Rodgers, we approach engineering with a unique philosophy that sets us apart in our field. Founded by professionals who challenged conventional practices, our firm combines technical expertise with innovative thinking to deliver solutions across aviation, environmental, transportation, and land development sectors. Our team comprises seasoned engineers, planners, and designers committed to addressing complex challenges through multidisciplinary collaboration. With over four decades of collective experience across California and Nevada, we maintain a client-centric focus while upholding the highest standards of quality and integrity. Our approach emphasizes not just solving problems, but creating lasting value for communities through sustainable infrastructure solutions.Through strategic office locations and specialized service divisions, we provide comprehensive engineering services tailored to both public and private sector needs. Our reputation for excellence has been built through consistent delivery of technically sound projects that meet evolving industry requirements. As leaders in our field, we actively contribute to professional organizations and community initiatives that shape the future of engineering practice. Our culture of continuous improvement drives us to refine methodologies while maintaining the personal touch that defines our client relationships. This combination of technical mastery and forward-thinking vision positions us to deliver engineering solutions that truly make a difference.
Services
Aviation
Environmental
GIS
Geotechnical
Land Development
Landscape Architecture
Structures
Surveying
Transportation
Water Resources
Highlights and features
- We offer multidisciplinary engineering solutions under one roof.
- Our team has decades of combined experience in infrastructure projects.
- We emphasize technical excellence and innovative problem-solving.
- Our localized approach ensures understanding of regional requirements.
- We maintain continuous client engagement throughout project lifecycles.
Services
Aviation
Our aviation engineering services provide comprehensive solutions for airport infrastructure development. We specialize in airfield geometric design, NAVAID/VISAID systems, passenger boarding facilities, and pavement design. Our team ensures compliance with federal aviation regulations while optimizing operational efficiency.
Environmental
Environmental division delivers technical reports, biological resource assessments, and regulatory permitting. We provide CEQA/NEPA documentation and construction support services that balance project requirements with ecological stewardship. Our experts manage environmental compliance throughout project lifecycles.
Surveying
Surveying department offers topographic and boundary surveys, mapping services, and construction surveying. Our geospatial experts utilize advanced technology for accurate data collection and analysis across various project types.
Transportation
Transportation engineering covers freeway/highway design, roadway planning, and traffic modeling. Our specialists develop comprehensive transportation solutions including pavement design, bridge engineering, and traffic management systems for urban and rural environments.
Water Resources
Water resources division designs complete water infrastructure solutions. From supply and treatment systems to flood control and wastewater engineering, our experts develop sustainable water management systems that meet regulatory requirements and community needs.
People
Mark Rayback
President
President with over two decades of engineering experience. Joined Wood Rodgers in 2013, bringing extensive aviation infrastructure expertise. Certified Professional Engineer with a focus on innovative design solutions.
Andy Durling
Vice President
Vice president in Reno office with 15+ years of transportation planning experience. Specializes in regional studies and public agency outreach programs. AICP-certified planner since 2008.
Cary Chisum
Vice President
Licensed civil engineer with specialty in geotechnical engineering. Leads transportation projects across Nevada. Holds dual PE licenses in Nevada and California with field experience since 2006.
Jonathan Kors
Vice President
Senior structural engineer managing bridge and hydraulic structure projects. Certified Professional Engineer with expertise in transportation infrastructure. Joined leadership team in 2013.
Kevin Gustorf
Vice President
Experienced civil engineer specializing in site development and land planning. Brings technical expertise to master planned community projects. Certified Professional Engineer with 18+ years of Nevada project experience.
Questions
What types of engineering services does Wood Rodgers offer?
We provide aviation, environmental, transportation, water resources, surveying, geotechnical, and landscape architecture services across California and Nevada.
Which states does Wood Rodgers operate in?
We serve clients throughout California and Nevada with offices in Sacramento, Oakland, Reno, Las Vegas, and Carson City.
What are Wood Rodgers' office locations?
Our offices are located in Sacramento (headquarters), Oakland, Pleasanton, Roseville, and Carson City (California), plus Reno and Las Vegas (Nevada).
What makes Wood Rodgers different from other engineering firms?
We combine technical excellence with innovative thinking and maintain a client-focused approach that values personal relationships and multidisciplinary collaboration.
Does Wood Rodgers offer career opportunities?
Yes, we offer engineering, surveying, and technical positions across our California and Nevada offices. Current openings are posted on our careers page.
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Sal R.
Oct 11, 2017
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Highly professional staff, great projects and timely communication-something I truly admire! People at this firm, like John Nicolaus, are what make this place so special and valuable to work with!
