Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Trusted Water Resource Engineering Since 1957
Stetson Engineers has been a trusted leader in water resource solutions since 1957, delivering innovative engineering expertise across civil infrastructure, environmental planning, and water rights management. Our team of seasoned professionals specializes in addressing complex challenges in flood and stormwater management, irrigation engineering, groundwater resources, and watershed restoration. With decades of experience in expert witness testimony and litigation support, we have shaped water law precedents through landmark cases like Arizona v. California. Our commitment to technical excellence is demonstrated through advanced GIS and database services, reservoir operations modeling, and emergency action plan development for dam safety. We provide comprehensive support to tribal communities, water districts, and government agencies, combining deep hydrological knowledge with practical engineering solutions.Our staff includes certified experts in civil design, hydraulics, and construction management, ensuring projects meet regulatory standards while optimizing cost-effectiveness. From concept through construction, we deliver tailored infrastructure solutions for water storage, conveyance, and treatment systems. Our legacy of innovation continues through cutting-edge applications of RiverWare modeling and low-impact development practices. With offices across California, Arizona, and Oregon, we serve diverse geographic regions while maintaining a client-focused approach to every project. This enduring dedication to quality and service has established Stetson Engineers as a respected authority in water resource engineering for over six decades.
Services
Civil Engineering Design
Expert Witness Services
Flood Management
GIS Mapping
Indian Country Projects
Inundation Mapping
Irrigation Engineering
Water Recycling
Water District Support
Watershed Restoration
Details
- Year established: 1957
Highlights and features
- Over 60 years of specialized water resource engineering experience
- Pioneers in landmark water rights litigation support
- Advanced GIS and hydrological modeling capabilities
- Dedicated tribal water project expertise
- Comprehensive dam safety and emergency planning services
Services
Civil Engineering Design
Our civil engineering team delivers comprehensive design and construction management for water systems including storage facilities, distribution networks, and treatment infrastructure. We provide topographic surveys, permitting assistance, and construction document preparation. Our engineers specialize in creating durable, code-compliant solutions for municipal and industrial clients.
Expert Witness Services
With decades of water rights expertise, we provide expert testimony and litigation support in surface and groundwater rights cases. Our staff has shaped western water law through U.S. Supreme Court cases and congressional testimony. We assist with inter-state compacts and regulatory negotiations.
Flood Management
We develop flood mitigation solutions using advanced hydrological modeling and low-impact development practices. Our services include watershed analysis, detention basin design, and FEMA-compliant inundation mapping for dam safety requirements under California SB 92 regulations.
GIS Mapping
Our GIS specialists create detailed water rights analyses, groundwater storage models, and watershed delineations. We develop custom web mapping applications and relational databases to help clients visualize and manage hydrological data effectively.
Water District Support
We provide comprehensive support for water and wastewater districts including master planning, regulatory compliance, and capital improvement programs. Our services extend to rate studies, grant applications, and emergency contingency planning for urban and agricultural water providers.
Questions
What engineering services does Stetson specialize in?
We specialize in civil engineering, water resource management, flood control, irrigation systems, GIS mapping, and water rights consulting.
How long has Stetson Engineers been in business?
We've provided water resource solutions since our founding in 1957.
Do you work with tribal communities on water projects?
Yes, we have extensive experience supporting tribal water rights quantification and infrastructure development.
What geographic areas do you serve?
We operate across California, Arizona, Oregon, and other western states through multiple office locations.
Can you assist with dam safety requirements?
We provide inundation mapping and emergency action plan development per California SB 92 regulations.
Do you offer construction management services?
Yes, we provide full-cycle construction administration and management for water infrastructure projects.
