Business Details
50 Years
experience
Trusted Civil Engineering and Surveying Services in Napa, CA
Chaudhary & Associates, Inc. has been delivering professional engineering, surveying, and construction management services since 1976. Our team of licensed engineers, surveyors, and inspectors brings decades of combined experience to public and private sector projects across California. We prioritize personalized service, employing a collaborative team approach to address complex challenges from project inception through completion. Our cross-trained professionals ensure quality control at every stage, leveraging advanced technologies like LiDAR and BIM for precision outcomes.With a legacy of successful infrastructure development, we specialize in civil engineering design, stormwater compliance, and construction oversight for municipal, transportation, and land development projects. Our leadership team includes industry veterans with 8-34 years of specialized expertise in fields ranging from boundary resolution to utility systems. By maintaining rigorous technical standards and client-focused communication, we consistently deliver cost-effective solutions that meet evolving regulatory and operational demands.
Services
Civil Engineering
Surveying
Construction Management
Storm Water Compliance
LiDAR Scanning
BIM Services
Details
- Year established: 1976
Highlights and features
- We offer 40+ years of infrastructure development expertise
- Our team employs field-to-finish quality control processes
- Cross-trained professionals handle complex multi-disciplinary projects
- We utilize advanced LiDAR and BIM technologies
- Leadership includes 34-year veteran surveyors and licensed engineers
Associations and certifications
- DBE
- Micro/SBE Firm
Services
Civil Engineering
Our civil engineering team delivers comprehensive solutions for transportation systems, municipal utilities, and land development projects. With 40+ years of experience, we provide site planning, grading design, and utility coordination that meets regulatory requirements while optimizing functionality. Our engineers specialize in preparing construction documents that integrate seamlessly with survey data and field conditions.
Surveying Services
We offer full-spectrum land surveying including boundary resolution, construction staking, and topographic mapping. Our surveyors utilize high-definition scanning technology to create precise digital terrain models and as-built documentation. With specialists certified in property boundary law, we deliver accurate right-of-way engineering and FEMA elevation certificates for regulatory compliance.
Construction Management
Our construction management services ensure project success through quality control, cost estimation, and agency coordination. We provide resident engineering, claims investigations, and constructability reviews to maintain schedule and budget adherence. Our team's field experience enables proactive problem-solving during construction phases of transportation and municipal infrastructure projects.
Storm Water Compliance
We specialize in stormwater pollution prevention planning (SWPPP) and regulatory compliance for construction sites. Our QSD/QSP-certified professionals develop erosion control measures and water quality monitoring programs that meet local, state, and federal requirements. Services include permit coordination and compliance documentation for public works and private development projects.
LiDAR & BIM
Our advanced scanning services create detailed 3D models for infrastructure documentation and building information modeling (BIM). We use high-definition laser scanning for as-built verification, clearance analysis, and digital twin creation. This technology supports accurate design integration, construction coordination, and facility management solutions for complex projects.
People
Arvin K. Chaudhary
President
With 25+ years of experience, Arvin leads engineering design and construction management for transportation and land development projects. He specializes in CEQA/NEPA compliance and utility system design across California.
Sudhir K. Chaudhary
Vice President Field Operations
A 34-year veteran, Sudhir oversees field operations and surveying services. His expertise spans construction management, boundary resolution, and municipal infrastructure projects across California, Nevada, and Utah.
Hagen Bresee
Vice President Design
As QSD/QSP-certified engineer, Hagen specializes in civil design for commercial, residential, and industrial sites. He has 8+ years developing grading plans, SWPPP documents, and municipal utility designs.
Helmut R. Korstick
Chief Surveyor
With 30+ years of experience, Helmut leads land surveying operations. His specialties include property boundary law, right-of-way engineering, and high-precision surveying for FEMA elevation certificates and infrastructure projects.
Elke Chaudhary
Vice President Administration
Elke manages financial operations with 20+ years of accounting experience. She oversees invoicing, budgeting, and administrative functions to support project delivery efficiency.
Questions
What engineering services does Chaudhary & Associates offer?
We provide civil engineering design, stormwater compliance, construction management, land surveying, and BIM services for public and private infrastructure projects.
How long has the firm been in business?
Chaudhary & Associates has delivered engineering solutions since 1976, with our founding engineer having 42 years of professional experience.
What geographic areas do you serve?
We primarily serve Northern California including Napa Valley, with additional offices in Los Angeles and Long Beach supporting Southern California projects.
What makes your surveying services unique?
Our surveyors combine 30+ years of experience with high-definition LiDAR scanning for precise boundary resolution, construction staking, and digital terrain modeling.
How do you handle complex infrastructure projects?
We use a team approach with cross-trained engineers and surveyors, employing field-to-finish quality control and advanced BIM technologies for integrated solutions.
