Business Details
48 Years
experience
Your Trusted Engineering Partner in Ceres, CA
GDR Engineering has provided comprehensive engineering services since 1978, specializing in civil engineering projects across California's Central Valley. Our expertise spans land planning, surveying, and development for both private and public sectors, including residential, commercial, and infrastructure projects. With over four decades of local experience, we maintain strong relationships with municipalities and developers while utilizing advanced technology to deliver cost-effective, timely solutions.Our team of licensed professionals includes civil engineers and land surveyors with decades of combined experience in project management, site feasibility analysis, and regulatory compliance. We prioritize understanding client goals to create tailored planning solutions and ensure successful project completion from preliminary designs through final construction.
Services
Land Use Planning
Land Surveying
Land Development Engineering
Storm Water Compliance
Public Agency Consultant
Details
- Year established: 1978
Highlights and features
- We have 45 years of experience in California's Central Valley engineering projects
- Our team includes licensed civil engineers and professional land surveyors
- We utilize advanced computer technology for precise project execution
- We maintain strong working relationships with local municipalities
- We offer full-service engineering from feasibility analysis to final construction
Services
Land Surveying
Our professional land surveyors utilize advanced equipment to deliver precise data for construction projects. Services include boundary surveys, topographic mapping, and ALTA/NSPS land title surveys. All work is performed under the supervision of licensed professionals to ensure regulatory compliance and project accuracy.
Land Development Engineering
We manage complete land development projects from preliminary designs to final construction. Our expertise covers residential subdivisions, commercial centers, and industrial parks. Services include site feasibility analysis, construction staking, and agency coordination to ensure timely project completion.
Storm Water Compliance
Our team provides comprehensive storm water management solutions including SWPPP development, erosion control plans, and regulatory compliance monitoring. We assist clients with State Water Board permit requirements through qualified QSDs and QSPs to maintain environmental compliance.
Public Agency Consultant
We offer specialized engineering support to municipalities for infrastructure projects including roadway design, utility replacement, and water resource management. Our services include plan review, cost analysis, and technical consultation to support public works initiatives.
Land Use Planning
Our planning team develops comprehensive land use solutions including master plans, zoning amendments, and site feasibility studies. We coordinate with local agencies to create cost-effective development strategies that balance client needs with regulatory requirements.
People
Jason Chapman
President and Principal Engineer
With 25+ years of civil engineering experience, Jason leads our engineering team. He previously served as a civil engineer for the City of Ceres and specializes in project management and infrastructure design.
Max Garcia
Vice President
A co-founder with 40+ years of surveying expertise, Max specializes in land planning and project management. He established our firm's foundation in surveying and maintains key municipal relationships.
Sean Harp
CFO / Principal Land Surveyor
Sean directs our land surveying operations with 30 years of experience. He serves as Acting City Land Surveyor for Turlock and oversees all surveying projects for accuracy and compliance.
Haren Sanghera
EIT
Haren contributes to engineering and mapping projects with 3+ years of experience. He manages civil design, site layouts, and agency coordination for subdivision and development projects.
Questions
What engineering services does GDR Engineering offer?
We provide land surveying, land development engineering, storm water compliance, land use planning, and public agency consulting services for residential, commercial, and municipal projects.
How long has GDR Engineering been in business?
We've provided engineering services since 1978, with our team members having over 40 combined years of experience in California's Central Valley.
Which areas do you serve?
We primarily serve California's Central Valley including Ceres, Turlock, Hughson, Merced, and surrounding communities for both private and public sector projects.
What makes your firm different from other engineering companies?
Our 45-year local experience, advanced technology integration, and direct involvement from senior engineers ensure personalized service and project-specific solutions tailored to client needs.
How do you handle regulatory compliance for projects?
Our team includes Qualified SWPPP Developers and Practitioners who manage environmental compliance, agency coordination, and permit requirements to ensure projects meet all regulatory standards.
