Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Your Trusted Partner for Engineering Solutions
Rick Engineering has been a leader in engineering, planning, and design for over 70 years, delivering resilient infrastructure and community-focused solutions. Our multidisciplinary team combines technical expertise with a collaborative culture to address complex challenges across civil engineering, transportation, and environmental planning. With 20,000+ successful projects and 400+ employees, we prioritize client trust, innovation, and sustainability.Our commitment to excellence is reflected in our 11 regional offices and partnerships with 400+ charities. We maintain a family-oriented culture while embracing cutting-edge technologies like 3D reality capture and GIS integration to meet evolving industry demands.
Services
Civil Engineering
Community Planning
Transportation Design
Landscape Architecture
Environmental Planning
Reality Capture
Construction Management
Stormwater Compliance
GIS Services
Training Programs
Details
- Year established: 1955
Highlights and features
- We have over 70 years of experience in civil engineering and planning
- Our team includes 400+ talented professionals across 14 service areas
- We deliver 20,000+ successful projects with innovative, cost-effective solutions
- Our multidisciplinary approach enables comprehensive project management
- We maintain a family-oriented culture with community-focused values
What people say
Opportunity to collaborate
Caring individuals
Empower me to deliver
Passionate professionals
Family-oriented culture
Services
Civil Engineering
Rick Engineering's civil engineering services support residential, commercial, and industrial projects with expertise in site development, stormwater management, and infrastructure design. Our team delivers award-winning solutions for transportation systems, utility networks, and land development. With 65+ years of experience, we combine technical precision with regulatory compliance to create functional, sustainable infrastructure.
Community Planning
Our community planning services create sustainable, resilient neighborhoods through comprehensive master plans and zoning strategies. We integrate environmental, cultural, and economic factors to develop visionary yet implementable designs. With expertise in general plans, form-based codes, and market analysis, we help clients shape communities that balance growth with heritage preservation.
Transportation Design
Rick Engineering's transportation team designs roadways, transit systems, and active transportation networks that enhance safety and accessibility. We specialize in complete streets, interchange design, and traffic studies that reduce congestion while promoting alternative transportation modes. Our engineers have delivered award-winning projects for local municipalities and state agencies across the western US.
Environmental Planning
Our environmental planning group prepares CEQA/NEPA documents and secures regulatory permits for complex infrastructure projects. With 30+ years of experience, we help clients navigate environmental compliance while maintaining project timelines. Services include mitigation monitoring, public scoping meetings, and permitting support for federal and state agencies.
Reality Capture
Rick Engineering's reality capture services use LiDAR and photogrammetry to create precise digital twins of existing conditions. Our technology produces 3D models with 4-6mm accuracy for BIM integration and construction coordination. This enables clients to visualize projects remotely, reducing site visits and improving design accuracy for building, infrastructure, and historical preservation projects.
People
Aida Edgington
Civil Engineer
Licensed professional engineer with expertise in civil and traffic engineering projects, collaborating across departments to deliver multidisciplinary solutions at Rick Engineering.
Edgar Camerino
Senior Engineer
25+ year Rick Engineering veteran leading civil engineering projects, recognized for technical excellence and mentoring junior staff while maintaining a client-focused approach.
Brian Laird
Registered Land Surveyor
Experienced surveyor managing reality capture projects and leading Rick Engineering's GIS initiatives with 25 years of service to the engineering and planning firm.
Questions
What engineering services does RICK offer?
RICK provides civil engineering, transportation design, environmental planning, landscape architecture, and construction management services for public and private sector clients.
How long has RICK been in business?
RICK has delivered engineering and planning services for over 70 years, maintaining family-owned values while expanding technical capabilities.
Which areas does RICK serve?
RICK operates across the western United States with offices in California, Nevada, Arizona, and Colorado.
What makes RICK different from other engineering firms?
RICK combines multidisciplinary expertise with a collaborative culture and cutting-edge technologies like 3D reality capture and GIS integration.
How does RICK support community development?
RICK contributes to 400+ charities and integrates community needs into projects through stakeholder engagement and sustainable design practices.
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