Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Trusted Civil Engineering Solutions in Santa Rosa, CA
Established in 1954, Brelje & Race Consulting Engineers has grown into the North Bay area's premier civil engineering firm, serving clients with expertise and integrity for over 70 years. Our team of 20+ licensed engineers and land surveyors tackles complex infrastructure challenges across water systems, wastewater management, site development, education facilities, and beyond. We combine deep local knowledge with technical excellence to deliver award-winning solutions for schools, healthcare centers, wineries, and public agencies. With a legacy of innovation, we pioneered sustainable wastewater systems for the Town of Windsor and provided critical engineering for the Sonoma Valley High School Sports Complex. Our staff includes industry leaders like Brent Beazor, P.E., whose leadership continues our tradition of excellence.From the Richmond-San Rafael Bridge seismic retrofit to the Green Music Center at Sonoma State University, our work shapes Northern California's communities. We maintain strong partnerships with local stakeholders, ensuring projects align with regional needs while meeting rigorous environmental standards. Our commitment to quality is evident in our CELOSOC Engineering Excellence Award-winning designs and ASCE Project of the Year recognition. As a multi-disciplinary firm, we offer comprehensive services spanning planning, permitting, construction management, and surveying. This holistic approach enables us to exceed client expectations across all project phases, maintaining our reputation as the North Bay's trusted civil engineering partner.
Services
Water
Wastewater / Recycled Water
Site Development
Schools
Winery and Vineyards
Land Surveying
Public Project Financing
Environmental Planning and Permitting
Construction Management
Details
- Year established: 1954
Highlights and features
- We have over 70 years of local expertise in civil engineering.
- Our team of experienced engineers and surveyors delivers innovative solutions.
- Award-winning projects demonstrate our commitment to excellence.
- We provide comprehensive services for diverse sectors including education and healthcare.
- Established in 1954, we are the leading civil engineering firm in the North Bay.
Services
Water Supply
We design comprehensive water supply systems from treatment plants to distribution networks. Our engineers optimize storage capacity and ensure reliable delivery for municipal and private clients across Northern California. With decades of experience, we implement solutions that meet evolving regulatory standards while maintaining system efficiency.
Wastewater / Recycled Water
Our wastewater services include collection systems, treatment facilities, and recycled water distribution networks. We've engineered award-winning solutions like Windsor's Advanced Waste Treatment plant. Our experts incorporate sustainable practices while ensuring compliance with environmental regulations for communities of all sizes.
Site Development
We provide full lifecycle site development for education, healthcare, and mixed-use projects. Our services cover zoning analysis, infrastructure design, and construction oversight. Recent projects include the Lindley Center for STEM Education and Sutter Medical Center expansions, demonstrating our ability to handle complex developments.
Environmental Planning
We navigate CEQA/NEPA requirements to secure environmental permits for infrastructure projects. Our planning specialists have supported developments ranging from university expansions to critical post-wildfire rebuilding efforts. This service ensures compliance while maintaining project timelines and budgets.
Construction Management
Our team provides bid administration and construction observation for civil projects. We managed the seismic retrofit of the Richmond-San Rafael Bridge and oversaw the Santa Rosa Junior College STEM Building construction. Our services maintain quality control while managing budgets and schedules for complex infrastructure.
People
Brent Beazor
President
As President, Brent Beazor leads our engineering team with over 25 years of civil engineering experience. He specializes in water resources projects and has managed complex infrastructure developments across Northern California since joining the firm in 1995.
M. Sean Jeane
Senior Principal
Senior Principal M. Sean Jeane directs major transportation and water infrastructure projects. With expertise in municipal engineering, he has contributed to numerous award-winning developments in the North Bay region since becoming a principal in 2002.
David Coleman
Senior Principal
Senior Principal David Coleman focuses on environmental permitting and sustainable infrastructure solutions. His experience includes leading large-scale wastewater treatment projects and environmental impact assessments for public agencies across Sonoma County.
Benjamin Bryant
Associate Principal
Associate Principal Benjamin Bryant specializes in site development for educational facilities. As a LEED AP certified engineer, he leads sustainable design initiatives for schools and higher education institutions throughout Northern California.
Justin Witt
Senior Environmental Planner
Senior Environmental Planner Justin Witt manages CEQA/NEPA compliance for complex infrastructure projects. He has directed environmental assessments for major public works including airport expansions and healthcare facility developments since joining the firm in 2008.
Questions
What engineering services does Brelje & Race offer?
We provide civil engineering services including water/wastewater systems, site development, schools, environmental planning, and construction management for clients across Northern California.
How long has Brelje & Race been in business?
Since 1954, we've served the North Bay region as a trusted civil engineering partner with over 70 years of continuous operation.
Where does Brelje & Race operate?
Headquartered in Santa Rosa, we serve clients throughout Sonoma County, the North Bay area, and Northern California.
What industries do you specialize in?
We focus on education, healthcare, water infrastructure, wineries, and public works projects with specialized expertise in complex civil engineering challenges.
Do you handle large-scale infrastructure projects?
Yes, our team manages complex developments like hospital expansions, university facilities, and regional wastewater systems across Northern California.
Can you assist with public project financing?
Yes, we offer financing assistance for public agencies including grant applications and program administration to support infrastructure development.
