Business Details
37 Years
experience
Your Trusted Civil Engineering Partner in Escondido
Excel Engineering measures our success by our clients' success, advocating for their revenue through innovative planning and engineering solutions. Since 1989, we've specialized in uncovering project challenges, mapping strategic designs, and delivering cost-efficient construction goals. Our lean-design approach prioritizes material optimization, time efficiency, and maximum value generation for every client. With over 30 years of industry experience and 2,882+ completed projects, our team combines 150+ years of collective expertise in land planning, civil engineering, and surveying.We focus on regulatory compliance while implementing cutting-edge methodologies that enhance revenue potential. Our services span master land planning, grading plans, stormwater management, and construction support, serving commercial, residential, and industrial sectors across Southern California.
Services
Land Planning
Civil Engineering
Surveying
Project Management
Construction Support
Details
- Year established: 1989
Highlights and features
- We offer over 30 years of specialized civil engineering experience
- Our team combines 150+ years of collective industry expertise
- We implement lean-design methodologies for material and cost savings
- We've completed 2,882+ successful projects since 1989
- We focus on maximizing revenue potential through innovative design
Services
Land Planning
Our land planning services develop strategic site layouts that maximize revenue potential while ensuring regulatory compliance. We create master plans, tentative maps, and 3D renderings for residential and commercial developments. Our innovative approaches balance environmental considerations with economic viability for sustainable project outcomes.
Civil Engineering
Comprehensive civil engineering solutions covering grading plans, utility systems, and stormwater management. We provide construction documentation and value engineering to optimize project costs. Our expertise includes hydrology studies and NPDES compliance for diverse development types across Southern California.
Surveying
Precision surveying services for property boundaries, construction staking, and topographic mapping. Our team handles complex boundary reestablishments and due diligence surveys. We deliver accurate data for land development and legal documentation requirements.
Project Management
End-to-end project management from concept to completion. Our experienced managers coordinate all aspects of land development, including agency approvals and construction phases. We maintain strict budget and timeline controls for efficient project delivery.
Construction Support
Ongoing construction support with quality assurance and field verification. We provide as-built documentation and problem-solving during construction phases. Our team ensures design intent is maintained while addressing real-time field conditions.
People
Michael D. Levin
Co-Founder & Co-President
With 35+ years of experience, Michael specializes in land surveying and civil engineering design. He focuses on engineering solutions that combine technical expertise with practical implementation for complex development projects.
Robert D. Dentino
Co-Founder & Co-President
Bringing nearly 40 years of civil engineering experience, Robert specializes in construction management and government agency coordination. He ensures project compliance with regulatory requirements while maintaining development goals.
Matt Muckerman
VP Director of Survey
With 27+ years as a licensed surveyor, Matt oversees all survey operations. His expertise includes boundary analysis and mapping solutions that support accurate land development decisions and legal documentation.
Andrew Van Loy
Project Manager
As a civil engineer with 20+ years of experience, Andrew specializes in lean-design methodologies. He focuses on optimizing project efficiency while maintaining technical excellence in engineering solutions.
Kurt Wilkins
Project Manager
With 25+ years in civil engineering, Kurt manages complex land development projects. He applies lean-design principles to deliver cost-effective solutions that meet regulatory requirements and client objectives.
Questions
What civil engineering services do you offer?
We provide comprehensive civil engineering services including grading plans, utility systems design, stormwater management, and construction documentation for residential, commercial, and industrial projects.
How long has your company been in business?
Excel Engineering has been serving clients since 1989, with our leadership team bringing over 150 combined years of industry experience to every project.
What areas do you serve?
We primarily serve San Diego County including Escondido, San Marcos, Carlsbad, and surrounding Southern California regions for land development projects.
How do you handle complex land development challenges?
Our lean-design approach combines innovative methodologies with regulatory expertise to solve complex development issues while maintaining budget efficiency and project timelines.
What project types do you specialize in?
We specialize in residential developments, commercial sites, and industrial projects with expertise in both small-scale and large master-planned communities.
