Business Details
46 Years
experience
Civil Engineering Solutions in Oakland, CA
Aliquot Associates was founded in 1980 to provide comprehensive civil engineering, traffic engineering, and land surveying services to public and private sector clients. Our firm is built on the principles of collaboration, technical excellence, and client-focused solutions. Over four decades, we have developed a reputation for delivering innovative designs that meet complex challenges in transportation, infrastructure, and land development projects. Our certified DBE, MBE, LBE, and SLEB status reflects our commitment to diversity and inclusion in the engineering field. With offices in Oakland and Walnut Creek, we serve clients across the Bay Area while maintaining deep local expertise in permitting, entitlements, and community engagement. Every project is managed directly by a firm principal, ensuring responsive decision-making and accountability.Our multidisciplinary team brings decades of combined experience in roadway design, stormwater management, traffic studies, and boundary surveys. We prioritize understanding client objectives through active listening and develop customized solutions that often exceed expectations. This approach has allowed us to maintain long-term relationships with municipalities, developers, and agencies throughout California. Our extensive project portfolio includes transit facilities, residential subdivisions, flood control systems, and commercial developments. By staying at the forefront of engineering technology and regulatory requirements, we help clients navigate complex infrastructure challenges efficiently and cost-effectively.
Services
Civil Engineering
Traffic Engineering
Land Surveying
Stormwater Management
Transportation Planning
Details
- Year established: 1980
Highlights and features
- We offer 45 years of engineering experience since 1980
- Our firm maintains DBE, MBE, LBE, and SLEB certifications
- Direct principal management ensures rapid decision-making
- We provide tailored solutions from initial planning through construction
- Local expertise in Bay Area permitting and entitlement processes
Associations and certifications
- DBE
- MBE
- LBE
- SLEB
What people say
Technical excellence
Regulatory expertise
Timely delivery
Responsive communication
Services
Civil Engineering
Our civil engineering services cover transportation systems, public works projects, and land development. We specialize in roadway improvements, utility design, and residential subdivisions. With decades of experience in California jurisdictional requirements, we deliver code-compliant solutions that balance functionality with budget constraints while maintaining strict adherence to CEQA regulations.
Traffic Engineering
We provide comprehensive traffic engineering solutions including signal design, safety studies, and parking analysis. Our engineers combine field data with modeling software to optimize traffic flow while improving safety for all road users. With extensive experience in securing transportation grants, we help municipalities implement cost-effective improvements that meet federal funding requirements.
Land Surveying
Our land surveying division conducts boundary, topographic, and ALTA surveys with high-precision equipment. We provide legal descriptions, construction staking, and right-of-way mapping services for developers and municipalities. Our team has completed thousands of surveys across the Bay Area, supporting infrastructure projects through accurate spatial data collection and analysis.
Water Resource Engineering
We specialize in flood control studies, drainage system design, and hydraulic analysis. Our engineers use advanced modeling techniques to assess flood risks and design mitigation measures. Services include FEMA mapping submissions, creek stabilization studies, and CEQA-compliant environmental assessments that address both regulatory requirements and practical implementation challenges.
Permitting Assistance
We streamline the permitting process through deep familiarity with local and state requirements. Our team prepares entitlement applications, coordinates agency reviews, and facilitates public hearings. This expertise in Bay Area regulatory environments helps clients achieve timely approvals while addressing community concerns effectively.
People
Robert Wong
Civil Engineering Discipline Leader
Robert Wong has 38+ years of civil engineering experience, managing public and private projects across the Bay Area. He specializes in roadway design, utility coordination, and CEQA compliance. His expertise ensures technically sound solutions that meet client objectives on schedule and budget.
Gordon Lum
Traffic Engineering Discipline Leader
Gordon Lum, a licensed California Traffic Engineer since 1989, brings extensive expertise in signal timing and traffic calming. He teaches at UC Berkeley Extension and developed widely-used traffic engineering tools. His work focuses on safety improvements and regulatory compliance for municipal clients.
Questions
What areas do you serve?
We primarily serve California's Bay Area, including Oakland, Walnut Creek, and surrounding jurisdictions.
What certifications do you hold?
We are certified as a DBE, MBE, LBE, and SLEB firm through relevant state and federal programs.
How are your project managed?
All projects are directly managed by firm principals to ensure accountability and rapid decision-making.
What engineering specialties do you offer?
We specialize in civil engineering, traffic engineering, land surveying, and water resource management.
How do you handle permitting challenges?
We leverage deep local knowledge and agency relationships to navigate entitlement processes efficiently.
What project sizes do you handle?
We work on projects of all sizes, from small site improvements to large-scale infrastructure developments.
