Business Details
10 Years
experience
Environmental Engineering Experts in San Francisco
Cdim Engineering, established in 2016 in San Francisco, California, is a client-centered environmental engineering firm specializing in storm water engineering, site assessment, remediation, and regulatory compliance. Our team of registered engineers and scientists brings decades of combined experience in managing complex environmental challenges for construction, development, industrial, and municipal clients. We hold critical industry certifications, including a California Class A General Engineering License and Small Business Enterprise status, ensuring we deliver technically rigorous yet cost-effective solutions tailored to client needs.Our expertise spans regulatory negotiations, hazardous substance management, and innovative green infrastructure design, supported by strong relationships with Bay Area regulatory agencies. By prioritizing engineering excellence and sustainable outcomes, we help clients reduce environmental risk while achieving compliance and operational goals.
Services
Storm Water Engineering
Site Assessment
Remediation
Regulatory Compliance
Environmental Project Management
Air Quality Planning
Civil Engineering
Estuarine Sampling
Vessel-Based Monitoring
Hazardous Substance Management
Details
- Year established: 2016
Highlights and features
- We possess 20+ years of combined environmental engineering experience in the San Francisco Bay Area
- Our team includes state-certified engineers with specialized skills in storm water management and compliance
- We maintain Small Business Enterprise certifications for California government contracts
- Our lean operations reduce costs while maintaining technical excellence on complex projects
- We hold active partnerships with regulatory agencies for streamlined permit approvals
Associations and certifications
- California Contractors State Licensing Board
- State of California Department of General Services
- City of San Francisco Contract Monitoring Division
- US System for Award Management
- Duns & Bradstreet
- CAGE
Services
Storm Water Engineering
Our engineers design storm water management systems that meet California's rigorous CGP and IGP requirements. We develop BMPs, prepare SWPPPs, and implement green infrastructure solutions while ensuring compliance with MS4 permits. Our team specializes in infiltration testing, hydrologic modeling, and regulatory reporting to minimize environmental impact.
Site Assessment
We conduct Phase I/II ESAs and hazardous waste site investigations for property transactions. Our direct-push drilling and real-time contaminant analysis identify soil and groundwater risks. We manage remediation under RCRA and CERCLA guidelines, obtaining no further action determinations for former gas stations and industrial facilities.
Regulatory Compliance
Our specialists navigate federal, state, and local regulations including CEQA, CERCLA, and Clean Water Act requirements. We develop compliance plans for hazardous materials storage, SPCC regulations, and air emissions. Our track record securing permits from Bay Area agencies reduces client litigation risks and operational delays.
Environmental Remediation
We design and implement remediation solutions for soil, groundwater, and sediment contamination. Our methods include soil vapor extraction, in-situ chemical treatments, and subaqueous capping. We manage remediation oversight under challenging conditions like public rights-of-way and sensitive habitats to achieve regulatory closure.
Civil Engineering
Our engineers provide site development solutions integrating LID principles with grading and drainage plans. We design storm water treatment systems, hydromodification controls, and utility infrastructure for residential, commercial, and industrial projects. Our permit compliance ensures alignment with San Francisco's Storm Water Design Guidelines.
People
Scott Bourne
President and Principal Engineer
Registered California civil and chemical engineer with 20+ years of experience in remediation and storm water compliance. Active SF environmental engineering community speaker specializing in regulatory negotiations and water treatment systems.
Mary Cunningham
Principal Engineer
Registered civil engineer with 15 years of environmental engineering experience. Specializes in field services management and GIS-based engineering design for municipal clients throughout California.
Brian Price
Senior Staff Engineer
UC Berkeley-trained environmental engineer with expertise in low-impact development and hazardous materials compliance inspections. Coordinates subcontractors and prepares technical reports for complex remediation projects.
Chris Taylor
Senior Project Engineer
20-year civil engineering veteran specializing in storm water treatment design and grading plans. Develops construction documents ensuring technical excellence while exceeding client expectations for infrastructure projects.
Hamed Nazar
Project Engineer
PhD in Civil Engineering with 5 years of environmental research experience. Provides technical analysis and water quality monitoring expertise for groundwater and sediment remediation projects across the Bay Area.
Questions
What environmental services does CDIM specialize in?
We specialize in storm water compliance, site assessment, hazardous waste remediation, regulatory permitting, and civil engineering solutions tailored to construction, industrial, and municipal clients in California.
How does CDIM handle regulatory compliance challenges?
Our team maintains deep knowledge of CERCLA, CAA, and Clean Water Act requirements. We develop compliance strategies and permit applications while maintaining strong relationships with Bay Area regulatory agencies.
Can CDIM manage complex environmental remediation projects?
Yes, we design and implement remediation solutions for soil, groundwater, and sediment contamination. Our methods include soil vapor extraction, in-situ chemical treatments, and subaqueous capping techniques.
What sets CDIM apart from other environmental firms?
Our lean operations combine technical expertise with California-specific regulatory knowledge. We maintain Small Business Enterprise certifications while offering personalized service through experienced, registered engineers.
What geographic areas does CDIM serve?
We primarily serve the San Francisco Bay Area with projects extending throughout California, supporting construction, industrial, and municipal clients in environmental compliance and remediation.
