Business Details
34 Years
experience
Expert Civil Engineering & Surveying Services in Hercules
Founded in 1992, Luk & Associates is a distinguished civil engineering, surveying, and land planning firm serving the Bay Area. With a portfolio of over 700 built projects for 1,000+ clients, we specialize in civil engineering design, stormwater compliance, and comprehensive surveying services. Certified as a Small Business Enterprise (SBE) by California and recognized as DBE/MBE/WBE by multiple public agencies, our team delivers cost-effective, innovative solutions trusted by municipalities and developers.Our LEED-accredited professionals excel in navigating regulatory frameworks and site-specific challenges, contributing to landmark projects like the Apple Campus II Expansion and Pleasant Hill BART TOD. With decades of experience, we combine technical expertise with creative problem-solving to meet evolving industry demands.
Services
Civil Engineering
Surveying
Land Planning
Stormwater Compliance
Demolition
Grading
Utility Improvement
Erosion Control
Topographic Surveys
Subdivision Mapping
Details
- Year established: 1992
Highlights and features
- We have 30+ years of civil engineering experience in the Bay Area
- Our team holds SBE certification from the State of California
- Recognized as DBE/MBE/WBE by multiple public agencies
- LEED-accredited professionals ensure sustainable design practices
- Municipalities recommend us as creative problem-solvers
Associations and certifications
- Small Business Enterprise (SBE)
- DBE/MBE/WBE
- LEED Accredited
Services
Civil Engineering
We provide comprehensive civil engineering design for new construction and rehabilitation projects. Our services include demolition, grading, utility improvements, and erosion control plans. With expertise in stormwater treatment compliance across the Bay Area, we prioritize cost-effective solutions while maintaining regulatory standards. Our team collaborates with municipalities to deliver innovative infrastructure projects tailored to site-specific requirements.
Surveying
Our surveying division offers topographic, boundary, and ALTA surveys alongside subdivision mapping. We handle construction staking, monitoring surveys, and on-call services for public agencies. With experience spanning schools, residential developments, and mixed-use projects, our surveyors ensure precise data collection and regulatory compliance for all project phases from initial planning to final implementation.
Land Planning
We develop strategic land use plans by identifying site constraints and regulatory requirements. Our team creates conceptual designs and navigates permitting processes for residential, commercial, and institutional projects. With expertise in Bay Area regulations, we optimize site layouts for functionality and compliance while maintaining environmental stewardship throughout the development lifecycle.
Stormwater Compliance
We specialize in stormwater treatment compliance solutions for Bay Area projects. Our engineers design systems that meet regulatory requirements while addressing site-specific hydrological challenges. By integrating sustainable practices, we help clients achieve environmental compliance and mitigate water quality impacts through innovative, cost-effective infrastructure solutions.
Subdivision Mapping
We prepare all subdivision mapping including tentative, parcel, and final maps. Our team ensures compliance with local jurisdiction requirements while optimizing land division for residential and commercial developments. With extensive experience in Bay Area municipalities, we streamline the approval process for efficient project delivery from concept to recorded plats.
People
Jackie Luk
Principal
Licensed Professional Engineer and Surveyor with 30+ years of Bay Area civil engineering experience. Leads project teams in delivering complex infrastructure solutions while maintaining regulatory compliance and cost efficiency.
Joseph McCue
Senior Project Manager
Manages large-scale civil engineering projects from concept to completion. Specializes in coordinating multidisciplinary teams and ensuring timely delivery of municipal and private development projects across the Bay Area.
Charles Luk
Surveying Manager
Licensed Surveyor overseeing all survey operations. Expert in ALTA surveys, construction staking, and boundary resolution with extensive experience supporting public agency projects and private developments.
Danilo Dumpit
Senior Drafter
Senior technical staff creating detailed engineering drawings and survey documentation. Provides critical support for land development projects through precise CAD modeling and plan preparation.
Eduardo Quiroz
Project Engineer/Surveyor
Dual-qualified engineer and surveyor managing project components from initial site analysis to final construction documentation. Combines technical expertise with field experience to deliver integrated civil engineering solutions.
Questions
What services does Luk + Associates offer?
We provide civil engineering design, surveying, land planning, stormwater compliance, subdivision mapping, and construction staking services for residential, commercial, and public sector projects in the Bay Area.
Are you certified as a minority-owned business?
Yes, we're certified as DBE/MBE/WBE by multiple public agencies and recognized as a Small Business Enterprise (SBE) by the State of California.
What geographic areas do you serve?
We primarily serve the San Francisco Bay Area, including Hercules, Oakland, San Jose, and surrounding communities, with projects from Hunter's Point to Pleasant Hill.
Can you handle both private and public sector projects?
Yes, we work with both private developers and public agencies, offering on-call survey services and infrastructure solutions for municipal clients across the region.
What makes your firm different from other civil engineers?
Our combination of SBE certification, LEED accreditation, and 30+ years of Bay Area experience enables innovative, cost-effective solutions that municipalities recommend to new clients.
