Business Details
43 Years
experience
Trusted Civil Engineering Services in Vacaville, CA
Founded in 1983, Phillippi Engineering has been a leading civil engineering and land surveying firm in Vacaville, California, dedicated to serving clients with honesty and integrity. Our team utilizes state-of-the-art equipment and leverages decades of collective experience in land development and public works projects to deliver innovative, cost-effective solutions. Recognized as one of Solano Countys largest firms, we are deeply committed to enhancing the community through creative problem-solving and meticulous adherence to agency standards. Our focus on client collaboration ensures projects are economically viable, timely, and compliant with regulatory requirements. With expertise in infrastructure design, entitlement processing, and surveying, we provide tailored services for residential, commercial, and industrial developments.Our dedication to professional excellence has earned us awards like the Vacaville Chamber of Commerce Business of the Year and community service recognitions. We offer free initial consultations to help clients navigate project complexities confidently. Our leadership team, including President Thomas Phillippi with 40 years of experience, brings technical expertise and local knowledge to every engagement. By prioritizing responsiveness and transparency, we maintain long-term trust with clients and stakeholders. Our mission remains to combine technical precision with community-focused outcomes for sustainable development.
Services
Civil Engineering
Land Surveying
Land Use Planning
Entitlement Processing
Infrastructure Design
Construction Staking
Boundary Surveys
Grading Design
Drainage Studies
Water System Design
Details
- Year established: 1983
Highlights and features
- We offer 40+ years of experience in land development projects under President Thomas Phillippi's leadership.
- Our team includes licensed Professional Engineers (PE) and Professional Land Surveyors (LS).
- We provide free initial consultations to ensure project clarity and alignment with client goals.
- Recognized with awards like the Vacaville Chamber of Commerce Business of the Year (2008).
- We prioritize timely, cost-effective project execution while maintaining strict compliance standards.
Services
Civil Engineering
We provide comprehensive civil engineering services focusing on infrastructure design, land development, and regulatory compliance. Our team delivers customized solutions for commercial, residential, and industrial projects, ensuring technical precision while meeting budgetary and timeline constraints. Decades of local expertise enable us to navigate Solano County's unique development challenges effectively.
Land Surveying
Our land surveying division offers boundary and topographic surveys, ALTA/NSPS standards compliance, and construction staking. Utilizing advanced technology, we provide precise measurements essential for property disputes, building permits, and project planning. Our licensed surveyors ensure accuracy for both small-scale and large-scale developments.
Entitlement Processing
We streamline the entitlement process for land development projects, preparing and submitting discretionary applications to secure regulatory approvals. Our expertise expedites reviews through accurate documentation, reducing delays while ensuring compliance with local, state, and federal guidelines for rezoning and development permits.
Infrastructure Design
We design essential infrastructure including water distribution, sanitary sewer systems, and stormwater management solutions. Our designs balance municipal requirements with client needs, incorporating sustainable practices to minimize environmental impact while maintaining long-term functionality for residential and commercial developments.
Construction Staking
Our construction staking services translate engineering plans into precise field markings for accurate project execution. We ensure dimensional accuracy for roads, utilities, and structures, minimizing costly errors during construction phases. This service is critical for maintaining alignment with original design specifications throughout the building process.
People
Thomas Phillippi
President
Thomas Phillippi, founder of Phillippi Engineering, has 40 years of experience in public works and land development projects. A licensed civil engineer, he specializes in large-scale commercial and residential entitlements and graduated from Cal Poly State University in 1977.
Vince Bossi
Engineering Manager
Vince Bossi, PE, manages engineering operations with expertise in commercial and industrial development design. He has led project planning through construction administration since joining the firm in 2003, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
Sean Tully
Survey Manager
Sean Tully, LS, is our survey department manager with over two decades of experience. He oversees boundary and topographic surveys, leveraging advanced mapping technology to deliver precise data for complex land development projects.
Barry Haycock
Senior Civil Engineer
Barry Haycock, PE, specializes in multi-family and industrial land development projects. With 34 years of experience, he balances client needs with agency requirements to deliver cost-effective designs that align with long-term infrastructure goals.
Questions
What services does Phillippi Engineering offer?
We provide civil engineering design, land surveying, entitlement processing, infrastructure design, and construction staking for residential, commercial, and industrial projects throughout Northern California.
How long has Phillippi Engineering been in business?
Founded in 1983 by Thomas Phillippi, our firm has over 40 years of experience serving Solano County and Northern California with engineering and surveying services.
What areas do you serve?
We primarily serve Vacaville and Solano County, with projects extending across Northern California, including commercial developments and large-scale residential communities.
Do you offer free consultations?
Yes, we provide free initial consultations to help clients understand project requirements, timelines, and compliance needs for their development plans.
What certifications do your team members hold?
Our team includes licensed Professional Engineers (PE) and Professional Land Surveyors (LS), ensuring regulatory compliance and technical expertise in all our services.
Can you handle large-scale development projects?
Yes, we’ve successfully completed major projects including the Nut Tree Redevelopment and master-planned communities like Southtown, demonstrating our capability for complex developments.
