Business Details
Your Trusted Engineering & Surveying Partner in California & Texas
The Altum Group is a multidisciplinary consulting firm dedicated to delivering comprehensive engineering, surveying, planning, urban design, and environmental planning services across California and Texas. Our team of seasoned professionals brings decades of collective experience to serve both public and private clients on projects of varying scale and complexity. We prioritize collaboration, innovation, and client-centric solutions, ensuring projects are completed on time, within budget, and in compliance with regulatory standards.Our engineers, surveyors, and planners work seamlessly across disciplines to address challenges creatively while maintaining a commitment to quality and sustainability. With certifications as a Small Business Enterprise in multiple jurisdictions, we offer the agility to adapt to client needs while maintaining the expertise to execute large-scale projects. Our regional expertise in California and Texas enables us to navigate local regulatory landscapes effectively, ensuring successful project outcomes for our clients.
Services
Civil Engineering
Survey and Mapping
Planning
Urban Design
Environmental Services
Highlights and features
- We offer decades of combined experience in engineering and surveying across California and Texas.
- Our multidisciplinary team provides integrated solutions to streamline project execution.
- We maintain Small Business Enterprise certifications for state and federal contracts.
- Our regional expertise ensures compliance with local regulatory requirements.
- We combine technical horsepower with agile responsiveness to client needs.
Associations and certifications
- California Department of General Services Small Business Enterprise #1107100
- Texas Board of Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors Firm #10194593
- Texas Registered Engineering Firm F-22130
Services
Civil Engineering
Our civil engineering team delivers comprehensive solutions for infrastructure projects, including due diligence, design, and construction administration. We specialize in adapting to regulatory challenges while maintaining project timelines and budgets. Our expertise ensures reliable, code-compliant outcomes for clients across public and private sectors.
Survey and Mapping
With over a century of combined experience, our licensed surveyors provide boundary retracement, construction staking, and topographic mapping. We support renewable energy, transportation, and urban development projects with precision data collection and regulatory compliance expertise.
Environmental Services
We prepare CEQA and NEPA-compliant environmental documents that clearly outline project impacts and mitigation strategies. Our multidisciplinary approach integrates engineering, GIS, and planning expertise to ensure defensible environmental assessments and sustainable outcomes.
Urban Design
Our urban designers create walkable, economically viable spaces by blending community character with infrastructure needs. We develop master plans and design guidelines that balance ecological strategies with human-scale development for mixed-use and commercial projects.
Planning
We specialize in navigating complex land use regulations to deliver sustainable, community-focused developments. Our planning team combines public agency relationships with technical expertise to secure entitlements and optimize project feasibility.
People
Doug Franklin
President
Doug Franklin leads The Altum Group with a focus on strategic growth and client relationships. His leadership emphasizes technical excellence and collaborative problem-solving across disciplines.
Tonya Carnevale
Chief Administrative Officer
Tonya Carnevale oversees administrative operations, ensuring efficient resource management and organizational support. Her focus on internal processes enables the team to deliver high-quality client service.
James Bazua
Vice President, Chief Engineer
James Bazua directs engineering operations with expertise in project management and technical execution. He ensures engineering solutions align with client goals while maintaining regulatory compliance.
Questions
What services does The Altum Group offer?
We provide engineering, surveying, planning, urban design, and environmental compliance services for public and private sector projects in California and Texas.
Which states does The Altum Group operate in?
Our primary service areas are California and Texas, where we have extensive regulatory and project experience.
Is The Altum Group certified as a small business?
Yes, we hold Small Business Enterprise certifications with multiple agencies in California and Texas for state and federal contracts.
How does The Altum Group handle complex projects?
Our multidisciplinary team collaborates across disciplines to streamline project phases, reduce inefficiencies, and deliver integrated solutions.
What makes The Altum Group unique?
We combine technical expertise with regional knowledge and a collaborative culture to deliver client-focused solutions efficiently and sustainably.
