Business Details
Your Trusted Partner for Underground Engineering Solutions
SRK Engineering is a certified Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE), Small Business Enterprise (SBE), and 8(a) General Engineering contractor based in Southern California. We specialize in underground infrastructure and retaining wall solutions, serving both public and private sector clients. Our team brings decades of combined experience from both owner and contractor perspectives on projects including transportation systems, water and sewer pipelines, bridge construction, and airport development. We employ a proactive methodology to anticipate and resolve potential obstacles while maintaining alignment with client objectives. Our leadership includes Sherry Rebueno Kirkpatrick, a licensed Civil Engineer with over a decade of water district project management experience, and Jeremy Kirkpatrick, a Mechanical Engineer with extensive construction project management expertise.We maintain professional certifications including Federal Railroad Administration compliance, OSHA safety training, and Qualified SWPPP Developer status. Our staff provides design-build solutions, contract management, and detailed engineering services tailored to project requirements. We have demonstrated our capabilities through successful participation in major projects like the Mid-Coast Corridor Transit Project. Our approach combines technical expertise with practical field experience to deliver efficient, code-compliant infrastructure solutions. We maintain active memberships in industry organizations including the Associated General Contractors and American Society of Civil Engineers.
Services
Underground Infrastructure
Retaining Walls
Project Management
Design-Build Solutions
Utility Installation
Pipeline Construction
Bridge Engineering
Storm Drain Systems
Highlights and features
- We offer 20+ years of experience in water, wastewater, and construction industries
- Our team includes licensed civil and mechanical engineers with field expertise
- We implement proactive problem-solving methodology to prevent project delays
- We maintain multiple industry certifications including OSHA and FRA compliance
- Our leadership has direct experience managing both owner and contractor perspectives
Associations and certifications
- DBE
- SBE
- 8(a)
- WBE
What people say
Dependable company
Proactive methodology
Extensive industry experience
Can-do attitude
Strong engineering team
Services
Underground Infrastructure
We design and construct comprehensive underground infrastructure solutions including water, sewer, and storm drain systems. Our team manages pipeline installation from 8-inch to 72-inch diameters with expertise in asbestos removal and utility coordination. We apply proven methodologies to ensure code compliance and long-term system reliability.
Retaining Walls
Our retaining wall solutions combine structural engineering with practical construction knowledge. We handle design and implementation for transportation projects, commercial developments, and infrastructure upgrades. Our approach considers soil mechanics, drainage requirements, and seismic considerations to create durable, code-compliant structures.
Project Management
We provide full-cycle project management from planning through completion. Our services include schedule development, cost control, quality assurance, and stakeholder coordination. Our team's dual perspective from both owner and contractor sides ensures balanced, practical solutions that maintain project timelines and budgets.
Design-Build Solutions
Our design-build approach streamlines project delivery by combining engineering design and construction management. We develop customized solutions that address technical challenges while maintaining cost efficiency. This method reduces project timelines and ensures cohesive implementation of engineering specifications.
Pipeline Construction
We specialize in water, sewer, and gas pipeline construction with experience in diverse pipe materials and installation methods. Our team manages complex projects involving pipeline realignment, abandonment, and replacement. We maintain strict compliance with utility regulations and safety standards during all phases of construction.
People
Sherry Rebueno Kirkpatrick
President
Licensed Civil Engineer with over a decade of water district project management experience. Holds BS in Chemical Engineering from University of California, Riverside. Manages all aspects of SRK Engineering operations with expertise in engineering design firm management.
Jeremy Kirkpatrick
Vice President
Licensed Mechanical Engineer with construction project management experience on bridge, highway, and airport projects. Holds BS from UC San Diego. Former field engineer and project manager for major contractors like Flatiron and Kiewit.
Questions
What engineering services does SRK specialize in?
We specialize in underground infrastructure, retaining walls, pipeline construction, and project management for transportation and utility projects.
Are you certified as a minority-owned business?
Yes, we are certified as a Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) and Women Business Enterprise (WBE).
What geographic areas do you serve?
We primarily serve Southern California including San Diego, Imperial, and surrounding counties.
What project experience do you have?
We've completed projects for the Mid-Coast Corridor Transit Project, San Diego Airport, and multiple municipal utility systems.
What safety certifications do you maintain?
Our team holds OSHA safety certifications, Federal Railroad Administration compliance, and Roadway Worker Protection training.
