Business Details
21 Years
experience
Your Trusted Civil Engineering Partner in Southern California
CRF Engineering is a full-service land development consulting company dedicated to delivering professional civil engineering and land surveying solutions. Founded in 2005, we have built an unbreakable reputation for precision, accuracy, and timely project delivery across Southern California. Our team combines decades of hands-on construction experience with advanced technology to create functional, economic, and constructible designs that meet the highest standards of quality. We serve property owners, developers, architects, municipalities, and engineering firms for residential, commercial, and industrial projects.Our founder, Cesar R. Ramirez, PE, PLS, brings expertise from over 150 cities and collaborations with major institutions like Boeing, Starbucks, and educational facilities. We prioritize proactive client engagement, anticipate delays through industry experience, and maintain comprehensive insurance coverage to ensure reliable service. Our commitment to professionalism extends to using AutoCAD Civil 3D software for precise documentation and maintaining open communication with all project stakeholders.
Services
Civil Engineering
Land Surveying
NPDES Compliance
Grading Plans
Utility Design
Stormwater Management
Construction Staking
ALTA Surveys
Hydrology Reports
Permitting Services
Details
- Year established: 2005
Highlights and features
- We offer 20+ years of civil engineering experience since 2000 with licensed professionals
- Our team serves 150+ Southern California cities with specialized municipal project expertise
- We utilize AutoCAD Civil 3D software for precise, modern engineering documentation
- Our staff includes 8 graduated civil engineering technicians and QA/QC specialists
- We maintain $1M+ insurance coverage across all professional liability categories
Services
Civil Engineering
CRF Engineering provides comprehensive civil engineering services including street improvement plans, utility design, and drainage solutions. Our licensed professionals create functional, economic designs that meet regulatory requirements while anticipating construction challenges. We specialize in municipal project approvals and have completed work for over 150 Southern California cities.
Land Surveying
Our land surveying division offers topographic surveys, construction staking, and ALTA surveys using Trimble S7 robotic total stations and R12i GPS equipment. Services include parcel mapping, lot line adjustments, and FEMA elevation certifications performed under licensed land surveyor supervision with state-of-the-art technology.
Stormwater Management
We develop comprehensive stormwater solutions including SWPPP plans, detention basins, and hydrology reports. Our team ensures compliance with WQMP and SUSMP regulations while creating practical systems that balance environmental requirements with construction feasibility for residential and commercial developments.
Grading Plans
CRF Engineering creates detailed grading plans incorporating erosion control measures and ADA compliance features. Our designs optimize site drainage while meeting municipal requirements, with expertise in both residential subdivisions and large-scale commercial developments across diverse terrain conditions.
Utility Design
We specialize in complete utility system design including water distribution, sewer collection, and fire line infrastructure. Our engineers develop coordinated utility plans that integrate with site grading and paving improvements, ensuring efficient service delivery for new developments and infrastructure upgrades.
People
Cesar R. Ramirez
Founder & Licensed Engineer
Licensed Professional Engineer and Land Surveyor with 20+ years of experience in civil engineering design and construction surveying. Specializes in municipal project approvals and has worked on developments across 150+ Southern California cities.
Ronnie L. Dema
QA/QC Specialist
Registered Civil Engineer with extensive quality control experience, ensuring all project deliverables meet professional standards and regulatory requirements through rigorous review processes.
Questions
What geographic areas do you serve?
We serve all Southern California counties including Los Angeles, Orange, San Bernardino, San Diego, and Riverside with specialized municipal expertise.
What types of projects do you handle?
We work on residential, commercial, and industrial projects including banks, restaurants, educational facilities, airports, and government buildings.
Are your engineers licensed professionals?
Yes, our team includes licensed Professional Engineers (PE) and Licensed Land Surveyors (PLS) with state certifications and insurance coverage.
How do you handle project timelines?
We anticipate delays through industry experience and guarantee city comment responses within one week using efficient documentation processes.
What surveying technology do you use?
Our survey team uses Trimble S7 robotic total stations and R12i GPS equipment for precise measurements and mapping services.
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