Business Details
17 Years
experience
Trusted Civil Engineering & Utility Consulting Services
Established in 2009 by Reco Prianto, CaliChi Design Group was founded to revolutionize collaboration within design teams through innovative technology and responsive service. Our firm specializes in civil engineering and dry utility consulting, serving diverse sectors including retail, healthcare, education, and transportation. With offices in Northern California, Hawaii, and the Pacific Northwest, we combine low overhead with a partner-based approach to deliver tailored solutions for public and private projects globally.Our team holds LEED accreditation and has earned recognition for excellence, including ENR Project of the Year and Fast 500 awards. We prioritize seamless design execution, environmental stewardship, and client satisfaction, maintaining a proven track record of repeat clientele and complex project delivery.
Services
Civil Engineering
Dry Utility Consulting
Storm Water Management
Site Planning
Construction Management
Accessibility Upgrades
Urban Infill Development
Composite Utility Drawings
Permitting Assistance
Greenfield Development
Details
- Year established: 2009
Highlights and features
- We offer 15+ years of specialized civil engineering expertise.
- Our LEED-accredited professionals prioritize sustainable design practices.
- Nationwide service with localized project execution capabilities.
- Partner-based model ensures seamless interdisciplinary collaboration.
- Proven track record with ENR Project of the Year recognition.
Associations and certifications
- LEED Accreditation
What people say
Great job
Loved the site plan design
Seamless execution
Responsive service
Innovative solutions
Services
Civil Engineering
Our civil engineering services encompass project planning, construction administration, and compliance coordination for commercial and residential developments. We specialize in storm water management, ADA accessibility upgrades, and LEED-certified green design solutions. With NCEES credentials, our team delivers code-compliant infrastructure projects nationwide.
Dry Utility Consulting
We provide comprehensive dry utility consulting for electrical, telecom, and gas systems integration. Our services include will serve letters, rule 16/20 compliance, and composite drawing preparation. We streamline utility design processes to minimize delays and aesthetic impacts across residential and commercial projects.
Site Planning
Our site planning services transform complex regulatory requirements into functional development plans. We handle entitlements, zoning compliance, and jurisdictional negotiations while maintaining design integrity. This includes urban infill optimization and zero lot line development strategies for maximum land utilization.
Storm Water Management
We design advanced storm water management systems incorporating low impact development principles. Services include QSD/QSP compliance, erosion control planning, and construction phase monitoring to ensure environmental protection and regulatory adherence for public and private projects.
Construction Management
Our construction management services ensure project execution aligns with design intent. We provide sediment control oversight, ADA compliance verification, and interdisciplinary coordination using BIM tools like Civil 3D to maintain quality and budget parameters throughout project delivery.
People
Reco Prianto
Principal
Founder Reco Prianto established CaliChi in 2009 after 15+ years at national engineering firms. His LEED-accredited expertise focuses on sustainable infrastructure solutions and collaborative design processes.
Questions
What geographic areas do you serve?
We provide services nationwide with project teams in California, Hawaii, and the Pacific Northwest. Our NCEES credentials enable rapid registration in additional states as needed.
What industries do you specialize in?
We serve retail, healthcare, education (K-14), senior living, transportation, and corporate campus developments with tailored civil engineering and utility coordination solutions.
How do you handle complex permitting processes?
Our team specializes in entitlements acquisition, jurisdictional negotiations, and public hearing presentations to streamline approvals for challenging development projects in strict regulatory environments.
Can you assist with sustainable design certifications?
Yes, both principals hold LEED accreditation and have coordinated over 50 certified projects incorporating green infrastructure and energy-efficient site development strategies.
What utility coordination services do you offer?
We manage dry utility design from initial due diligence through composite drawing approval, including joint trench coordination, rule 16/20 compliance, and utility provider negotiations.
How do you ensure project timelines are met?
Our partner-based model enables direct principal involvement in every project, combined with BIM technology integration and proactive risk management to maintain schedule integrity.
