cbec eco engineering

What cbec eco engineering does

cbec eco engineering was a specialized water resources engineering and ecological restoration firm headquartered in West Sacramento, California. Founded in 2007, the firm focused on managing water-dependent ecosystems — including floodplains, channels, and wetlands — for public agencies and nonprofit clients across the Western United States, with primary concentration in California. The company delivered professional engineering services on a project basis, addressing environmental infrastructure challenges where infrastructure performance and ecological outcomes intersect (e.g., floodplain restoration, fish passage design, habitat enhancement, watershed-scale analysis).

Following its acquisition by Verdantas on August 15, 2024, cbec's capabilities (anchored by approximately 42 experts) became part of Verdantas' broader environmental science, engineering, and consulting platform. The combined platform leverages a 130-year-old flow lab testing facility and spans hydrology, hydraulics, fluid dynamics, fish passage, habitat restoration, and stormwater treatment design, with documented project coverage across close to 2,000 miles of river systems in the Western United States. Verdantas, the acquirer, is itself backed by private equity sponsor Sterling Investment Partners.

The revenue model was professional services — fee-for-project engagements sold through direct enterprise relationships with public agencies and nonprofits. Go-to-market was field-based enterprise sales targeting government water, flood control, transportation, and conservation buyers in California and adjacent Western states. No productized software, recurring SaaS, or licensing component was disclosed, and no pricing schedule is publicly available. Post-acquisition, cbec no longer operates as an independent entity.

Name

cbec eco engineering

Legal name

cbec eco engineering

Website

https://cbecoeng.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2007

Operating status

Acquired

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

cbec eco engineering was a West Sacramento-based water resources engineering and ecological restoration specialist founded in 2007, serving public agencies and nonprofits across the Western United States, particularly California. The firm managed floodplain, channel, and wetland restoration projects and was acquired by Verdantas in August 2024.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Environmental Engineering Services

NAICS

Environmental Consulting Services (541620), Engineering Services (541330)

SIC

Services-Engineering Services (8711), Services-Commercial Physical & Biological Research (8731)

akta.pro primary industry

Water, Wastewater & Hydraulics Engineering Consulting (BPAHAIAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Conservation, Restoration & Biodiversity Services (Habitat, Wetlands, Riparian) (IMAMAJAH), Hydropower EPC & Construction (Civil Works, Electromechanical) (EUACAEAF), Environmental & Permitting Execution Services (Erosion Control, Habitat Mitigation, Compliance) (EUAEADAL)

Keywords

• Water resources engineering
• Ecological restoration
• Floodplain restoration
• Wetland restoration
• River systems engineering

Headquarters

HQ city

West Sacramento

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Professional Engineering Services: Water resources engineering and ecological restoration services to public agencies and nonprofits in the Western United States

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Core offering

cbec eco engineering provides water resources engineering and ecological restoration services for water-dependent ecosystems, with a specialized focus on floodplain, channel, and wetland restoration. The firm delivers integrated eco-engineering solutions for public agencies and nonprofit clients across the Western United States, particularly California, addressing projects where infrastructure and environmental restoration intersect. Since August 2024, cbec has operated as part of Verdantas' integrated environmental science, engineering, and consulting platform.

Product overview

cbec eco engineering, acquired by Verdantas in August 2024, operates as a water resources engineering and ecological restoration specialist. The company offers specialized eco-engineering capabilities focused on water resource solutions where infrastructure and environment intersect. These services integrate with Verdantas' broader flow lab testing facilities (130-year-old) and comprehensive river and flow-related solutions portfolio, including hydrology, hydraulics, fluid dynamics, fish passage, habitat restoration, and watershed-scale analysis services across close to 2,000 miles of river systems in the Western United States, particularly California.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Water Resources Engineering Engineering services for water resource management projects, addressing water supply, flood management, infrastructure, and ecological objectives for public agencies and nonprofits in the Western US.
• Ecological Restoration Ecological restoration services for water-dependent ecosystems, including floodplain, channel, and wetland restoration projects that deliver long-term ecological benefits alongside flood protection or water quality improvements.
• Floodplain Restoration Floodplain restoration services that reconnect waterways and restore natural floodplain functions, balancing habitat health with flood management objectives for public agencies and nonprofits.
• Wetland Restoration Wetland restoration services that preserve and restore critical wetland ecosystems, supporting water quality, habitat, and regulatory compliance objectives.
• Channel Restoration Channel restoration services that re-naturalize river and stream channels, including side channel and floodplain reconnection projects to support habitat and water flow objectives.

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• VerdantasflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 15 August 2024Verdantas, an integrated environmental science, engineering, and consulting firm backed by Sterling Investment Partners, acquired cbec eco engineering. The acquisition adds 42 experts to Verdantas and significantly strengthens its water resource offerings in the Western United States, particularly California. The deal aligns with Verdantas' sustainable vision and enhances its ability to attract and serve clients in the West.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves3 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Direct peers

• Brown and Caldwell: Specialist environmental engineering and consulting firm focused on water and wastewater infrastructure for public-sector clients in the Western US. Closely comparable to cbec in client base, water specialization, and regional California/Western US orientation.
• Anchor QEA: Water resources, environmental, and ecological restoration consulting firm serving public agencies and tribes. Direct peer to cbec given overlapping expertise in floodplain restoration, fish passage, and watershed-scale water resources work.

Broad incumbents

• AECOM: One of the largest global infrastructure consulting firms, with substantial water resources, environmental, and ecosystem restoration capabilities. Directly overlaps with cbec's offerings but competes across a much wider portfolio of services and geographies.
• HDR Inc. Engineering and consulting firm with a sizeable water, hydrology, hydraulics, and ecosystem services practice. Overlaps directly with cbec's core technical capabilities, particularly on river system, dam, and habitat projects.
• Verdantas: Acquirer of cbec — an integrated environmental science, engineering, and consulting platform with hydrology, hydraulics, habitat restoration, and 130-year-old flow lab capabilities. Direct strategic overlap with cbec's services and the platform that now houses its work.
• Tetra Tech: Global environmental and engineering consulting leader with deep water resources, hydrology, and ecosystem restoration practices. Highly comparable to cbec's water + ecological restoration focus, but at vastly larger scale and broader geographic reach.
• WSP: Global engineering and professional services firm with a strong water and environment practice, including river restoration and flood management. Competes with cbec on similar public-agency work but operates at national and international scale.
• Michael Baker International: Engineering, consulting, and advisory firm with significant water resources, environmental, and ecosystem restoration practices. Comparable to cbec in public-sector water work, but with broader infrastructure capabilities and national scale.
• ICF International: Professional services firm with environmental management, climate resilience, and water-resources advisory practices serving public-sector and nonprofit clients. Comparable in client mix and regulatory-environmental focus, with a wider advisory and policy portfolio.
• Stantec: International engineering, architecture, and environmental consulting firm with strong water and environmental practices. Comparable to cbec in serving public agencies on water and habitat projects, but with a much broader service portfolio and global footprint.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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