Precision Civil Engineering

What Precision Civil Engineering does

Precision Civil Engineering, Inc. (PCE) is a founder-owned, private civil engineering and consulting firm headquartered in Fresno, California, founded in 2002 by Ed Dunkel Jr. The firm operates a full-service, integrated practice spanning eight divisions: Planning/Entitlements, Environmental Services, Land Surveying, Geographic Information Systems (GIS), Civil Engineering, Water Resources, Landscape Architecture, and Construction Management. PCE delivers these services on a project-based professional services model, with revenue generated through consulting engagements for both public sector clients (municipalities, counties, state agencies, school districts, public utilities) and private sector clients (master-plan developers, builders, architects, infrastructure owners) across California and, increasingly, Wisconsin.

The firm's technical platform is built around industry-standard civil engineering software, including AutoCAD Civil 3D for integrated drafting and design (claimed to accelerate projects by up to 75%), HEC-RAS for river and channel modeling, and a master planning suite (SewerCAD, WaterCAD, SWMM, StormCAD, CivilStorm, PondPack) for water and stormwater infrastructure. PCE was an early adopter of High Definition Laser Scanning and drone-based area mapping in California's Central Valley region. Specialized technical work includes bridge and culvert scour analysis, SWPPP/NPDES permitting, CEQA/NEPA environmental compliance, SB 610/SB 221 water supply assessments, MWELO-compliant landscape architecture, and LEED certification support.

PCE's go-to-market is enterprise field sales built on long-term municipal on-call contracts and direct relationships with private developers. Key engagement signals include on-call planning services for 14+ California municipalities (Fresno, Merced, Clovis, Kerman, Hanford, Yreka, Dunsmuir, Orange Cove, Coalinga, Arvin, Taft, Firebaugh, Atwater, Porterville), flagship project work for the California High-Speed Rail Authority (110-mile Merced-to-Sacramento and 21-mile Madera-to-Merced sections), and signature private developments including the 2,225-acre Riverstone master-planned community in Madera County and the Veterans Home of California senior living facility. The firm has expanded from 2 employees in 2002 to approximately 50 today, with offices in Fresno and Merced, California and Madison, Wisconsin, and a planned Visalia office. Revenue is project-based and quote-based; no public pricing is disclosed and no revenue figure has been publicly reported.

Name

Precision Civil Engineering

Legal name

Precision Civil Engineering, Inc.

Website

https://precisioneng.net

Company type

Private

Founded year

2002

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Precision Civil Engineering is a founder-owned civil engineering and consulting firm in Fresno, California, providing integrated planning, environmental, surveying, civil engineering, water resources, landscape architecture, and construction management services to municipalities, state agencies, and private developers across California and Wisconsin.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Civil Engineering Consulting

NAICS

Engineering Services (541330), Architectural, Engineering, and Related Services (5413)

SIC

Services-Engineering, Accounting, Research, Management (8700)

akta.pro primary industry

Civil & Structural Engineering Consulting (BPAHAIAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

Design-Build / EPC General Contracting (IMAFAAAD)

Keywords

• Civil engineering consulting
• Land surveying services
• Environmental planning services
• Water resources engineering
• Construction management services

Headquarters

HQ city

Fresno

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Engineering and Consulting Services: Precision Civil Engineering generates revenue through professional consulting and engineering services. As a full-service civil engineering and consulting firm, they provide services across multiple divisions including Planning, Environmental, Land Surveying, GIS, Civil Engineering, Water Resources, Landscape Architecture, and Construction Management. Revenue is generated through project-based consulting engagements with government agencies and private developers.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Precision Civil Engineering is a full-service civil engineering and consulting firm delivering turn-key services across eight integrated disciplines: Planning/Entitlements, Environmental Services, Land Surveying, Geographical Information Systems (GIS), Civil Engineering, Water Resources, Landscape Architecture, and Construction Management. The firm serves public agencies (cities, counties, state agencies, school districts) and private developers throughout California, coordinating all project phases from planning and entitlements through design, surveying, environmental compliance, and construction management.

Product overview

Precision Civil Engineering is a full-service civil engineering and consulting firm offering integrated services across eight core divisions: Planning/Entitlements, Environmental Services, Land Surveying, Geographical Information Systems (GIS), Civil Engineering, Water Resources, Landscape Architecture, and Construction Management. The firm operates as a single unified platform providing turn-key services under one roof, enabling better project collaboration, improved responsiveness, and closer budget monitoring. Services span the entire project lifecycle from initial planning and environmental compliance through land surveying, civil design, water resources engineering, landscape architecture, and construction management, serving clients throughout California.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Planning / Entitlements Comprehensive land use and environmental planning services including land use entitlements, municipal contract planning, public engagement, long-range planning, environmental planning, CEQA/NEPA compliance, entitlement processing, general plans, specific plans, and housing element updates for public agencies and private developers.
• Environmental Services Environmental planning and compliance services including CEQA/NEPA technical studies, site investigation, environmental impact reports, mitigated negative declarations, Phase I and II site assessments, biological permitting, and construction mitigation monitoring for land development and infrastructure projects.
• Land Surveying Comprehensive land surveying services including topographic and boundary surveys, ALTA/ACSM surveys, right-of-way surveys, easement documentation, construction staking, 3D laser scanning, drone area mapping, and GPS networks supporting infrastructure and land development projects across California.
• Geographical Information Systems (GIS) GIS services for input, management, analysis, and reporting of geographical information including infrastructure mapping, surveying support, asset management, feasibility studies, data conversion, and GIS software installation and training for municipalities and private developers.
• Civil Engineering Civil engineering design services including grading and drainage design, storm water master planning, sewer and water system master planning, domestic water system design, wastewater system design, reclaimed water systems, bridge and culvert analysis, and SWPPP-NPDES permitting using AutoCAD Civil 3D, HEC-RAS, SewerCAD, WaterCAD, SWMM, StormCAD, CivilStorm, and PondPack.
• Water Resources Water resources management and engineering services including hydraulic and hydrologic modeling, water supply management, SWPPP/NPDES permitting, flood studies, stormwater management, water and wastewater infrastructure, and hydrogeologic evaluations compliant with SB 610, SB 221, CEQA, and NEPA.
• Landscape Architecture Landscape architecture planning and design services including MWELO compliance, sustainable design, graphic renderings, open space and park plans, and LEED project certification for residential communities, business parks, commercial centers, and town centers from conceptual design through construction administration.
• Construction Management Construction management services overseeing all aspects of the construction process including estimating and budgeting, value engineering, contractor selection, constructability review, project scheduling, quality assurance, safety building, design-build, bidding documents, and RFI and change order management.

Quantifiable outcome

• Projects completed up to 75% faster using AutoCAD Civil 3D technology
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• City of Merced - Community Development DepartmentcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023PCE's Planning Division worked with the City of Merced Community Development Department and Thom Black, Architect to establish the City's Pre-Approved Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Program. The program was made possible by a SB 2 Planning Grant and is part of City efforts focused on encouraging infill housing.
• Thom Black, ArchitectminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023Collaborated with Thom Black, Architect on the City of Merced Pre-Approved ADU Program development.
• San Joaquin Valley REAP ProgramcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2022PCE served as the ADU Technical Assistance Provider for the San Joaquin Valley REAP Program, providing technical assistance to San Joaquin Valley agencies to help establish Pre-Approved ADU Programs.
• Fresno State - Lyles College of EngineeringminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2022Long-time supporter of Fresno State. Raised funds for Lyles College of Engineering through Engineering Yardage promotion ($5 per passing yard at home games). Presented $10,000 check at Fresno State Men's Basketball game. Ed Dunkel serves on the college's Advisory board and the Bulldog Foundation.
• City of FresnocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMunicipal contract planning services including on-call planning support, environmental review, and CEQA management for various city projects.
• Multiple Municipal ClientscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOn-call planning and environmental consulting services for cities including Clovis, Kerman, Hanford, Yreka, Dunsmuir, Orange Cove, Coalinga, Arvin, Taft, Firebaugh, Atwater, and Porterville.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Michael Baker International: National engineering, planning, and consulting firm with a strong transportation/infrastructure practice that competes for the same large public-sector work PCE pursues (e.g., CAHSRA-adjacent programs).
• AECOM: Global infrastructure consulting firm with major California presence. Competes for the largest civil engineering, environmental, and infrastructure programs including rail and water.
• WSP: Global engineering and professional services firm with a significant California presence, competing for the same transportation, water, and land development opportunities as PCE.
• Stantec: Global engineering, architecture, and environmental consulting firm with deep California practice. Competes with PCE on water resources, land development, and municipal planning work.
• Dewberry: National engineering, architecture, and consulting firm offering civil engineering, surveying, planning, and environmental services comparable to PCE's divisions.
• Tetra Tech: Global engineering and environmental consulting firm with strong water resources and environmental planning practices that overlap directly with PCE's water resources and environmental divisions.
• Kimley-Horn: National planning, engineering, and design consulting firm with strong California practice in land development, transportation, and water. Overlaps directly with PCE's services at a much larger scale.

Direct peers

• Fuscoe Engineering: California-based full-service civil engineering and land surveying firm with geotechnical and GIS capabilities. Closely mirrors PCE's service mix and California focus.
• BKF Engineers: California-headquartered civil engineering, surveying, and land development firm. Competes head-to-head with PCE on private development and municipal projects across Northern California.
• Psomas: California-based civil engineering, surveying, and planning firm with a similar multi-disciplinary service mix and Central Valley/SoCal presence. Closest direct competitor in geography, scale, and offering.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

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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