Romig Engineers

What Romig Engineers does

Romig Engineers, Inc. is a privately held geotechnical and geologic engineering firm founded in 1994 by Glenn Romig, P.E., G.E., headquartered in San Carlos, California. The firm provides an integrated suite of services across four core offerings: Geologic Hazard Studies (field mapping, landslide mapping, fault location studies, fault trenching, geophysical surveys), Geotechnical Engineering (foundation design, slope stability analysis, liquefaction studies, seismic design, pavement design), Construction Observation (field monitoring, shoring and dewatering, pile installation monitoring, electronic field reporting), and in-house Laboratory Testing (ASTM-compliant compaction, Atterberg limits, consolidation, direct shear, triaxial, and corrosion testing). The firm serves projects ranging from single-family residences on steep Bay Area terrain to high-rise commercial and municipal developments throughout the San Francisco, Silicon Valley, and East Bay regions. Its distinguishing technical asset is a proprietary database of more than 6,500 completed Bay Area projects documenting local soil and geologic conditions, which informs site feasibility assessments and design criteria.

Romig operates as a professional services firm with project-based, quote-driven fees rather than fixed or subscription pricing, and it has been a stable, profitable, privately held entity for 30 years without external institutional capital. Its go-to-market is sales-led and almost entirely referral-based, with most work originating from architects, structural engineers, civil engineers, and contractors rather than competitive bid processes. The customer base is horizontally segmented across residential developers, commercial and mixed-use developers, municipal and public sector clients, and architecture/design teams. Notable named projects include the Menlo Gateway office building (Facebook-occupied), Moffett Gateway Campus (two LEED Platinum towers on auger cast piles), Hotel Nia (11 stories on deep driven piles), Station 1300 Menlo Park (222,000 SF mixed-use), Park James Hotel Menlo Park, Palo Alto Public Safety Building, and multiple award-winning residences with Feldman Architecture and Arcanum Architecture. Technology is conventional geotechnical engineering practice; there is no disclosed AI/ML, software product, or platform offering. The firm employs approximately 30-40 technical and administrative staff including licensed engineers, geologists, field and laboratory technicians, with the senior leadership team holding over 100 years of combined Bay Area geotechnical experience.

Name

Romig Engineers

Legal name

Romig Engineers, Inc.

Website

https://romigengineers.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1994

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Romig Engineers is a privately held geotechnical and geologic engineering firm founded in 1994, serving residential, commercial, municipal, and architecture clients across the San Francisco Bay Area with site investigation, foundation design, geologic hazard studies, construction observation, and in-house laboratory testing.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Geotechnical Engineering Services

NAICS

Engineering Services (541330), Engineering Services (54133), Architectural, Engineering, and Related Services (5413)

SIC

Services-Engineering Services (8711), Services-Engineering, Accounting, Research, Management (8700)

akta.pro primary industry

Geotechnical Design, Engineering & Consulting (Analysis, Design, Peer Review) (IMAFAOAK)

akta.pro secondary industries

Geotechnical & Subsurface Engineering Consulting (BPAHAIAB), Geotechnical Site Investigation & Engineering Geology (Borings, Lab Testing) (EUAHAFAE), Geotechnical Instrumentation & Monitoring (Settlement, Inclinometers, Piezometers) (IMAFAOAH), Construction Engineering & Constructability Consulting (BPAHAIAN)

Keywords

• Geotechnical engineering services
• Geologic hazard assessment
• Foundation engineering consulting
• Construction observation testing
• Geotechnical laboratory testing

Headquarters

HQ city

San Carlos

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Geotechnical Consulting Services: Project-based consulting fees for geotechnical investigations, geologic studies, and engineering analysis. Services span from initial site feasibility through construction observation and testing.
2. Construction Observation and Testing: Field observation and testing services during construction including nuclear density testing, footing excavations observation, deep foundation installation monitoring.
3. Laboratory Testing Services: Fee-for-service geotechnical laboratory testing including soil classification, compaction, strength testing, and environmental sampling.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels1 record

Core offering

Romig Engineers provides geotechnical and geological engineering consulting services through site investigation, engineering analysis and design, construction observation, and in-house laboratory testing. Engagements span single-family residential to large commercial, mixed-use, and public-sector construction projects throughout the San Francisco Bay Area, addressing site feasibility, foundation design, slope stability, liquefaction, seismic, and construction-phase earthwork challenges. The firm supports clients from early advisor stage through construction observation and testing.

Product overview

Romig Engineers is a premier geotechnical engineering and geologic services firm headquartered in San Carlos, California, founded in 1994. The firm offers an integrated suite of geotechnical consulting services organized around four core offerings: Geologic Hazard Studies (site-specific field mapping, landslide mapping, fault location and trenching, and geophysical surveys); Geotechnical Engineering (foundation design, slope stability analysis, liquefaction studies, and seismic design); Construction Observation (field monitoring, testing, and verification during earthwork and foundation installation); and In-House Laboratory Testing (comprehensive soil and rock testing per ASTM standards). These services are delivered through site investigation, engineering analysis, design support, and construction phase observation, serving projects ranging from single-family residences to high-rise commercial and municipal developments throughout the San Francisco Bay Area.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Geologic Hazard Studies Site-specific geologic hazard evaluation services for Bay Area properties, including site-specific field mapping, landslide mapping, fault location studies, fault trenching, and geophysical surveys, serving jurisdictions such as San Mateo County, Santa Clara County, Portola Valley, Woodside, Los Altos Hills, Los Gatos, Saratoga, and Cupertino.
• Geotechnical Engineering Engineering analysis and design services for mixed-use, residential, mid/high-rise, and specialty foundations, including tieback and earth anchors, swimming pool foundations, liquefaction studies, slope stability analyses, seismic design values, static settlement analyses, and pavement design.
• Construction Observation On-site observation and testing during construction, covering grading and earthwork, shallow and deep foundation installation, landslide mitigation, structural fills, utility trench backfill, shoring and bracing systems, and pile installation monitoring, with electronic field reports delivered to clients.
• In-House Laboratory Testing Comprehensive soil and rock laboratory testing performed in Romig's in-house laboratory under ASTM standards, including modified Proctor compaction (ASTM D1557), Atterberg limits, expansion index, particle size analysis, consolidation properties, direct shear testing, triaxial compression testing, corrosion potential testing, and environmental sampling.
• Site Investigation Services Subsurface site investigation services for Bay Area projects, including limited access borings, truck and deep drilled borings, cone penetration testing (CPT), drilling on steep slopes, specialty investigations, and geologic fault trenching, supported by Romig's proprietary database of more than 6,500 Bay Area projects.

Quantifiable outcome

• 6,500+ projects completed
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers11 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• Feldman ArchitecturecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLong-term collaboration on award-winning residential projects including Round House Los Altos Hills, The Sanctuary Palo Alto (2018 AIA Silicon Valley Design Award), and Atherton Pavilions. Romig provides geotechnical and geologic services while Feldman provides architectural design.
• Arcanum ArchitecturecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration on award-winning residential projects including Allied Arts Residence Menlo Park (2016 AIA SMC Design Award) and 6,700 SF Atherton Residence.
• BKF EngineersmajorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerCivil engineering partner on multiple projects including San Carlos Life Science Building, Menlo Gateway Hotel Nia, and Park James Hotel Menlo Park.
• Nishkian MenningermajorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerStructural engineering partner on projects including Menlo Gateway Hotel Nia, Park James Hotel Menlo Park, and Alma Street & Lytton mixed-use building.
• SDG ArchitecturemajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration on multiple projects including Triple L Woodside, Baron Park Palo Alto, and Pacifica Townhome Development.
• Hohbach-LewinmajorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerStructural engineering partner on Station 1300 Menlo Park and Menlo Park Courtyard House projects.
• Hayes Group ArchitectsmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerArchitectural partner on multiple Palo Alto projects including 278 University Avenue, 317 University Avenue, and 2995 Middlefield Palo Alto.
• Minkoff GroupmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration on 650 Live Oak Menlo Park (mixed-use with 2 levels underground parking) and 385 Sherman Avenue Palo Alto (complex dewatering and shoring).
• Morris EngineeringminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerStructural engineering partner on Baron Park Palo Alto (with full-height basketball court basement) and 524 Hamilton Palo Alto.
• South Bay ConstructionminorOthersGeneral contractor partner on San Carlos Life Science Building project.
• Baywest BuildersminorOthersGeneral contractor partner on The Sanctuary Palo Alto project.
• DES Architects + EngineersmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerArchitect and structural engineering partner on Moffett Gateway Campus (two 7-story LEED Platinum towers on auger cast piles).
• Cunningham GroupmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerArchitectural partner on Menlo Gateway Hotel Nia (11-story high-end hotel on deep driven pile foundations).

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• BAGG Engineers: Bay Area-based geotechnical and geo-environmental engineering firm offering site investigation, foundation design, and geologic hazard services to developers, architects, and public agencies — closely mirrors Romig's Bay Area specialty focus.
• Group Delta: California-based geotechnical, environmental, and materials engineering firm providing investigation, design, and construction observation services with overlapping Bay Area / Southern California coverage similar to Romig's model.
• Treadwell & Roloff: San Francisco Bay Area geotechnical engineering and geology consulting firm delivering site characterization, foundation design, and construction support for residential, commercial, and public sector clients — directly comparable regional peer.
• Wallace-Kuhl & Associates: Northern California geotechnical and geological engineering firm providing site investigation, engineering analysis, and construction observation services — directly comparable in regional scope, service offering, and target clients to Romig.
• Earth Systems: California-based geotechnical and engineering geology consulting firm offering investigation, foundation design, and construction observation services across the state — directly comparable to Romig in service mix, customer base, and regional California focus.

Broad incumbents

• Kleinfelder: Large national engineering, geotechnical, and environmental services firm with significant Bay Area presence, providing overlapping geotechnical investigation, foundation design, and construction services to infrastructure and commercial clients at greater scale.
• Terracon Consultants: Large national geotechnical, environmental, and facilities engineering consultancy with a California presence, offering site investigation and construction services to commercial, institutional, and infrastructure clients.
• Langan Engineering & Environmental Services: Major national geotechnical and environmental engineering consultancy with a California footprint, offering site investigation, foundation engineering, and geologic services to commercial, residential, and institutional clients — a broader-scale competitor to Romig.

Emerging players

• Geo-Engineering Solutions: California geotechnical and engineering geology firm focused on site investigation, foundation recommendations, and construction support — a smaller specialty competitor with overlapping Bay Area / California service offerings.

Regional players

• Cotton, Shires and Associates: Northern California geotechnical and geological engineering firm serving the greater Sacramento / Bay Area region with site investigation and foundation design services — comparable in discipline mix though operating in a partially overlapping California geography.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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