What Walsh Engineering does

Walsh Engineering is a full-service civil engineering firm founded in 2013 and headquartered in San Luis Obispo, California. The firm provides integrated civil engineering, land surveying, water and wastewater, stormwater/SWPPPS, and project facilitation services for land development and infrastructure projects. Its service portfolio spans schematic design, final design, permits, and construction administration, delivered through a four-step process beginning with a complimentary consultation.

The firm serves a diverse client base across California, Idaho, and Arizona, including commercial developers (Target, Hampton Inn, Autocamp), wine industry clients (Daou and Copia Vineyards), educational institutions (Cal Poly SLO), government agencies (California Men's Colony, Housing Authority of San Luis Obispo), and non-profit developers (Habitat for Humanity, Corporation for Better Housing). The company employs 61 people and operates with a small, collaborative team led by Principal Engineer Matt Walsh and Principal Operations Manager Katie, supported by associate and assistant engineers.

Walsh Engineering generates revenue through project-based professional service fees, with pricing determined after an initial consultation and scope development. The firm holds Licensed Professional Engineer credentials in California and Idaho, Qualified SWPPP Developer/Practitioner certification from CASQA, and Dust Control certification from the San Joaquin Air Pollution Control District. The company is family-owned with no external investors, funding rounds, or M&A activity, and markets primarily through its website, professional associations, and referral-based relationship selling.

Name

Walsh Engineering

Legal name

Walsh Engineering

Website

https://walshengineering.net

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Walsh Engineering is a family-owned, full-service civil engineering firm based in San Luis Obispo, California, providing integrated land development, surveying, water/wastewater, stormwater, and permitting services to commercial, residential, educational, and government clients across California, Idaho, and Arizona.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Civil Engineering Services

NAICS

Engineering Services (541330)

SIC

Services-Engineering Services (8711)

akta.pro primary industry

Civil & Structural Engineering Consulting (BPAHAIAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Water, Wastewater & Hydraulics Engineering Consulting (BPAHAIAD), Construction Management & Delivery (EPCM/CMAR/Design-Build Oversight) (EUANALAE)

Keywords

• Civil engineering services
• Land surveying
• Water wastewater engineering
• Stormwater management
• Land development design

Headquarters

HQ city

San Luis Obispo

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, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Civil Engineering Professional Services: Professional engineering consulting services billed on a project basis. Services include civil engineering design, land surveying, water and wastewater engineering, stormwater management, and project facilitation. Revenue is generated through project-based fees for schematic design, final design, permits, and construction administration phases.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Walsh Engineering is a civil engineering firm that delivers full-service land development and infrastructure design across California's Central Coast. Its core offerings include civil engineering, land surveying, water and wastewater system design, stormwater management and SWPPPS, grading and subdivision plans, feasibility studies, permitting assistance, construction observation, and end-to-end project facilitation for commercial, residential, and institutional clients.

Product overview

Walsh Engineering is a full-service civil engineering firm offering integrated services for land development and infrastructure projects. The company's core offerings consist of five interconnected service areas: Civil Engineering (covering street improvements, grading, drainage, utilities, and stormwater control), Land Surveying (boundary, topographic, ALTA surveys, and mapping), Water & Wastewater Services (system analysis, septic systems, plant design), Stormwater & SWPPPS Services (pollution prevention, permit processing, water quality monitoring), and Project Facilitation (entitlements, permits, construction administration). These services work together to guide clients from initial consultation through project completion, with a four-step process: complimentary consultation, scope and schematic design, final design and permits, and construction administration.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Civil Engineering Services
• Land Surveying Services
• Water & Wastewater Engineering Services
• Stormwater & SWPPPS Services
• Project Facilitation Services
• Feasibility Studies
• Permitting Assistance

Quantifiable outcome

• Projects completed on time and on budget through collaborative teamwork approach

Named customers10 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• SLO Chamber of CommerceminorOthersCorporate member of the San Luis Obispo Chamber of Commerce, providing networking and community engagement opportunities.
• American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE)minorOthersCorporate member of ASCE, supporting the civil engineering profession and staying connected with industry standards and practices.
• Cal Poly College of EngineeringminorOthersDonor to Cal Poly College of Engineering, supporting engineering education and potentially recruiting Cal Poly graduates.
• YMCA of San Luis ObispominorOthersDonor to the YMCA of San Luis Obispo, supporting community programs.
• Woods Humane SocietyminorOthersDonor to Woods Humane Society, supporting animal welfare in the local community.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Wallace Group: San Luis Obispo-based multi-discipline engineering firm offering civil, surveying, and land development services in the same Central Coast market. Highly comparable in size, service mix, and regional focus.
• Cannon Corp: California-based civil engineering and surveying firm serving public and private clients across multiple California regions. Comparable service portfolio including land development, water resources, and surveying.
• Psomas: Western US civil engineering, surveying, and consulting firm with strong California presence. Overlaps with Walsh Engineering on land development, surveying, and infrastructure design services.
• Brown and Caldwell: Engineering consulting firm specializing in water and wastewater infrastructure, directly comparable to Walsh's Water & Wastewater Services line. Both serve municipal and private clients on water system design and regulatory compliance.

Broad incumbents

• Kimley-Horn: Large national engineering consulting firm with broad land development, transportation, and environmental practices. Competes for similar commercial and residential site development projects but at significantly larger scale.
• NV5 Global: Technical engineering and consulting firm offering infrastructure, environmental, and surveying services across the US. Comparable on civil engineering and surveying offerings but with far broader geographic and service reach.
• Michael Baker International: Nationwide engineering and consulting firm with significant land development, water, and transportation practices. Competes for similar municipal and private development work but operates at much larger scale.
• Stantec: Global engineering, architecture, and environmental services firm with substantial land development and water infrastructure practices in California. Competes for similar private and municipal site development engagements.
• AECOM: Global infrastructure consulting firm with extensive US land development and water capabilities. Competes for larger enterprise and public-sector projects overlapping with Walsh's service lines.

Regional players

• Rincon Consultants: California-based environmental and civil engineering consulting firm serving the Western US. Comparable in California regional focus and overlap on land development entitlements and environmental permitting.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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