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Jay P.

Madera, California

$75/hr
5.0
56 jobs

Areas of Expertise: - Stormwater Modeling Reports and Drainage Studies - FEMA Flood Risk or Floodplain Analysis Reports – Hydrology and Hydraulic Modeling - Water and Sewer Capacity Evaluations - Pump Station / Force Main Hydraulic Analysis Qualifications: - 9 years of experience in the water modeling field - Licensed Professional Engineer in CA, NV, NY, WA, NC, FL, AL and TX Modeling Software Skills: - HEC-RAS (1D/2D), HEC-HMS, ICPR/StormWise, HydroCAD - PCSWMM (2D), ICM (2D) , SewerGEMS, XPSWMM - EPANET, InfoWater Pro, WaterGEMS

  • AutoCAD Civil 3D
  • Hydraulic Engineering
  • Hydrology
  • Wastewater Management
  • Water Distribution Modelling Software
  • Water Resources Engineering
  • Storm Water Management Model
  • Drainage
  • EPANET
  • Stormwater Management
  • Hydraulic Simulation
  • Water Treatment Engineering
  • HEC-RAS
  • HEC-HMS
  • Hydraflow
Brenden B.

Orange, California

$170/hr
4.8
181 jobs

I’m a California-licensed Professional Engineer with 12 years of experience providing practical, buildable structural solutions for residential and light commercial projects. My approach focuses on safety, constructability, and efficiency—helping projects move smoothly from design through permitting and construction. I specialize in structural calculations, framing design (wood, steel, and concrete), seismic and wind analysis, shear wall and diaphragm design, and foundation systems. I have extensive experience supporting permit submittals and responding to plan-check comments across California jurisdictions. Clients value my clear communication, responsiveness, and ability to explain structural concepts in plain language. I don’t just deliver calculations—I help solve real-world construction challenges and keep projects moving forward. Services include: Structural design & calculations Residential remodels, additions, and new construction Seismic retrofit & evaluation Framing plans & structural details Engineering letters & reports Permit and plan-check support If you’re looking for an experienced, California-licensed engineer who understands construction realities, I’d be happy to help

  • Autodesk AutoCAD
  • Engineering Design
  • Structural Engineering
  • Wood
  • Finite Element Analysis
  • Structural Detailing
  • Steel Structure
  • Structural Analysis
  • Advance Steel
  • Structural Drawing
  • Reinforced Concrete Structures
  • Earthquake Engineering
  • Wooden Structure
  • Drafting
Feldronio E.

Costa Mesa, California

$85/hr
5.0
7 jobs

30+ years of experience in land development in L.A. County, Riverside County, San Bernardino County, Orange County, Ventura County and San Deigo County in residential and commercial projects. Oversee the preparation of grading, erosion control, street, storm drain, sewer and water plans and reports and drainage reports and SWPPP reports. Oversee the preparing of applications and necessary plans and reports for permitting for both final and preliminary (entitlement). Subdivision Planning and Design & Site Analysis: street and lots and utility and drainage /water quality basins layout and applying local zoning and municipal, county, state and federal design codes.

  • Utility Design
  • Hydraulic Engineering
  • Drainage
  • Street
  • Stormwater Management
Dave Z.

Redding, California

$60/hr
5.0
17 jobs

I have been in the surveying/civil engineering business since 1979, currently still working for an engineering company that I have been with 30+ years and looking to retire in the next 5 years. I would like to supplement my retirement with civil work, grading plans, topographic surveys and creating 3d models for machine control.

  • Civil Engineering
  • 3D Modeling
  • Drafting
Paige B.

Huntington Beach, California

$130/hr
5.0
42 jobs

Paige is a registered civil engineer/professional engineer (P.E.) in the State of California and a Certified Floodplain Manager (CFM). She has been working in the field of stormwater management and drainage engineering for over 10 years. Paige's expertise lies at the intersection of the built environment and the natural world. She has been involved in a variety of projects throughout her career including highway drainage projects, hydraulic modeling for dams and spillways, stream stabilization, floodplain mapping, fluvial studies, environmental compliance, stormwater best management practice (BMP) design, and watershed planning. She has also prepared numerous grading and drainage plans as well as hydrology reports/WQMPs. Paige holds a Master of Science (M.S.) degree in Biological and Agricultural Engineering from North Carolina State University and a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Environmental and Natural Resources Engineering from Purdue University with a Minor in Soil Science.

  • Civil Engineering
  • AutoCAD Civil 3D
  • ArcGIS
  • QGIS
  • Hydrology
  • Drainage
  • ArcGIS Online
  • Project Plans
  • Specifications
Mark P.

Carlsbad, California

$100/hr
5.0
13 jobs

Civil Engineer with over 20 years of development experience. I provide freelance civil engineering services to developers, builders, architects and engineers for any size project (single lots to large master planned communities). I have experience managing the planning process of projects, engineer design, improvement plans, cost estimating, project management and construction support.

  • Civil Engineering
  • Autodesk AutoCAD
  • AutoCAD Civil 3D
  • Construction Management
  • Site Planning
  • Project Management

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