Civil Engineering Services in San Francisco, CA
Calichi Design Group serves San Francisco and the greater Bay Area with civil engineering, stormwater management, site planning, and water infrastructure design. San Francisco’s complex urban permitting environment, tight site constraints, and rigorous sustainability standards require an engineer who understands both technical depth and local process.
Our Oakland office positions us perfectly for San Francisco projects. We’ve worked on development, infrastructure upgrades, and environmental remediation in San Francisco and have expertise in navigating the City’s planning approval process, DBI requirements, and stormwater mandate.
Our Services in San Francisco
Calichi’s core services include:
- Civil Site Engineering — Urban infill design, retaining walls, and constrained-site solutions
- Stormwater Management & Green Infrastructure — San Francisco’s stormwater mandate, bioretention, and permeable pavement
- SWPPP Consulting — Bay Area NPDES permit compliance and CGP requirements
- Fire Flow & Accessibility Design — Fire lane design, ADA-compliant ramps, and CFC compliance
- Utility Coordination — Water, sewer, gas, and electrical integration in dense urban sites
- Environmental Site Design — Sustainable site practices, tree protection, and habitat restoration
- Grading & Drainage — Cut/fill management and site-specific hydrology
San Francisco’s high-density environment, steep terrain, and environmental sensitivity demand careful engineering. We’re experienced in working with limited right-of-way, deep underground utilities, and intensive permit review.
Why Calichi for San Francisco Projects
San Francisco presents unique engineering challenges: steep topography, clay and bedrock soils, dense infrastructure, and some of the nation’s most stringent environmental and sustainability standards. The City’s stormwater mandate requires treatment of 100% of runoff from project sites, making green infrastructure and low-impact development non-negotiable design criteria.
Development in San Francisco requires coordination with the Department of Building Inspection, Planning Department, Public Utilities Commission, and often the Port Authority. Timelines are long, and revisions are common—an engineer with San Francisco experience can anticipate these challenges and design proactively.
Get Started
Planning a San Francisco project? Calichi Design Group can help you navigate the city’s technical and permitting requirements. Contact us for a free consultation.
Call (510) 555-0100 or email projects@calichi.com. We’re in Oakland and available for in-person meetings and site visits.
Other Bay Area Service Areas
Calichi Design Group also provides civil engineering services in Walnut Creek, CA and Sacramento, CA. Contact us to discuss your project.