Reco Prianto, PE

Reco Prianto, PE is the founder and principal engineer at Calichi Design Group. Licensed in 9 states (CA, OR, HI, WA, NV, AZ, CO, NM, TX), he has delivered 400+ projects across site civil engineering, dry utility design, stormwater, and fire protection engineering since founding the firm in 2009. His project portfolio includes schools, affordable housing, mixed-use developments, and transit facilities for clients including Oakland Unified School District, JPMorgan Chase, Gensler, McCarthy Building Companies, and the Port of Oakland. Reco holds a California QSD/QSP certification and is SLBE-certified by Alameda County and OUSD. He writes about civil engineering practice, permitting, and California infrastructure.

What Does a Civil Engineer Do on a Development Project?

Civil Engineering for School Construction: What K-12 Projects Require

Fire Protection Engineer vs. MEP Engineer: What’s the Difference?

Does Your Project Need a Grading Permit? Here’s How to Tell

Where Do Utility Stub-Outs Go? A Guide for Developers and Architects

Stormwater Runoff Issues That Delay Projects (And How to Avoid Them)