Trusted Civil Engineering Across California
Land development and site infrastructure projects in California come with a long list of regulatory, environmental, and jurisdictional requirements. Navigating that landscape takes civil engineers who understand not only the technical side of the work, but also the agencies, permit processes, and site conditions unique to California municipalities.
JMC² has been providing civil engineering services in CA since 1996. Under the leadership of founder John Cruikshank, PE, F.ASCE — a Fellow of the American Society of Civil Engineers — and Senior Project Manager Khaled Abdo, PE, our civil engineering team has built a reputation for delivering thorough, accurate, and permit-ready work across a wide range of project types.
What Sets JMC²'s Civil Engineering Approach Apart
Many civil engineering firms offer a standard menu of services. JMC² takes a different approach: we start by thoroughly understanding the site, the owner’s goals, the end users, and the regulatory environment before putting pen to paper. That upfront investment in understanding pays dividends throughout design and construction — fewer surprises, fewer revisions, and faster approvals.
Our civil engineering team maintains active communication with clients, contractors, and reviewing agencies throughout every project phase. We don’t disappear after submitting plans — we stay engaged through permitting, construction, and closeout.
Civil Engineering Services in California & Beyond
-Site Assessments — detailed review of existing topography, utilities, drainage patterns, and entitlement constraints
-Grading Design — earthwork plans developed to balance cut and fill, minimize import/export, and achieve proper drainage
-Hydrology & Hydraulic Studies — analysis of rainfall runoff, flow rates, and drainage system capacity
-Drainage System Design — storm drain networks, retention/detention basins, and surface drainage solutions
-Water Quality Management Plans (WQMPs) — post-construction stormwater compliance plans required for most California development projects
-Utility Plans — design and coordination of water, sewer, dry utilities, and service connections
-Street Improvement & B-Permit Plans — curb, gutter, sidewalk, and public right-of-way improvement plans for Los Angeles and other local jurisdictions
-Master & Specific Planning — long-range land use and infrastructure planning for larger development sites
-Construction Administration — on-site civil engineering support during construction to verify plan compliance and resolve field issues
-QSD/QSP SWPPP Services — JMC² is qualified to prepare and administer Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plans as both a Qualified SWPPP Developer (QSD) and Qualified SWPPP Practitioner (QSP)
-EIR Support — technical civil engineering input for Environmental Impact Reports
Public and Private Sector Experience in Civil Engineering
JMC²’s civil engineering portfolio in California spans both public agency work and private development. On the public side, we’ve worked with the Los Angeles Unified School District on school campus infrastructure, collaborated with the Los Angeles Department of Parks and Recreation on athletic field construction at San Pedro High School, and supported the US Army Corps of Engineers on complex infrastructure assignments.
On the private side, our civil engineering team has tackled everything from commercial site development in dense urban environments to multi-building campus projects requiring careful coordination with multiple utility providers and municipal departments.
With offices in both Los Angeles County and Orange County, JMC² is well-positioned to serve civil engineering clients throughout the Southern California region. We’re familiar with the permitting requirements of dozens of local jurisdictions — which means we can anticipate review comments, coordinate pre-application meetings effectively, and help you avoid the delays that come with unfamiliar territory.