Team Bios

Team Bios

Steve Helfrich
Steve Helfrich is a licensed civil engineer with over 35 years of experience. His professional experience includes residential, commercial, and industrial project design and construction. As a design engineer, he has worked on or reviewed thousands of projects in California, Nevada, Arizona, Texas, Saudi Arabia, Gulf of Mexico, Iraq, Kuwait, Trinidad, and Zaire.  To learn more about Steve’s experience in the industry, click here to read Steve Helfrich’s resume.

Civil Engineer
Our civil engineers will design all of the site-work aspects of your project. This includes surface drainage design, rough and precise grading plan design, and retaining wall designs.  They have over 35 years of experience in both the private and public sector.

Electrical Engineer
Our electrical engineers will prepare electrical line diagrams, panel schedules, electrical calculations, and fixture selection for your project. They have over 20 years of experience.

Geotechnical Engineer
Our geotechnical engineers will investigate the subsurface conditions and prepare foundation, grading, and slope stabilization recommendations. They have over 35 years of experience.

Mechanical Engineer
Our mechanical engineers will prepare plumbing, heating and air conditioning design, and Title-24 calculations for your project. They have over 15 years of experience.

Structural Engineer
Our structural engineers will prepare structural calculations for your project. These calculations and designs will comply with all regulations regarding gravity, seismic, and wind loading conditions. They have over 25 years of experience.

Geologists
Our geologists will provide geologic research, subsurface exploration, geologic mapping, and geologic analysis services for your project. They have over 20 years of experience.

Richard George, PG, CEG – Geologist

Richard has nearly 30 years experience in field geology following completion of his undergraduate degree at the University of California, Riverside. His formal education extended beyond his degree with some graduate school and work-related, environmental and engineering geology courses. Read more.

Architectural Draftsman/Designer
Our architectural draftsmen/designers have over 20 years of experience and are proficient in AutoCAD. They will prepare your site plan, floor plan, elevations, and building sections, as well as architectural and structural details and specifications.

Civil Draftsman/Designer
Our civil draftsmen/designers will prepare your drainage, street improvements, curb and gutter, sidewalk, and grading plans. They have more than 15 years of experience and are proficient with the latest versions of AutoCAD. They will research the specific municipal codes and regulations that apply to your project.

Structural Draftsman/Designers
Our structural draftsmen/designers have more than 20 years of experience and are proficient with AutoCAD. They are knowledgeable about the latest building codes and local amendments. They will prepare foundation, framing, and roof plans. In addition, they also prepare construction details and specifications.

Building Permit Expeditors
Our plan expeditor has extensive experience in navigating the Southern California construction permitting process. She has over 20 years of experience.