Dokken Engineering

Transforming design.

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About the firm

Dokken Engineering is a California-based civil engineering practice focused on transportation and community infrastructure. It guides public agency projects from concept through construction, offering services spanning structural design, environmental planning, right-of-way assistance, and public outreach.

Established
1986
Team
Midsize
Firm type
Civil Engineering · Structural Engineering · Environmental Engineering · Transportation Engineering · Land Surveying

People

Dick DokkenFounder & Chairman

Rick LiptakCEO

John KlemunesPresident

Sarah HolmEnvironmental Services Manager

Rosa GriggsStructures Services Manager

Steve KooymanOrange County Manager

Juann RamosVice President & Group Manager of Right of Way, Drainage & Road Design

Jamie FormicoRight of Way Services Manager

Ashley Orsaba-FindersWater and Civil Group Manager

Brian StephensonRedding Regional Manager

Mark TarrallVice President & San Diego Regional Manager

Matt GriggsVice President & Group Manager of Bridge & Road Design

Capabilities

Feasibility & Funding

Helping public agencies launch projects by identifying funding sources and conducting early planning.

  • Grant Writing Support

    Assisting with securing state and federal funding for infrastructure development.

Preliminary Engineering & Environmental Services

Managing the environmental review process and providing necessary biological and cultural compliance documentation.

  • CEQA and NEPA Compliance

    Navigating environmental regulations to deliver robust, compliant documentation.

  • Biological and Archaeological Studies

    Field analysis and assessments conducted by in-house biologists and archaeologists.

Design & Right of Way

Providing civil and structural design alongside right-of-way acquisition services.

  • Roadway & Intersection Design

    Engineering modern roadway corridors, intersections, streetscapes, and roundabouts.

  • Bridge & Structural Engineering

    Designing bridges, pedestrian overcrossings, and specialized community structures.

  • Freeways & Interchanges

    Engineering complex high-speed transportation corridors.

  • Right of Way Acquisition

    Managing real estate and property acquisition requirements for public works.

  • Hydraulics & Hydrology

    Addressing drainage, water quality, and environmental hydrology.

Active Transportation

Designing pedestrian trails, multi-use paths, and Class I bike facilities.

  • Bike Path and Trail Design

    Creating recreational and commuter trail systems to connect communities.

  • Pedestrian and Mobility Plans

    Designing urban mobility plans to enhance the walking and wheeling experience.

  • Americans with Disabilities Act Compliance

    Ensuring infrastructure designs meet all federal and state accessibility standards.

Public Outreach

Facilitating community engagement and stakeholder coordination.

Construction Support

Offering engineering oversight and construction support to successfully deliver infrastructure projects.

Industries

Transportation · Highways & Roads · Bridges · Transit · Parks & Open Space · Government · Environmental & Remediation · Water Resources

Projects

Zittle Family Amphitheater Shade Structure

Folsom, CA · Sports & Recreation · 2021 · Client: City of Folsom

Project details

Provided structural engineering, design, and year-round shadow modeling for a new retractable motorized shade structure supported by wire cables in historic Folsom.

San Diego River Trail - Walker Preserve

Santee, CA · Parks & Open Space · Client: City of Santee

Project details

Designed active transportation trail systems to connect communities and enhance local outdoor recreation spaces.

SR-99 Chico Bikeway

Chico, CA · Transportation · Client: City of Chico

Project details

Rendered and designed safe bicycle connectivity paths running parallel to the State Route 99 corridor.

Homewood Bike Trail

Lake Tahoe, CA · Parks & Open Space

Project details

Designed a dedicated bicycle and multi-use trail corridor to support safe, active transportation around Lake Tahoe.