Latitude 33 Planning & Engineering

Building Relationships, Exceeding Expectations

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About the firm

Latitude 33 is an engineering, surveying, and planning practice founded in 1993. Based in San Diego, California, it delivers solutions for land development, aviation, commercial, residential, education, and public works projects. It focuses on collaborative client relationships and innovative technical execution across Southern California.

Established
1993
Team
Midsize
Firm type
Civil Engineering · Land Surveying

People

Matthew SemicPresident

Giovanni PosillicoSenior Principal

Sean DrakePrincipal

Kyle BoycePrincipal

Kris TaylorCFO

Erin RistAssociate

Andrea VegaWater Resources Manager

Capabilities

Civil Engineering

Provides land development engineering services from initial planning stages through construction support.

  • Land Development

    Optimizes construction site planning and infrastructure layout.

  • Water Resources

    Manages hydrologic and hydraulic engineering challenges.

  • Construction Support

    Assists builders with site layout, plan checks, and field modifications.

Land Surveying & Mapping

Delivers highly accurate surveying and mapping solutions using advanced 3D technology.

  • Boundary Surveys

    Establishes legal property lines and easements.

  • Topographic Surveys

    Maps physical features, elevations, and terrain contours.

  • 3D Mapping Surveys

    Leverages advanced laser scanning and 3D modeling technologies.

Planning

Guides projects from initial due diligence through complex entitlement processes with strategic direction.

  • Due Diligence

    Analyzes property constraints and feasibility before development starts.

  • Entitlements

    Navigates local agency approvals and public hearing processes.

  • Land Use Planning

    Designs master-planned communities and optimizes land use structures.

Sustainability

Offers sustainable design solutions with a focus on water quality, energy efficiency, and carbon neutrality.

  • Sustainable Design

    Incorporates environmentally friendly materials and stormwater management.

  • Water Quality

    Implements advanced techniques to enhance stormwater runoff quality.

  • Energy Efficiency

    Optimizes building and site layouts to reduce energy consumption.

  • Carbon Neutrality

    Develops carbon-neutral infrastructure and site design strategies.

Industries

Land Development · Commercial · Residential · Mixed-Use · Education · Government · Parks & Open Space · Aviation · Senior Living

Projects

San Diego County Public Health Laboratory

San Diego, CA · Government · 2025 · Client: County of San Diego

Project details

An award-winning public health facility designed to meet regional laboratory needs.

Torrey Pines Fire Station No. 52

San Diego, CA · Government · 2025 · Client: City of San Diego

Project details

A public safety infrastructure facility incorporating sustainable design elements.

Pacific Highlands Ranch

San Diego, CA · Land Development · 2025

Project details

A master-planned community improvement project featuring comprehensive civil infrastructure.

8980 Villa La Jolla Drive

La Jolla, CA · Mixed-Use · 2025

Project details

A modern commercial and mixed-use office development optimized for multi-tenant functionality.

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