Pacific Crest Engineering Inc.

Geotechnical Engineering and Subsurface Investigations.

About the firm

Pacific Crest Engineering Inc. (PCEI) provides geotechnical, chemical process, and environmental engineering services to public and private sector clients in the Monterey Bay and Silicon Valley areas of California. It specializes in geotechnical investigations, materials testing, stormwater management, environmental consulting, and fire protection engineering.

Established: 2001
Firm type: Geotechnical Engineering · Environmental Engineering · Chemical Engineering · Fire Protection Engineering · Materials Testing · Civil Engineering · Process Engineering

Credentials

CALTRANS Laboratory Certification · Department of State Architect (DSA) Laboratory Certification · AASHTO Accreditation · NICET Soils Technician, Level I / II · ICC Soils, Reinforced Concrete, Structural Masonry and Structural Steel/Bolting Special Inspector · CAL-TRANS (Soil, Aggregates, HMA and Concrete) Certification · ACI Concrete Field Testing Technician - Grade I · ACI Concrete Strength Testing Technician · HAZWOPER Certification

Capabilities

Geotechnical Engineering

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Provides analysis of subsurface conditions and soil mechanics to support safe structural design.

Subsurface Investigations
Assesses soil and rock strata to determine engineering properties.
Foundation Design Consulting
Provides recommendations for shallow and deep foundations, retaining structures, and slope stabilization.

Materials Testing and Special Inspection

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Ensures structural integrity and code compliance through rigorous field observations and laboratory analysis of construction materials.

Concrete Testing and Analysis
Verifies concrete strength and quality through field testing and laboratory curing.
Structural Steel and Masonry Inspection
Conducts special inspections of bolting, welding, and masonry to ensure structural compliance.
Soil Compaction and Testing
Evaluates compaction density and moisture content of engineered fill.

Stormwater Management

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Addresses regulatory requirements and design needs for runoff control and water quality protection.

Environmental Consulting

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Identifies and mitigates environmental liabilities through comprehensive site investigations and sampling programs.

Field Sampling and Monitoring
Collects soil, water, and air samples to assess environmental conditions.
Hazardous Waste Operations Support
Applies specialized safety protocols to projects involving hazardous materials.

Chemical Process / Fire Protection Engineering

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Combines industrial system design with life safety engineering to secure complex facilities and operations.

Industrial Process Systems
Designs and optimizes chemical processes and industrial piping configurations.
Life Safety Systems Design
Engineers fire suppression, detection, and alarm systems to safeguard personnel and property.

Industries

Commercial · Industrial · Government · Education · Residential · Stormwater & Flood Control · Environmental & Remediation

Projects

Kresge College, UCSC

Santa Cruz, CA · Education · Client: University of California, Santa Cruz

Project details

Engineering support for campus expansion and improvements at Kresge College, part of the University of California, Santa Cruz.