RKA Consulting Group

Municipal engineering and building safety solutions for Southern California communities.

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About the firm

Founded in 1981, RKA Consulting Group delivers cost-effective civil engineering, public works administration, and municipal building and safety solutions. Serving municipalities across the Greater Los Angeles area, the practice operates as a trusted extension of city staff, helping communities manage infrastructure, review development plans, and secure capital project funding. By combining technical expertise with an understanding of public agency processes, it designs and implements resilient public works projects tailored to local priorities.

Established
1981
Firm type
Civil Engineering · Environmental Engineering · Land Surveying · Transportation Engineering · Water / Wastewater Engineering

People

David GilbertsonPresident

Cody HowingDirector of Engineering

Raymond TaoDirector of Building and Safety

Kathryn LopezDirector of Office Operations

Capabilities

Building and Safety

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Provides contract services to municipalities, including plan checks, building inspections, and permit technician support for diverse municipal projects. The practice assists public agencies in maintaining regulatory compliance across residential, commercial, and industrial developments.

  • Plan Check and Code Compliance
  • Building Inspection Services
  • Commercial Property Plan Reviews
  • Healthcare Facility Reviews
  • Historic Site Building Compliance
  • Industrial Complex Inspections
  • Mixed-Use and Storage Facility Reviews
  • Residential Building Inspections
  • Permit Technician Support Services
  • Contract Building Official and Administrative Oversight

Construction Management and Administration

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Managing public infrastructure construction projects through constructability reviews, administration, and field inspection. The team ensures compliance with specifications, timelines, and budgets.

  • Constructability Reviews
  • Construction Administration Services
  • Construction Field Inspection
  • Construction Management Services

Land Survey and Entitlement Support

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Delivers precise surveying and planning assistance for municipal and development projects. These services ensure accurate boundaries, proper subdivision mapping, and seamless coordination with local planning agencies.

  • ALTA/ACSM Land Surveys
  • Final Subdivision Mapping
  • Lot Line Adjustments and Parcel Mergers
  • Subdivision Improvement Planning
  • Survey and Map Plan Checking
  • Tentative Mapping and Land Planning

Municipal Engineering

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Collaborates with municipal leaders to develop strategic plans, review developments, and oversee public works operations. This support helps public agencies navigate staffing constraints and execute infrastructure projects efficiently.

  • Capital Improvement Planning
  • Contract City Engineering
  • Development Review Services
  • Grant and Funding Administration
  • Public Works Administration
  • Engineering Plan Review
  • Program Management Services

Public Facilities and Parks

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Designs and delivers park enhancements, civic spaces, and pedestrian facilities for public agencies. These projects focus on enhancing community accessibility and creating vibrant public spaces.

  • ADA Accessibility Improvements
  • Civic Space and Park Enhancements
  • Pedestrian Trail and Path Design

Stormwater and Environmental Compliance

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Helps public agencies meet complex environmental mandates through hydrology modeling, stormwater planning, and regulatory compliance reviews. The engineering team designs solutions to prevent runoff pollution and manage drainage.

  • Hydrology and Hydraulic Design
  • NPDES Compliance Services
  • Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plans

Street and Roadway Improvements

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Designs durable, high-quality municipal streets, intersections, and multi-modal pathways. Services focus on improving pavement conditions, safety, and community connectivity.

  • Street Rehabilitation Design
  • Site Grading Design
  • Roadway Widening and Realignment

Traffic Engineering and Safety

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Improves vehicular and pedestrian operations through traffic studies, signal designs, and signing plans. The practice focuses on optimizing safety, reducing congestion, and aligning projects with local regulations.

  • Traffic Signal and Systems Design
  • Signing and Striping Design
  • Traffic Control and Detour Planning
  • Municipal Traffic Safety Support
  • Traffic Impact Analysis Review

Water, Sewer, and Storm Drain Infrastructure

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Designs robust utility networks to support reliable public water delivery, wastewater collection, and flood control. The practice handles pipeline design, capacity analysis, and system rehabilitation planning.

  • Water Pipeline Design
  • Sewer System Design
  • Storm Drain Design

Industries

Government · Highways & Roads · Stormwater & Flood Control · Water Supply · Wastewater · Healthcare · Parks & Open Space · Infrastructure · Commercial · Mixed-Use · Residential · Industrial · Historic Preservation

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