SB&O Inc

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About the firm

SB&O Inc is a full-service engineering firm headquartered in San Diego, California, founded in 1967 and serving Southern California for 55+ years with 40+ team members. It delivers eight specialized service lines: civil engineering, land surveying, land planning, fiber and broadband network design, electric infrastructure, software engineering, aerospace engineering, and artificial intelligence. Civil practice covers site development, grading, stormwater, FEMA flood studies, and environmental compliance. Land surveying includes GPS, 3D laser scanning, ALTA surveys, and hydrographic surveys. Aerospace services encompass spacecraft trajectory design, GN&C, 6DOF flight simulation, and thermal protection analysis for crewed and uncrewed missions. Offices in San Diego and Temecula, CA.

Established
1967
Team
Small
Firm type
Civil Engineering · Land Surveying · Transportation Engineering · Aerospace Engineering · Software Engineering · Telecom / RF Engineering · Power & Utility Engineering

Capabilities

Civil Engineering

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Comprehensive civil engineering services including site development, grading, drainage and stormwater systems, environmental compliance, and infrastructure design.

  • Site Grading

    Designing efficient grading plans to optimize site drainage, earthwork balance, and land development suitability.

  • Utility Plans

    Developing water, sewer, storm drain, and dry utility layouts for seamless integration into site designs.

  • Hydrology & Hydraulic Studies

    Evaluating stormwater flow, flood risks, and drainage impacts to ensure compliance with water management regulations.

  • FEMA Revisions (CLOMR/LOMR)

    Assisting with Conditional Letter of Map Revision and Letter of Map Revision to modify FEMA-designated flood zones.

  • Flood Studies

    Comprehensive assessments of flood risks and developing mitigation strategies.

  • Storm Drain Design

    Engineering stormwater management systems to control runoff, prevent flooding, and protect water quality.

  • Transportation Design

    Planning and designing roadways, intersections, and transit facilities for safe and efficient traffic flow.

  • SWPPP Compliance

    Creating plans to manage erosion control, sediment runoff, and pollutant discharge during construction.

  • NPDES Permit Assistance

    Ensuring compliance with the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System for stormwater management.

  • Environmental Impact Studies

    Conducting assessments of potential environmental effects to support informed decision-making and regulatory compliance.

  • Low Impact Development

    Implementing sustainable water management practices that minimize environmental impact.

  • Site Remediation

    Designing and overseeing solutions for contaminated site cleanup.

  • Expert Witness & Peer Review

    Professional evaluations, technical analysis, and litigation support for engineering disputes or project reviews.

Land Surveying

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Precision land surveying including boundary surveys, ALTA surveys, topographic mapping, and construction staking, utilizing GPS, robotic total stations, and 3D laser scanning.

  • Construction Staking
  • Topographic Surveys
  • Aerial Photogrammetry
  • High Definition Survey (3D Laser Scanning)
  • Hydrographic Surveys
  • GPS Surveys
  • Boundary Surveys
  • ALTA Survey Maps
  • Right-of-Way Engineering

Land Planning

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Strategic land planning services that balance development goals with regulatory requirements and environmental concerns, including entitlement strategy and permit support.

  • Feasibility Studies
  • Due Diligence & Site Analysis
  • Entitlement Strategy
  • Coastal Development Permits
  • General Plan Amendments

Fiber & Broadband

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Design and engineering of fiber optic, broadband, and telecom networks from trunk lines to last-mile delivery.

Electric Infrastructure

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Pole engineering, make-ready design, and utility coordination for electric transmission and distribution work.

Software Engineering

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Custom software solutions for engineering workflows, geospatial systems, and infrastructure analytics.

Aerospace Engineering

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Spacecraft aerosciences including trajectory design, GN&C, 6DOF flight simulation, and thermal protection analysis for crewed and uncrewed missions.

Artificial Intelligence

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Agentic AI and business automation systems that orchestrate tools, reason over project data, and take multi-step workflows off client teams.

Industries

Residential · Commercial · Industrial · Infrastructure · Transportation · Government · Defense · Aerospace · Stormwater & Flood Control · Telecommunications

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