Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Your Trusted Civil Engineering Partner in Santa Cruz, CA
Founded in 1908, Bowman & Williams has established itself as a trusted leader in civil engineering and land surveying services. Our firm combines over a century of experience with a commitment to professional excellence, serving residential, commercial, and public sector clients across Santa Cruz County and Monterey Bay. We specialize in infrastructure development, boundary surveys, and environmental compliance, leveraging historical records dating back to the early 1900s to ensure precision in every project. Our team of licensed engineers and surveyors prioritizes client collaboration, offering tailored solutions for grading, drainage, erosion control, and construction management. With a proven track record in both small-scale residential projects and large public works, we maintain strong relationships with local permitting agencies to streamline regulatory processes.As a locally rooted firm, we understand the unique geographical challenges of coastal and mountainous terrains, providing innovative stormwater management and flood certification services. Our dedication to quality is reflected in our work with educational institutions, developers, and government entities, ensuring infrastructure that meets community needs while adhering to the highest technical standards. We uphold a legacy of integrity through transparent communication, detailed documentation, and a proactive approach to project challenges. From feasibility studies to as-built coordination, our services are designed to transform complex engineering requirements into successful, sustainable outcomes.
Services
Civil Engineering
Land Surveying
Grading & Drainage
Erosion Control
Construction Management
Boundary Surveys
Stormwater Management
Flood Certification
Details
- Year established: 1908
Highlights and features
- We offer over 115 years of local civil engineering expertise.
- Our team maintains historical land records dating to the 1900s.
- We provide end-to-end project management from feasibility to construction.
- Our engineers hold professional licenses in civil and surveying disciplines.
- We specialize in navigating Santa Cruz County's complex terrain and regulations.
Services
Civil Engineering
We provide comprehensive civil engineering solutions for residential and commercial developments. Our services include feasibility studies, grading plans, drainage systems, and utility coordination. With expertise in public road improvements and stormwater management, we ensure projects meet regulatory standards while addressing environmental concerns.
Land Surveying
Our land surveying services utilize historical records and modern technology for accurate boundary determination. We conduct topographic surveys, subdivision mapping, and construction staking. Specializing in coastal and mountainous terrain, we help resolve property disputes and support development projects with precise measurements.
Erosion Control
We design erosion control plans that protect properties and comply with environmental regulations. Our solutions include retaining wall calculations, drainage detailing, and vegetation strategies. These systems prevent soil degradation while maintaining structural integrity for residential and commercial sites.
Construction Management
Our construction management team provides site supervision, document coordination, and compliance monitoring. We handle material submittals, RFIs, and pre-construction planning for both private developers and government entities, ensuring projects stay on schedule and within budget.
Stormwater Management
We offer Qualified Stormwater Developer (QSD) services for SWPPP projects. Our solutions include hydraulic topographic mapping, drainage analysis, and flood certification. These systems manage runoff effectively while meeting regulatory requirements for residential and commercial developments.
People
Ben Rylander
Principal Civil Engineer, President
Licensed Professional Engineer with expertise in civil design and project management. Leads firm operations while maintaining active involvement in complex engineering projects across Santa Cruz County.
Joel F. Ricca
Principal Civil Engineer
Experienced civil engineer specializing in public works and commercial developments. Focuses on regulatory compliance and infrastructure solutions tailored to California's coastal environments.
Kerri Brennan
Associate Civil Engineer
Licensed engineer with expertise in residential grading and erosion control. Provides technical leadership for stormwater management projects and FEMA-compliant documentation.
Bryan Happee
Director of Land Surveying
Professional Land Surveyor overseeing survey operations. Specializes in boundary resolution and construction staking using historical records and modern geospatial technology.
Donald Snyder
Associate Land Surveyor
Experienced surveyor with focus on topographic mapping and ALTA surveys. Assists in maintaining the firm's extensive historical survey records dating back to the 1900s.
Questions
What civil engineering services do you offer?
We provide grading plans, drainage solutions, erosion control, utility coordination, and construction management for residential and commercial projects.
Do you handle land surveying for property disputes?
Yes, we conduct boundary surveys, topographic mapping, and ALTA surveys using historical records and modern technology to resolve property line issues.
How long have you served Santa Cruz County?
Since 1908, making us one of the region's longest-established firms with unmatched local expertise in coastal and mountain terrain.
Can you assist with public works permitting?
Our team specializes in navigating local, state, and federal permitting processes, maintaining current knowledge of building codes and ordinances.
What construction management services do you provide?
We offer site management, RFI responses, material reviews, pre-construction planning, and as-built documentation coordination for public and private projects.
Reviews (1)
Cary Goff
Nov 16, 2021
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Great group of Engineers! They work well with clients and contractors to achieve the goals needed to complete their main objectives.
