Business Details
37 Years
experience
Your Trusted Civil Engineering Partner in Escondido
At Excel Engineering, we measure our success by our clients' success. Our team of seasoned professionals advocates for clients by uncovering plan challenges, mapping strategic designs, and delivering cost-efficient construction solutions. With over 30 years of industry experience and 150+ combined years of technical expertise, we specialize in land planning and civil engineering services that maximize revenue potential. Our lean-design approach reduces material waste, minimizes project timelines, and generates measurable value for every development. We maintain rigorous compliance with regulations while employing innovative methodologies that prioritize client objectives. Our leadership team brings decades of specialized experience in surveying, engineering, and project management, ensuring technically sound and economically viable solutions.We serve commercial, residential, and industrial clients across Southern California, delivering 2,882+ successfully completed projects. Our commitment to quality is demonstrated through precise grading plans, hydrology reports, and construction documentation that meet exacting standards. We maintain transparent communication throughout project lifecycles, providing tailored support from initial concept through final implementation. Our proven track record of advocacy and technical excellence has established us as trusted partners in land development.
Services
Land Planning
Civil Engineering
Surveying and Mapping
Details
- Year established: 1989
Highlights and features
- We offer 30+ years of specialized land development experience
- Our team maintains 150+ combined years of technical expertise
- We implement lean-design methodologies for measurable cost savings
- We provide comprehensive project oversight from concept to completion
- We advocate for client interests throughout regulatory processes
Services
Land Planning
Our land planning services create optimized development strategies that maximize revenue potential while ensuring regulatory compliance. We specialize in master planning, site analysis, and entitlement processing for residential and commercial projects. Our planners deliver innovative solutions that balance client objectives with municipal requirements.
Civil Engineering
Our civil engineering team provides comprehensive design solutions for grading, utilities, and infrastructure systems. We focus on cost-effective methodologies that maintain technical precision while enhancing project economics. Services include stormwater management, road design, and construction documentation for diverse development types.
People
Michael D. Levin
Co-Founder & Co-President
With 35+ years of experience, Michael specializes in land surveying and civil engineering design. He oversees technical operations and ensures compliance with engineering standards across all projects.
Robert D. Dentino
Co-Founder & Co-President
Bringing nearly 40 years of construction and engineering expertise, Robert focuses on project oversight and agency coordination to facilitate smooth project approvals and implementation.
Matt Muckerman
VP Director of Survey
With 27+ years as a licensed surveyor, Matt manages survey operations and technical documentation, ensuring precise data collection and mapping for complex development projects.
Andrew Van Loy
Civil Engineering Project Manager
Andrew applies 20+ years of civil engineering experience to implement lean-design principles that reduce costs while maintaining technical integrity across engineering projects.
Questions
What types of projects does Excel Engineering handle?
We specialize in land planning and civil engineering for residential developments, commercial sites, and infrastructure projects across Southern California.
How does your lean-design approach benefit clients?
Our methodology reduces material waste and construction time while maintaining regulatory compliance, resulting in measurable cost savings for development projects.
What experience does your team bring to projects?
Our leadership team has 150+ combined years of experience in surveying, engineering design, and project management for complex land development initiatives.
Do you handle regulatory compliance requirements?
Yes, we manage entitlement processes, prepare environmental documentation, and ensure all projects meet local, state, and federal regulatory standards.
