About

We are UBAN

UBAN Engineering Company (UBAN) started as a family-owned engineering, planning and design firm more than 60 years ago. Though we have grown our employee-base and expanded geographically, we have proudly maintained our close-knit, people-oriented company culture. Our in-house teams, staffed by industry-leading experts in their respective fields, work seamlessly with each other to offer our clients comprehensive services they can trust.

Our Mission

UBAN creates resilient communities and infrastructure through innovative planning, creative design and sustainable engineering.

Our Vision

UBAN is the leading consulting firm in the West, providing superior value to our clients through:

  • Exceptional Staff
  • Client Service
  • Quality Work
  • Innovative Solutions
  • Company Culture (our people are our greatest asset!)

Your Multidisciplinary Team

UBAN is where expertise, innovation, and collaboration merge to create meaningful, landmark projects that stand the test of time. Our in-house, multidisciplinary team will take your project from idea through construction with comprehensive services and unparalleled customer care.  View Services >

UBAN Culture and Careers

UBAN is a place for excellence. UBAN is a place for professional and personal growth. UBAN is a place for family. #weareUBAN

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UBAN Gives Back

At UBAN, we work, play, and give back to the communities where we live.

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UBAN Locations

As the premier engineering, planning and design firm in the Southwest, UBAN has a presence in every community we serve.

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UBAN News

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Recent Awards

UBAN is proud of the awards we have won as a team! See below for a listing of our recent project achievements.

Lakeside Drainage Improvements 2019 APWA Honor Award

North Twin Oaks Valley Urban Trail 2019 APWA Honor Award

Coast Boulevard Walkway 2019 APWA Honor Award

Vista La Mesa Park 2019 APWA Honor Award

Mission Bay Navigational Safety Dredging 2019 APWA Honor Award

SR-163/Clairemont Mesa Boulevard Interchange 2018 ASCE Outstanding Roadway & Highway Project of the Year (Region 9 California Chapter)

SR-163/Clairemont Mesa Boulevard Interchange 2018 APWA Outstanding Award (San Diego and Imperial Counties Chapter)

Poway Road Bicycle Path 2018 APWA Outstanding Project Award (San Diego and Imperial Counties Chapter)

Chollas Creek Watershed Master Plan 2018 APWA Outstanding Award (San Diego and Imperial Counties Chapter)

Avenida de la Playa Emergency Storm Drain 2018 APWA Outstanding Award (San Diego and Imperial Counties Chapter)

Civita Park 2018 APWA Outstanding Award (San Diego and Imperial Counties Chapter)

University Avenue Median Water Quality Improvements Project 2018 APWA Outstanding Award (San Diego and Imperial Counties Chapter)

University Avenue Median Water Quality Improvements Project 2018 ACEC Commendation Award (California Chapter)

Millenia 2017 ACEC Commendation Award (California Chapter)

Hanson El Monte Pond Restoration and Flood Control/Ground Water Recharge Project 2017 ACEC Commendation Award (California Chapter)

Hanson El Monte Pond Restoration and Flood Control/Ground Water Recharge Project 2017 ASCE Environmental Award (San Diego Chapter)

Hotel Churchill Renovation 2017 ACEC Commendation Award (California Chapter)

Northwest Village Creek 2017 APWA Outstanding Award (San Diego and Imperial Counties Chapter)

Jas Arnold Trail for All People 2017 ASCE Urban Design and Beautification Award (San Diego Chapter)

County of Imperial Conservation and Open Space Element 2017 APA Environmental Planning Award (California Chapter - San Diego Chapter)

Downtown Murrieta Specific Plan 2017 APA Comprehensive Plan, Large Jurisdiction Merit Award (Inland Empire Chapter)

60+

years of excellence

2000+

successful projects

83+

talented employees

14

service offerings

400+

charities helped

2

locations in the western US