About King Engineering, Inc.

Russell started with the company the day after graduation in 1990 and hasn’t looked back. Working his way up from junior engineer to President, he has been the team leader for the company on hundreds of successful projects, including award winning projects like Winchester, Darkhorse, and Schaffer’s Mill master planned golf communities. He loves the development planning and design process and can’t imagine doing anything else. He has long standing relationships with agency staff and relishes advocating intensely for his clients. When not at the office, Russell also enjoys spending time with his wife, Cheryl and two kids traveling, enjoying water sports, tennis, hiking the Sierras, and snow skiing… pretty much anything outdoors.

Curtis is King Engineering’s resident computer guru and in charge of production. Curtis manages some of our most complex and multi-layered projects. His record of excellence in managing and meeting fast-track schedules for projects has brought great value to our clients. His experience covers everything from historical property conversions to brew pubs to complex transportation projects like the reconstruction of Wilshire Blvd in LA. Curtis and his wife, Michelle, dive into DIY projects on their house and hit the trails around Auburn on their mountain bikes.

George has done work for King Engineering since the beginning. We like to say around here that George can design ANYTHING! He brings years of senior design experience and judgement to our projects. His specialty is drainage – from preliminary drainage layouts, to HEC analysis, to complex floodplain modeling, to value engineering alternatives – George does it all. George and his wife Sandy are avid golfers, travelers, and all-around outdoor enthusiasts.

Daniel has broad experience in civil design, project planning and entitlements, environmental and regulatory permit processing, and construction inspection. He has over 30 years of experience throughout California. Daniel also has broad experience working for government, having been Placer County’s Deputy Director of Engineering & Surveying. Additionally, Daniel was in charge of managing Placer County’s permit processing front counter for several years. During that time Daniel gained hands-on experience dealing with permit applicants, and was involved in implementing process improvements to help streamline Placer County’s permit process.

Brad graduated from Texas A&M University with a bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering. During his undergraduate years, he gained valuable design experience working primarily in commercial and industrial land development. After graduating in 2018, he continued to develop his skills in the public sector doing design reviews and roadway construction management. At King Engineering, Brad is an invaluable member of the design team. Outside of work, Brad enjoys spending time outdoors with his friends and family, training for various athletic competitions, and working on a variety of DIY projects.

Mike has his BS degree in Mechanical Engineering and has a background in architectural design and drafting. He has worked on a variety of projects from electric vehicle charging stations, solar arrays, and historical B&B/wedding venues, to improvement plans for master planned communities. Mike enjoys 3D modeling, solar design, and remodeling. He is an avid DIYer… from brewing his own Belgian ale to building a deck.

Andrew is a civil engineering graduate and is quickly becoming a proficient member of our design team. He is involved with the design of utility infrastructure, bridge construction details, AutoCAD Civil 3D design and drafting, producing grading plans, and coordinating plan reviews with local agencies. Andrew enjoys learning new things, spending time with family and friends at the lake, and rallying with an opponent on the tennis court.

Melissa has been CAD drafting since she could walk….almost. Melissa leads the production team. As the company’s senior technician, she takes great pride in making sure all deliverables leave the office looking their best. Melissa loves turtles and spending time with her family.

Kevin graduated from University of California, Sacramento with a bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering. He has two years of experience in transportation, working primarily on plan production and drainage reports. Kevin enjoys a relaxing day out on the golf course, and trying new restaurants with his friends and family.

Micah graduated from California Baptist University with a bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering. He has 6 years of experience in land development, specializing in grading and utility design. Micah also has a background in transportation, and continues to use his skills and knowledge to develop projects here at KEI. In his free time, Micah enjoys gardening with his wife, exploring new places and restaurants with his kids, and engaging in creative photography.

Austin graduated from Polytech State University with a bachelor’s degree in Industrial Technology. He immediately jumped into civil engineering and learned the ropes of the trade doing custom home plot plans in the greater Sacramento area. Since then, he has gained vast experience in the areas of residential and commercial land development. Austin enjoys spending time with his family, weightlifting and outdoor athletics, and keeping up with the latest tech and trends.

Graciela graduated from National Polytechnic Institute, Mexico City with a bachelor’s degree in Economics. She has worked for 8 years drafting and designing fiber installation routes for Telco companies including Verizon, AT&T, Comcast, Charter, Astound, and Centurylink. She has vast experience with underground design, and is looking to expand her skillset working in land development. In her free time, Graciela loves being out in nature. Hiking and mountain biking are some of her favorite hobbies, and she is always working to improve her skills as a top tier mountain biker.