Public engineering firm profile
Folsom, CA
Transforming design.
Dokken Engineering is a California-based civil engineering practice focused on transportation and community infrastructure. It guides public agency projects from concept through construction, offering services spanning structural design, environmental planning, right-of-way assistance, and public outreach.
Helping public agencies launch projects by identifying funding sources and conducting early planning.
Managing the environmental review process and providing necessary biological and cultural compliance documentation.
Providing civil and structural design alongside right-of-way acquisition services.
Designing pedestrian trails, multi-use paths, and Class I bike facilities.
Facilitating community engagement and stakeholder coordination.
Offering engineering oversight and construction support to successfully deliver infrastructure projects.
2021 | Folsom, CA | City of Folsom | Sports & Recreation
Provided structural engineering, design, and year-round shadow modeling for a new retractable motorized shade structure supported by wire cables in historic Folsom.
View project sourceSantee, CA | City of Santee | Parks & Open Space
Designed active transportation trail systems to connect communities and enhance local outdoor recreation spaces.
View project sourceChico, CA | City of Chico | Transportation
Rendered and designed safe bicycle connectivity paths running parallel to the State Route 99 corridor.
View project sourceLake Tahoe, CA | Parks & Open Space
Designed a dedicated bicycle and multi-use trail corridor to support safe, active transportation around Lake Tahoe.
View project sourceVentura County, CA | County of Ventura | Bridges
Engineered a trail bridge crossing designed to connect the local regional multi-use trail network.
View project sourceFolsom, CA | City of Folsom | Bridges
Engineered a landmark pedestrian overcrossing bridge as part of the scenic local trail system.
View project sourceSan Diego County, CA | County of San Diego | Parks & Open Space
Developed active transportation designs for a key regional multi-use trail segment in Southern California.
View project sourceFounder & Chairman
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Dick Dokken founded Dokken Engineering in 1986 to improve how transportation infrastructure is designed in California.
CEO
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Rick Liptak focuses on team building and engineering excellence, guiding the practice's overall growth.
President
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John Klemunes directs operations and project execution, with Dokken Engineering since 2000.
Environmental Services Manager
Sarah Holm leads a multidisciplinary team of environmental planners and specialists.
Structures Services Manager
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Rosa Griggs oversees bridge and structural design programs.
Orange County Manager
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Steve Kooyman leads the Southern California regional office.
Vice President & Group Manager of Right of Way, Drainage & Road Design
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Juann Ramos coordinates right of way, drainage, and roadway design programs.
Right of Way Services Manager
Jamie Formico manages collaborative property and land acquisition efforts.
Water and Civil Group Manager
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Ashley Orsaba-Finders handles civil and water resource engineering projects.
Redding Regional Manager
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Brian Stephenson manages regional operations and project delivery in Redding.
Vice President & San Diego Regional Manager
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Mark Tarrall directs operations and client service in the San Diego region.
Vice President & Group Manager of Bridge & Road Design
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Matt Griggs manages structural bridge and roadway design teams.
San Diego, CA
Redding, CA
Irvine, CA