Public engineering firm profile
Switchback Engineering LLC
Where Precision Meets Perfection
- Services
- 11
- Leaders
- 2
- Founded
- 2023
Overview
Founded in 2023, Switchback Engineering is a civil engineering firm delivering superior engineering solutions that shape a better, more resilient world. Through collaborative expertise and a deep-rooted passion for the craft, Switchback Engineering empowers communities by designing infrastructure that stands the test of time. From roadway infrastructure and utility design to residential subdivisions and commercial centers, every project is approached as a unique opportunity to leave a lasting legacy of quality and precision.
- Founded
- 2023
Services
Infrastructure Design
Planning, design, and implementation of transportation networks and utility systems, ensuring safe, efficient, and sustainable development. Services integrate roadway and utility design across a wide range of project types to support community infrastructure needs.
Site Development Design
Comprehensive planning and design of sites to meet regulatory requirements while optimizing functionality, aesthetics, and sustainability. Services span residential, commercial, and industrial projects, including site analysis, grading and drainage design, utility layout, and erosion control.
Due Diligence & Entitlement Acquisition
Gold-standard due diligence reports providing clients with comprehensive information on value engineering, risks, and expenses before project commencement. Land entitlement acquisition services streamline the securing of legal rights and approvals for land development by navigating zoning, permitting, and regulatory compliance.
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Leadership
Joanna Opeña
President
PE
Joanna Opeña, PE is a board-certified professional engineer in California and Nevada with 12 years of experience in general civil services. She specializes in Technical Drainage Studies, Water Quality Management Plans (WQMP), and Civil Improvement Plans for commercial, industrial, and residential projects in Southern Nevada and California. Joanna has served as the civil discipline lead for numerous multi-million dollar land development improvement projects, consistently delivering quality on schedule and under budget, and is adept at leading multidisciplinary teams and coordinating with stakeholders and government agencies.
Jason Shon
Vice President
PE
Jason Shon, PE is a board-certified professional engineer in Nevada and Washington with over 6 years of experience in civil services. He specializes in Water Network Analyses, Land Entitlement Acquisition, and Civil Improvement Plans for residential projects in Southern Nevada. Jason has led multidisciplinary teams in acquiring land entitlements, performing technical studies, and designing civil improvement plans, with expertise in cost management and value engineering that has consistently resulted in significant savings for clients.
Testimonials
Over 5-years at the nation's largest home builder, we came to rely upon Joanna and Jason for project and infrastructure design. Their responsiveness and dedication to project management was exceptional.
I was lucky enough to be contacted by Switchback Engineering while my project was in the planning approval stages. Their team offers great communication throughout the process and managed to beat every anticipated deadline. I look forward to working with them on future projects and have already recommended them to colleagues.
I had a great experience working with Switchback Engineering. They were prompt and professional, and I look forward to working with them in the future.
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