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About Ramsey Civil Engineering

A trusted Northern California civil engineering firm built on precision, integrity, and 25+ years of proven results.

Ramsey Civil Engineering, Inc. provides civil engineering and design consulting services for residential, commercial, and governmental entities across Northern California and the Central Coast.

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David Ramsey, P.E. — Principal Engineer

David Ramsey, P.E.

Principal Engineer & Founder

California Licensed P.E.
QSD/QSP Certified
Principal Engineer

Meet David Ramsey, P.E.

David Ramsey is a California-licensed Professional Engineer with over 15 years of experience delivering civil engineering and design consulting services across Northern California. He founded Ramsey Civil Engineering, Inc. with a commitment to providing exceptional quality, value, and personalized service to every client.

Mr. Ramsey was born and raised in Santa Cruz, California. He attended California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, where he earned his B.S. in Civil Engineering. David spent his formative years as an E.I.T. in Connecticut at Godfrey-Hoffman Associates and in 2008 he moved back to his hometown of Santa Cruz to start a family and began working at Ifland Engineers. Soon after the transition to Ifland, he became a Professional Engineer and began forging relationships with clients, contractors, and local agency staff. After 12 great years at Ifland Engineers, David enthusiastically started his own civil engineering firm. He is now responsible for the daily operation of RamCE, contract negotiations, and estimating. He evaluates and approves all projects for the firm and performs customer relations management. He is involved with each project from inception through to completion, including design, budgeting, cost controls, billing, and final client approval. David is a member of the American Society of Civil Engineers. Mr. Ramsey resides in Santa Cruz with his wife Dana and three children, Grace, Beckett and Caleb.

Whether you're a homeowner planning a pool addition or a developer breaking ground on a commercial subdivision, David and his team bring the same level of precision and care to every project.

"Whether you are embarking on a small or large project, Ramsey Civil Engineering has the expertise to design efficient structures and provide value engineering solutions to every client."

— David Ramsey, P.E.
Qualifications

Experience You Can
Count On

  • California Registered Professional Engineer (P.E.)
  • QSD/QSP Certified
  • 15+ years of civil engineering experience
  • Residential, commercial & governmental project expertise
  • Santa Cruz, Monterey County & Bay Area specialist
  • Permit processing & agency coordination
  • LEED & Low Impact Development design
  • SWPPP preparation & compliance
  • Subdivision, grading & drainage design

Licensed Expertise

David Ramsey holds a California Professional Engineer (P.E.) license, ensuring every project meets the highest standards of technical accuracy and regulatory compliance.

Proven Reliability

With over 15 years of consistent delivery across Northern California, our clients trust us to meet deadlines, stay within budget, and stand behind our work.

Client-First Approach

We take time to understand each client's unique goals and constraints, tailoring our engineering solutions to deliver maximum value on every project.

Value Engineering

We don't just design to code — we look for opportunities to optimize designs, reduce costs, and improve long-term performance for every client.

Our Team

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Greg Stein

Project Engineer

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Martin Gregersen

Project Engineer

Jack Hanson

Jack Hanson

Executive Project Coordinator

Our History

Built Over 15 Years of Service

2009

Ramsey Civil Engineering, Inc. founded in Northern California

2010s

Expanded services across Santa Cruz County, Monterey, and the Bay Area

Today

Trusted partner for hundreds of residential, commercial & governmental projects

Where We Work

Serving Northern California

Santa Cruz CountyMonterey CountySanta Clara County
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Ready to Start Your Project?

Contact David Ramsey, P.E. today to discuss your civil engineering needs. We'll provide a tailored solution designed to meet your goals and budget.