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BENEN’s 2025 Holiday Soiree
Events | Our Team

We ended the year with a wizardly bang! The holiday soiree is an event BENEN hosts every year to celebrate the holidays, the firm’s achievements, and the upcoming New Year. This year the event was themed after Harry Potter, which led to our office being decorated with House banners, floating candles, and other Hogwarts magic! Games were hosted such as office mini golf and trivia. We also foster some healthy competition through the annual baking contest and our cubicle decorating…

January 5, 2026 Read more
Angel Tree
Angel Tree Program 2025
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This holiday season, BENEN gave back by participating in the Salvation Army’s Angel Tree Program. The Angel Tree Program provides wish lists for children and seniors of low-income families, and we had the opportunity to help fulfill those individuals’ wish lists this Christmas. We participated in the program for families in Roseville. We had a large turnout of secret Santas this year who graciously donated gifts to be wrapped by the Salvation Army before being delivered to receipients. We hope these gifts will…

December 23, 2025 Read more
BENEN employees posing for a picture at the APWA Support Staff Luncheon.
BENEN Attends the 2025 APWA Support Staff Luncheon
Events | Our Team

BENEN attended the end of year APWA Sacramento Chapter Support Staff Luncheon. This event is in celebration of HR, marketing, finance, graphic design, and other administrative staff who support engineers and other Public Works professionals. As a sponsor of the APWA Sacramento Chapter, BENEN was honored to attend and engage in this jolly, holiday themed networking luncheon and gift-giving event. Some of our administrative staff won raffle prizes that were generously donated by local firms and municipalities. Attendees also brought…

December 8, 2025 Read more
Ownership: Lizette
Lizette Zavala Joins BENEN Owners
News | Our Team

We are proud to announce Project Manager Lizette Zavala has joined BENEN’s ownership group. “Lizette’s thoughtful approach to design, along with her skills in managing and delivering projects, has earned the trust of clients and colleagues,” said Leo Rubio, PE, President and CEO. “Her invitation to join the firm’s ownership is a recognition of her impact and leadership.” Lizette has been with the firm for eleven years, contributing her civil engineering expertise to a wide range of transportation projects across…

July 10, 2025 Read more
Congratulatory post for Meng
Meng Yang Joins BENEN Owners
News | Our Team

BENEN is celebrating the addition of Senior Engineer Meng Yang to the firm’s ownership group. “Meng has been with us for 18 years and demonstrated the ability to complete traffic design projects on time, within budget, and meet our clients’ expectations,” said Daniel Yau, PE, TE, PTOE, Vice President. “His contribution to our company includes producing traffic designs for most of our award-winning projects. His invitation to join BENEN’s ownership group is a well-earned milestone in his career.” Meng’s extensive…

July 9, 2025 Read more
Group photo of BEN|EN and friends at the start line for the walk.
Making Strides Against Breast Cancer 2024
Events | Our Team

On October 27, 2024, the BEN|EN staff and friends took part in the Making Strides Against Breast Cancer walk at California State University Sacramento, in partnership with the American Cancer Society. We’re thrilled to share that we exceeded our fundraising goal! And a heartfelt thank you to everyone who donated and to those who showed up bright and early, ready to take steps in the fight against breast cancer!  

November 1, 2024 Read more
Watt Avenue and Highway 50 Interchange aerial view
ASCE Award for Grant Line Road Widening Project
Awards | Projects

BEN|EN is excited to announce the Grant Line Widening Project (Waterman Road to Bradshaw Road) has won a Project Award by the ASCE Sacramento Section under the Transportation category! This project is owned by City of Elk Grove with BEN|EN as a subconsultant providing support during construction, led by our Vice President Daniel Yau. Thank you to our hardworking staff for bringing this project to our community! The project expanded the existing Grant Line Road to a four-lane expressway with…

October 3, 2024 Read more
Construction paving the new Sac 5 Corridor shoulder
ASCE Award for Sac 5 Corridor Enhancement Project
Awards | Projects

BEN|EN is excited to announce the Sac 5 Corridor Enhancement Project has won a Project Award by the ASCE Sacramento Section under the Construction category! This project is owned by Caltrans District 3 with BEN|EN as a subconsultant for drainage. Thank you to our hardworking staff for bringing this project to our community! As a subconsultant, Bennett Engineering Services was tasked to provide construction engineering and technical support to develop drainage plans, specifications, and cost estimates for the addition of…

October 1, 2024 Read more
An image of the rehabilitation project with new crosswalks for pedestrians.
Arterial Roads Rehabilitation and Bicycle Lane Improvements Wins ASCE Project Award
Awards | Projects

BEN|EN is excited to announce the City of Elk Grove won a Project Award by the ASCE Sacramento Section for the Arterial Roads Rehabilitation and Bicycle Lane Improvements Project under the Bikeways & Trails category! This project is owned by the City of Elk Grove with our President Leo Rubio as the Project Manager and Carlton Allen as Lead Project Engineer for civil engineering services. Thank you to our hardworking staff for bringing this project to our community! The project…

September 30, 2024 Read more
A collage of BEN|EN's picnic and events, including hula hooping and a three-legged race.
BENEN 2024 Picnic
Events | Our Team | Photography

BENEN had a blast this weekend at our annual picnic. We hosted food and fun for our employees and their loved ones! This year the theme was Carnival. We decked the park venue out with balloons and other decorations with all sorts of games! Some of the events BENEN hosted included face painting and games such as giant Jenga, can knockdown, and fish bowl toss. We also had a competition between three teams and did a sack race, egg-and-spoon race,…

September 26, 2024 Read more
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