Our Team – Bennett Engineering

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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

Meng Yang Joins BENEN Owners

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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

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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

A collage of BEN|EN's picnic and events, including hula hooping and a three-legged race.

BENEN 2024 Picnic

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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

Introducing BENEN’s Newest Hires: Dearra Schumichen and Samantha Hildebrandt

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We’re excited to announce two new additions to the team! Bennett Engineering Services welcomes Dearra Schumichen and Samantha Hildebrandt. Dearra has joined our marketing team as a Marketing Assistant and Samantha is an Assistant Engineer for our Water Resources sector. Dearra graduated from California State University, Sacramento (CSUS) with her degree in English. She began her marketing journey as an intern and then joined Shred City, where she worked as an Administrative Assistant and then became promoted to Social Media…

June 12, 2024 Read more

Six BEN|EN engineers posed and smiling in front of a Vitalant blood drive mobile, with a 7th engineer smiling from inside the mobile window.

Donating for Mothers in Need – Blood Drive 2024

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Our team rallied together to host a blood drive in honor of mothers in need, and we’re thrilled to share that we collected nearly 20 pints of blood! We are incredibly proud to participate in this great cause and extend our heartfelt gratitude to everyone who joined us – taking time out of their busy schedules and donating. Your generosity will undoubtedly make a significant difference in the lives of those who need it most. Together, we can make a…

May 31, 2024 Read more

BENEN Hosts Its 2024 Annual Gala

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On Saturday, February 3rd, we had a blast at our annual Gala! We had food, drinks, raffles, and a whole lot of fun in our best dress. Leo Rubio, BENEN’s president, prepared a presentation thanking everyone at the firm for their hard work and dedication in 2023, and how excited he is to see the firm grow in the new year! Just in the past year we merged with Y+C Transportation Consultants and hired new Assistant Engineers, Engineering Interns, and…

February 14, 2024 Read more

Tony Ozanich Joins Ownership at Bennett Engineering Services

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We are excited to announce Charles “Tony” Ozanich, PE, has been named Associate | Director of Land Development Services and joined the owners at Bennett Engineering Services after six years with the firm. With more than three decades of experience, Tony is leading the delivery of engineering services for several private clients, the Cities of Sacramento, Folsom, Vacaville, West Sacramento, and Williams, Yolo County, and the Southgate Parks and Recreation Department. “Tony has brought vast experience and excellent client service…

July 13, 2023 Read more

Keith Rhodes, PE, Joins Bennett+Y&C as Principal Engineer

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Bennett Engineering Services + Y&C Transportation Consultants is pleased to announce Keith Rhodes, PE, joined our team as a Principal Engineer on Monday, March 13, 2023. “Keith brings additional depth and breadth of civil engineering experience to the firm,” said President and CEO Leo Rubio. “Keith will manage Caltrans on-call task orders and provide project delivery services for local agencies. In addition to project management, Keith will contribute to the firm’s quality management program and mentor our project engineers.” Keith…

March 27, 2023 Read more

Bennett Engineering Services and Y&C Transportation Consultants have Merged

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January 1, 2023 Read more