Our Team

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…

We are excited to announce Brandon Michel has been named Associate | CAD Manager and joined the owners at Bennett Engineering Services after 18 years with the firm. Brandon has extensive knowledge in the latest AEC software and is skillful with AutoCAD Civil 3D and Infraworks. Brandon mentors and trains new engineers and participates in the development and design of roadway improvement, water, wastewater, and land development projects. He creates boundary, topographical, and ALTA survey drawings and his responsibilities include…

We are excited to announce Dave Harden, PE, has been named Associate | Director of City Engineering Services and joined the owners at Bennett Engineering Services after 12 years with the firm. Dave is the City Engineer at the City of Gridley, General Manager at the Camptonville Community Services District, and District Engineer at the Auburn Valley Community Services District. “Dave provides superior service and his ability to acquire funding for clients’ infrastructure improvements and deliver projects is outstanding,” said…

We are excited to announce Carlton D. Allen, III, PE, has been named Associate | Director of Transportation Services and joined the owners at Bennett Engineering Services after seven years with the firm. With 15 years of experience, Carlton is leading the delivery of transportation engineering projects for Caltrans, the Cities of Sacramento, Elk Grove, Fairfield, and the Town of Yountville. “Carlton’s project management experience and excellent client service have made him a valuable team member,” said Leo Rubio, president…

We are excited to welcome Donald Jones, PE, to the Bennett Engineering Services team. As a Project Manager, Don will lead the firm’s hydraulics and hydrology services. “Our clients and teaming partners will benefit from Don’s expertise in hydraulic modeling with HEC-RAS, XP-SWMM, HEC-HMS and Civil 3D,” said Leo Rubio, President. “Working with Don and the Bennett team will also help clients meet their Disadvantaged (DBE) and Small Business Enterprise (SBE) goals.” Our hydraulics and hydrology services include the following:…

Bennett Engineering Services is excited to announce the promotion of Michael Massaro, PE, to principal engineer as he joins the firm’s ownership team. “We congratulate Michael Massaro on this important and well-deserved professional achievement. Mike’s passion for excellence in civil engineering and client service inspires our team,” said Leo Rubio, firm president. “He makes mentoring a priority and has been instrumental in growing our water resources sector.” “I am honored to be invited to join the owners at Bennett Engineering…

Lucy Cárdenas is an experienced grant writer with a demonstrated history of preparing successful government (county, state, and federal) grant funding opportunities for diverse organizations. Her experience in post-award administration, program monitoring, and insight into program performance has assisted her in successfully managing projects in multiple counties in California. She has a strong passion for improving communities and creating opportunities for high-quality outdoor recreation. Lucy strives to improve water, and wastewater systems in communities to ensure safe drinking water. She…