News & Events – Bennett Engineering

BENEN Seeks MBE/WBE for Town of Paradise Wastewater Treatment Facility Design Services

Projects

BENEN is seeking MBE/WBE professional survey, public outreach, geotechnical, and electrical engineering consulting services for the Town of Paradise Wastewater Treatment Facility Design Services RFP. Consultants must provide proof of MBE and/or WBE certification by an outside organization. Firms must have a minimum of five years of experience and three relevant projects with good references. Key staff must have a current applicable professional State of California license and 10 years of experience. For consideration, register at this website and we…

September 26, 2025 Read more

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

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

Bennett Engineering Services is now BENEN

Events | News

We are excited to announce the new BENEN brand. Why did we refresh our brand? This update marks a significant milestone in our journey. Since 1995, we’ve grown into a larger, more dynamic firm. Following our 2023 merger with Y&C Transportation Consultants, we took a thoughtful look at how to represent who we are today—and who we’re becoming. The result is a new logo and visual identity that better reflects the strength of our integrated team. Going forward, we will…

June 11, 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

Kammerer Road Reconstruction wins 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 Kammerer Road Reconstruction project under the Roadway & Highway category! This project is owned by the City of Elk Grove with 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 Kammerer Road Reconstruction is a 2.3-mile project…

September 18, 2024 Read more

ASCE Award for US 101/De La Cruz Blvd/Trimble Rd Interchange Improvement

Awards | Projects

BEN|EN is excited to announce a project we worked on won an ASCE Outstanding Roadway and Highway Project of the Year Award by the San Francisco Section! This project is owned by the City of San Jose. Our Vice President Daniel Yau was the Electrical Design Task Manager for the traffic design for this project. Thank you to our hardworking staff for bringing this project to our community! Here is a brief description of the project (provided by Santa Clara…

September 16, 2024 Read more

Construction occurring on the side of West Gibson road for upgrades to the sidewalk.

West Gibson Road Safe Routes to School earns Project of the Year Award

Awards | Projects

BEN|EN is excited to announce we have won a Project of the Year Award by the APWA Sacramento Chapter for the West Gibson Road Safe Routes to School – Bicycle and Pedestrian Mobility Improvements project under the Transportation category! This project is owned by City of Woodland. Our Project Manager Lizette Zavala managed the civil engineering services for this project. Here is a brief description of the project: The corridor along W. Gibson Road experienced significant bicycle and pedestrian safety…

September 13, 2024 Read more

A truck driving down the newly rehabilitated Shenandoah Road. This road is frequently driven by heavy trucks during the harvest.

Shenandoah Road Rehabilitation earns APWA Project of the Year Award

Awards | Projects

BEN|EN is excited to announce we have won a Project of the Year Award by the APWA Sacramento Chapter for the Shenandoah Road Rehabilitation project under the Transportation category! This project is owned by Amador County. Our Director of Transportation Services Carlton Allen was the Project Manager for civil engineering services for this project. Here is a brief description of the project: This road provides access to several wineries in the area. Full-depth reclamation (FDR) was required to rehabilitate the…

September 11, 2024 Read more

Aerial view of Mather Field Road after the rehabilitation was completed. New bike lanes are paved on the righthand side.

Mather Field Road Rehabilitation earns APWA Project of the Year Award

Awards | Projects

BEN|EN is excited to announce we have won a Project of the Year Award by the APWA Sacramento Chapter for the Mather Field Road Rehabilitation project under the Transportation category! This project is owned by City of Rancho Cordova. Our Project Manager Lizette Zavala managed the design and other civil engineering services of this project. Here is a brief description of the project: BEN|EN provided engineering support services to City staff for the rehabilitation. The project rehabilitated the pavement on…

September 9, 2024 Read more

An aerial view of the roundabout at Comstock and Duncan Road.

APWA Award for Duncan Road and Comstock Road Roundabout

Awards | Projects

BEN|EN is excited to announce we have won a Project of the Year Award by the APWA Sacramento Chapter for the Duncan Road and Comstock Road Roundabout Project under the Transportation category! This project is owned by San Joaquin County Department of Public Works. Our Vice President Daniel Yau was the Electrical Design Task Manager for the project’s traffic design. Here is a brief description of the project (from the San Joaquin County website): This project constructed a roundabout on…

September 6, 2024 Read more

Aerial view of the Sports Park Drive overcrossing.

APWA Award for Sports Park Drive Pedestrian Overcrossing

Awards | Projects

BEN|EN is excited to announce we have won an APWA Project of the Year Award by the Sacramento Chapter for the Sports Park Drive Pedestrian Overcrossing under the Transportation category! This project is owned by City of Woodland. Our Vice President Daniel Yau was the Electrical Design Task Manager for the traffic design for this project. Thank you to our hardworking staff for bringing this project to our community! Here is a brief description of the project (from the City’s…

September 6, 2024 Read more

Construction being done on the street for the Natoma Alley Sewer project. Workers are underground for the construction.

APWA Award for Natoma Alley Sewer Rehabilitation

Awards | Projects

BEN|EN is excited to announce we have won an APWA Project of the Year Award by the Sacramento Chapter for the Natoma Alley Sewer Rehabilitation project under the Environment – Waste category! This project is owned by City of Folsom and our Vice President, Stacey Lynch was the Project Manager for the civil engineering services of this project. A brief description of the project: The City of Folsom required rehabilitation and relocation of sewer system facilities in an older part…

September 6, 2024 Read more

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

Our Team

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

Events | Our Team

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

Group image of BEN|EN female staff in front of a large Rosie the Riveter "We Can Do It!" poster.

Habitat For Humanity 2024

Events

Habitat For Humanity of Greater Sacramento hosted a month-long Women Build 2024 event in March. Women from our firm joined to help the cause by painting, installing fences, and designing Habitat Playhouses. They worked hard in the cold, rainy weather. But that didn’t stop them – strong women build strong communities!

April 16, 2024 Read more