About Us

Precision Civil Engineering, Inc. (PCE) was founded by Ed Dunkel, Jr. whose family has provided Civil Engineering and Land Surveying services for more than 55 years that have resulted in completed projects that reflect our commitment to excellence and dedication. PCE is an established, full-service firm, and has a history of providing comprehensive and sustainable solutions on a wide range of complex projects and issues.

Our Divisions Include:

Planning / Entitlements

Land Surveying

Civil Engineering

Landscape Architecture

Construction Management

What sets us apart?

We have built a notable reputation by providing services and solutions which parallel our commitment and expertise in executing well-planned, timely, and cost-efficient results for public agencies and private sector companies. Our key asset is our highly-skilled core team of staff members who have worked together for many years. Collectively, our team has an incomparable background of knowledge and experience working with local and state-wide standards, polices, and procedures. Within our local community we pioneered the use of AutoCAD Civil 3D, the newest state-of-the-art drafting software and High Definition Laser Scanning technology which allows for faster data gathering and incredibly detailed results.

Our ability to provide turn-key services under one roof enables better project collaboration, improved responsiveness, and closer budget monitoring, that ultimately reflects our firm’s ability to provide high-quality work. The combination of our multi-disciplinary services and our loyal client-base enables us to continually attract and retain projects from the most respected builders, developers, architects and municipalities. As part of our progressive outlook, we build long-term client relationships that enable us to prosper as one of the areas most diversified and dynamic firms.

Years of Engineering Services & Counting

Private Development Projects

Public Development Projects

CEQA/NEPA projects prepared in the last two years

“It is our commitment to utilize our success as a way to give back to our community.”

 – Ed Dunkel, Jr., Founder & CEO, Precision Civil Engineering, Inc.

Corporate Vision

Welcome To Precision Civil Engineering, Inc.

As Precision Civil Engineering, Inc. (PCE) approaches its 20th anniversary, founder and CEO, Ed Dunkel Jr., celebrates two decades of growth and success with a simple philosophy: treat clients and each other with the same level of dignity and respect that we would like for ourselves. 

Respect, honor, and integrity are core values embedded in the quality of work at PCE, and our team takes great pride in the fact that we have been designing the Central Valley and beyond for 20 years. Since its inception in 2002, the company has grown from 2 employees to 50, with offices in Fresno and Merced, California, Madison, Wisconsin, and plans to expand to Visalia soon. 

The combination of our multi-disciplinary services and our loyal client base enables us to continually accept and maintain projects from the most respected builders, developers, architects, municipalities, school districts, and other agencies. As part of PCE’s innovative outlook, building long-term client relationships has enabled continued growth as one of the region’s most diversified and dynamic firms. Attracting and retaining some of the brightest and most energetic talents in the industry further solidifies our commitment to producing outstanding and precise work.

A proud fifth-generation Central California resident, and a firm believer in what the Valley has to offer, Mr. Dunkel takes much pride in giving back to the community that has made him a successful entrepreneur. Accordingly, the last sentence of PCE’s mission statement declares, “It is our commitment to utilize our success as a way to give back to our community” and that is something we fully commit to each year.

Regards,