Core Engineering

City of Somerton commissioned a new water tank to keep pace with the growth of the community on Thursday, July 18th, 2024. The new 1.2 million gallon tank along with the rehabilitation of the two existing steel tanks provides Somerton residents 3.4 million gallons of drinking water storage. Project designed by James Davey and Associates, now part of Core!

Core Engineering Group, PLLC Announces Acquisition of James Davey and Associates, Inc.

Douglas J. Nicholls, PE, RLS, founded Core Engineering Group, PLLC (Core) in February 2004. In the years since, he has surrounded himself with talented colleagues and an impressive roster of collaborative firms. This now includes the 2024 acquisition of James Davey and Associates, Inc. (JDA). JDA is a strong Yuma firm, founded in 1992 by James Davey, providing civil engineering, survey, and construction administration services, with special expertise in water supply and wastewater engineering and the planning and design of irrigation systems. James and his staff are joining the existing Core Team establishing Core as a pre-eminent provider of civil engineering and land surveying services effective, today July 1st.

“It is exciting to have Jim and his staff join the current Core Team as we begin this next 20 years of Core. Adding their experience and expertise will provide a strong suite of inhouse services for our clients.” said Douglas J. Nicholls, PE, RLS, Founder of Core Engineering Group, PLLC

“After 32 years as an independent firm, we are greatly looking forward to joining forces with Core and the ability to build on their areas of expertise and offering complete civil engineering services.” said James Davey, Founder of James Davey and Associates, Inc.

Core’s technical expertise is extensive. Our experienced staff is well-positioned to tackle any civil engineering or land surveying project, and diverse examples of our successful work are visible throughout Arizona and Southeast California

The Yuma Fire Department's Fire Station 7 was officially opened and dedicated in memory of Fire Chief Raebel for his 24 years of service as Fire Chief (1952-1976). Core was honored to be part of the design and construction team to bring this to reality.

Continuing our 20th Anniversary celebration, we are proud to announce our new website! Check it out!

Core Engineering Group Yuma, AZ Civil engineering firm in Yuma that serves Arizona and California. Core's services include transportation engineering, public works and water line services, commercial development design, residential and subdivision services, and survey. Core was founded by Douglas Nicholls, PE, RLS.

POSITION OPEN: CIVIL CADD DESIGNER
Core Engineering Group is a growing civil engineering and land surveying firm in the Southwest and is looking for a talented civil CAD technician to join our team. Our projects are in a variety of civil engineering areas, from transportation projects to site designs, from local clients to Federal projects, and all levels in between. We focus on quality of life complimenting a productive work environment to produce quality engineering projects with long-term employees.
Requirements are:
• At least 6 years’ experience in CAD with progressive responsibilities.
• At least 3 years’ experience in the civil engineering / surveying field
• Have a highly proficient working knowledge of AutoCAD and Civil 3D
Responsibilities Include:
• Perform minor design elements with some direction while working under a civil engineer
• Prepare boundary and topographic surveys to include research on properties, reading legal descriptions, and contacting utilities
• Prepare designs using AutoCAD and Civil 3D
Preferred Qualifications:
• Experience with field surveying.
• Technical understand of computer systems in relation to CAD demands.
EMAIL RESUME TO: [email protected]
Location: Yuma, AZ
Working Hours: 8 AM – 5 PM
Employment Status: Full-Time

Core is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
NO AGENCIES PLEASE: Unsolicited resumes from third party agencies will not be accepted.

Join us in supporting access to water during this Yuma summer!
The challenge is $500, however whatever you can contribute helps! Match it, give less, give more! It all helps!
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Yuma Investment Group Wealth Management and Core Engineering Group, PLLC challenge you to match their $500 donation towards bottled water! Will you accept the challenge?
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With a heavy heart, we are sad to report the passing of our senior engineer, Kevin Burge. He was a integral key to Core's success over the last 9 years.

Brother, your impact on this company and the Yuma community is immeasurable. It was an honor to work with you and a privilege to call you friend! Until we meet again!

Please consider supporting our coworker!

Fundraising For Kevin Burge, organized by Danette Nicholls Kevin is fighting cancer! Join his fight! A GoFundMe account has been set up fo… Danette Nicholls needs your support for Fundraising For Kevin Burge

Yuma Southwest Contractors Association Careers and Trades Experience underway at the Yuma County Fairgrounds. Stop by and see our booth about drones, surveying and computer aided modeling!

We'll be there! Check out the latest in surveying with drones and 3D computer modeling for design!

We utilize the latest GPS Drone technology to provide accurate survey services to our public and private clients. This is our latest imagery of the Cattail Cove State Park Project in support of Kimley-Horn's contract with the State of Arizona.

Meeting information for the YPG Compatible Use Study

Zoom Meeting Link: http://www.zoom.us/j/96258337589

Call In Option: 1-669-900-6833

Meeting ID: 962 5833 7589

WWW.YPGCompatibleUseStudy.com

Job Opening: LAND SURVEYOR ASSISTANT
Core is looking to hire a Land Surveyor Assistant. Position requires working on the land survey crew to perform field measurements, hammer stakes at designated points into ground, record data, read plans, perform basic survey math calculations, focus on safety for entire crew, and other duties needed to perform work directed by Land Surveyor. Valid Arizona Drivers License with safe driving record required. Pass drug test is a requirement of employment. 2 years experience preferred. Will train right, motivated individual.
PM me your interest and background.

Core Engineering Group on board with the Employees Count Census Challenge!
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Job Opening: LAND SURVEYOR ASSISTANT
Core is looking to hire a Land Surveyor Assistant. Position requires working on the land survey crew to perform field measurements, place stakes at designated points and drive them into ground using hammer, record data, read plans, perform basic survey math calculations, focus on safety for entire crew, and other duties needed to perform work directed by Land Surveyor. Valid Arizona Drivers License with safe driving record required. Pass drug test is a requirement of employment. 2 years experience preferred. Will train right, motivated individual.
PM me your interest and background.

Project coming out of the ground - Quechan Corner Store!

Had a great public meeting last night in San Luis about the Gadsden - San Luis Master Drainage Plan with Yuma County Flood Control District, the City of San Luis and Ritoch-Powell & Associates! Planning for the future!

Groundbreaking for the Cocopah Convenience Store this morning was a major step to realizing the Cocopah Tribal Council's vision for the future! The Core Team is proud to be part of this great project!

The staff of Core enjoying some time not working! Lunch at Rocky's Pizzeria first, then on to the Escape Room Yuma!

We got that bomb defused with time to spare! And had the 4th best time on record. And just like our projects, it always comes down to the work of our amazing staff!

Join us Thursday night!

Please join us on Thursday night, April 18, for the Boundary Breakers After Hours Shindig at the 2019 ACEC Arizona Roads & Streets Conference!

Good turnout for the North Frontage Road public meeting. Still time to drop by.

Public meeting tonight!
Come see the future improvements for the North Frontage Road from Avenue 10E to Fortuna Road.
Meeting Location : Desert Grace Community Church of the Nazarene
Meeting Time :5 p.m. to 7 p.m.

This year, Core is celebrating our 15th Anniversary! Thank you all who have been part of the Core journey over the last 15 years. Stay turned for a look back and for a look to the future!

Another Core project focused on pedestrian safety!

Pedestrian traffic signal added to Avenue B, 5th Street The first pedestrian signal in unincorporated Yuma County is expected to begin operating Tuesday after the last signs around it are installed.

2018 ACEC Arizona Roads and Streets..... Current topics and building relationships

Core is a proud sponsor of Midnight at the Oasis. Awarding the prize for the Most Glitzy category to Doug and Diana Bingham is Kevin Burge for their 1939 Ford Roadster.

It is always great celebrating and seeing a project to completion, as we did on Friday with the River Valley Estates Senior Living Community! We are proud to have been a part of this great project for Yuma!