Core Engineering Group

Core Engineering Group is a surveyor in Yuma, AZ. The firm provides civil engineering and land surveying services to communities in Arizona, Southeast California, and Mexico. Services include transportation engineering, public works, water line services, commercial development design, residential subdivision services, and construction administration. Founded by Douglas J. Nicholls, PE, RLS, in February 2004, the company was expanded in July 2024 through the acquisition of James Davey and Associates, Inc., a Yuma firm founded in 1992 that specialized in water supply, wastewater engineering, and irrigation system design. The business holds a 5.00 rating based on customer reviews.

The firm’s technical expertise covers projects ranging from lumber yards to interstate infrastructure. Core Engineering Group emphasizes personal attention from start to finish to meet client schedules and budgets. The staff includes Douglas J. Nicholls, James Davey, Jose Lopez, Jr., Tomas Sanchez, and Tayllor Johnson, all of whom hold professional engineering or land surveyor registrations. Danette Nicholls serves as the Director of Marketing. The acquisition of James Davey and Associates expanded the firm’s in-house capabilities, allowing it to offer complete civil engineering services.

Core Engineering Group is recognized for its strong reputation among customers. The firm received the Yuma Sun’s 2010 Small Business Workplace Excellence Award and was a runner-up in 2008 and 2009. These recognitions reflect the firm’s focus on professional and pleasant workplace culture, which the company states contributes to customer satisfaction.

Core Engineering Group combines decades of local experience with a broad technical team to serve the infrastructure needs of Yuma and the surrounding region.

Located on East 16th Street, the firm is about a tenth of a mile from the Yuma Police Department and half a mile from the Social Security Office.

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