32.80° N · 115.56° W
El Centro
Imperial Valley
1601 N. Imperial Ave
El Centro, CA 92243
Directions to the El Centro office (opens Google Maps)Office page: El Centro
Engineering · Planning · Surveying — since 1984
Engineering the communities of the desert Southwest.
For more than 42 years, cities, counties, districts and private clients have trusted The Holt Group for civil engineering, surveying, planning, construction management and grant services.
- 1984Founded by Robert K. & James “Jack” Holt
- 42+Years serving the desert Southwest
- 3Offices: El Centro, Palm Desert & Blythe
- ~80%Of our work comes from repeat clients
What we do
Nine disciplines. One team.
From the first survey point to grant close-out, we take public and private projects from idea to infrastructure.
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Civil Engineering
Design of public infrastructure and private development that is reliable and built to last.
Learn more 02Surveying
Land surveying by Professional Land Surveyors registered in California and Arizona.
Learn more 03Construction Management & Inspection
Keeping projects on schedule, on budget and built to the plans.
Learn more 04Urban Planning
Planning services from planners certified by the American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP).
Learn more 05Environmental Planning
Environmental review and documentation for public and private projects.
Learn more 06Grant Writing & Administration
Helping communities win funding — and manage it once it arrives.
Learn more 07Housing Program Administration
Administration of housing programs for public agencies.
Learn more 08Labor Standards Compliance
Labor standards compliance for publicly funded construction projects.
Learn more 09Lead-Based Paint Testing
Lead-based paint testing for housing and public projects.
Learn more“Since 1984, providing high-quality, cost-effective Engineering and Planning services to our Clients and the general public resulting in superior Engineering and Planning work products and public infrastructure which is reliable and durable for years beyond its intended service.”
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Long-term relationships
Building long-term client relationships is our core strategy — about 80 percent of our work comes from repeat clients.
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On time and within budget
Projects of any size, delivered on schedule and within budget, with customer service our clients can count on.
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Built to last
Engineering and planning work products and public infrastructure that are reliable and durable for years beyond their intended service.
Trusted by
Cities, counties, districts and industry.
A partial list of the public agencies and private companies we have served.
Where we are
Three offices. Local everywhere we work.
El Centro, Palm Desert and Blythe — close to our clients in the Imperial Valley, the Coachella Valley and along the Colorado River.
Professional Engineers
- California
- Arizona
- Nevada
- Utah
- Michigan
- Mexico
Professional Land Surveyors
- California
- Arizona
Planners
- AICP certified
33.77° N · 116.36° W
Palm Desert
Coachella Valley
36951 Cook Street
Palm Desert, CA 92211
Directions to the Palm Desert office (opens Google Maps)Office page: Palm Desert
33.61° N · 114.60° W
Blythe
Palo Verde Valley & Colorado River
201 Hobsonway
Blythe, CA 92225
Directions to the Blythe office (opens Google Maps)Office page: Blythe
FAQ
Common questions
What services does The Holt Group provide?
Civil engineering, surveying, construction management and inspection, urban planning, environmental planning, grant writing and administration, housing program administration, labor standards compliance and lead-based paint testing.
Who do you work for?
Municipal, institutional and private-sector clients — cities, counties, water and utility districts, state and federal agencies, developers and energy companies. About 80 percent of our work comes from repeat clients.
Where are your offices?
We have three offices in Southern California: El Centro ((760) 337-3883), Palm Desert ((760) 328-5280), Blythe ((760) 922-4658).
Where are your engineers and surveyors registered?
Our Professional Engineers are registered in California, Arizona, Nevada, Utah and Michigan, as well as in Mexico. Our Land Surveyors are registered in California and Arizona, and our planners are certified by the American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP).
How do I start a project or send an RFP?
Use the project form on this website or call the office nearest you. Tell us about the project, location and timeline and the right person will follow up.
Start a project
Let’s talk about your project.
Requests for proposals, a new development, a grant deadline or a question about a current job — tell us what you need and the right person will follow up.
- El Centro(760) 337-3883
- Palm Desert(760) 328-5280
- Blythe(760) 922-4658
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