About Us :: SW Engineering, Inc.

SW Engineering is located in Temecula, California. We are a full-service Civil Engineering company supporting clients throughout Riverside and San Diego Counties. Civil engineering and real estate industry veterans Michael D. Schweitzer and Deborah J. (DJ) O’Grady founded the company in 2007 with a vision of creating the most reliable and best value civil engineering partner in the region. The response from our clients has been gratifyingly positive.

Both new and existing clients choose SW Engineering not just for what we do, but also for the way that we do it. We approach all client relationships as potential long-term partnerships. We recognize that we deliver technical expertise that can be provided by others. Thus, we seek to differentiate ourselves by being more proactive, responsive, and reliable than our competitors. One of the key components of our ability to deliver these benefits is our focus on client communication and interaction.

We thoroughly understand the importance of regular, meaningful communication between client and consultant. Thus, we continually strive to provide our clients with project updates, including project status, completed tasks, upcoming obstacles, and schedule adherence. We also deliver prompt answers to all questions or concerns you may have about timing, planning, or potential processes required for your successful project completion.

Mission Statement

The mission of SW Engineering, Inc. is to be the industry leader to both our private and public clients in each community we serve. The company creates value for its clients by providing quality and timely engineering services at a profitable but competitive rate. We focus on understanding our clients’ businesses and applying leading-edge technology to solve their needs. We anticipate our clients’ business challenges and are ready with solutions as these challenges emerge.

Vision

Our business will be marked by enduring partnerships with valued clients. We will implement an ongoing comprehensive quality control program to achieve 100% client satisfaction. Mutually beneficial long-term relationships will be developed to provide greater long-term profits through referrals and repetitive business.

Values

Achieving our Mission will require a special work environment. Our staff will be offered a workplace where they can prosper and grow in a dignified and rewarding manner. We will be a contributing and supportive member of our community.

How good are we at what we do? Here’s what some of our clients have said:

“We appreciate the way you have handled the processing through the city in a timely manner, and for the professional job you and all your staff have done to respond quickly to issues that inevitably come up in this business. Thanks for a job well done.”

Bob Crisell — Crisell Commercial Advisors, Inc.

“SW Engineering, Inc. has been a tremendous asset to our affordable housing projects. Their staff is very accessible, and has demonstrated a very proactive attitude on our projects.”

Brady Gunther — Community Collective

“SW Engineering, Inc. understands the complexities associated with in-fill sites and has repeatedly demonstrated an ability to find cost effective solutions to design challenges.”

Ginger Hitzke — Community Collective

Principals

President

Michael D. Schweitzer, P.E. has more than 12 years of civil engineering experience in residential, commercial, and public land development, design, and project management. Prior to starting SW Engineering, Inc., Michael served as vice president of a large civil engineering firm, and was responsible for overseeing the operations of that company’s Riverside office. He developed a reputation as a creative, insightful, and thoroughly dependable problem-solver.

CEO

Deborah J. (DJ) O’Grady brings more than 20 years of progressive experience in real estate development, office management, banking and finance. She is a results-focused professional with proven leadership and organizational skills. She has a demonstrated ability to strategically align resources with project needs to help ensure the total satisfaction of every client.

Principal

Tracy Santucci, P.E., has over 20 years of progressive management and civil design experience with an emphasis on educational facilities and public works projects. Ms. Santucci graduated from Tulane University in 1988 with a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering. Her diverse professional experience includes supervising public works and Caltrans projects as well as QA/QC Manager for a large engineering firm. In addition to her professional experience, she spent four years on the San Marcos Planning Commission reviewing permit applications ranging from minor business expansions to major subdivisions. This invaluable experience has provided her with a clear understanding of the civil engineering, design and land development process, and has given her the knowledge and background to become a respected leader in the industry.

Director of Marketing

Bree Wong brings with her over 6 years of progressive experience in project coordination, office management, and marketing of professional services. Her dedication is evident by her desire to develop new business relationships and, more importantly, maintain excellent relations with our existing clients. She represents SW Engineering, Inc. through her active participation in Society for Marketing Professional Services (SMPS), American Public Works Association (APWA), Commercial Real Estate Women (CREW-IE), Business Development Association of the Inland Empire (BDA-IE), and American Institute of Architects (AIA).