Our Story

50 Years Protecting
California's Infrastructure

Since 1976, Butier Engineering has been the trusted construction management partner for public agencies across Southern California.

Butier Engineering 50th Anniversary

Built on a Foundation of Trust

For 50 years, Butier Engineering has served as the essential bridge between public infrastructure owners and construction contractors. We were founded on a simple principle: owners deserve a trusted advisor whose sole focus is protecting their investment.

What sets us apart is what we don't do. We don't design. We don't build. We manage—with singular focus and zero conflicts of interest. This clarity of purpose has earned us the trust of special districts, municipalities, and public agencies throughout Southern California.

Today, with 95% of our work in water and wastewater infrastructure, we bring unmatched expertise to every project. From treatment plants to pipelines, reservoirs to pump stations, we've managed billions in critical infrastructure that serves communities across the region.

We provide construction management exclusively — no design services, no conflicts of interest. Our singular focus gives clients independent expertise and allows us to anticipate challenges early, support informed decision-making, and maintain project momentum across all phases.

Mark M. Butier, President/CFO

Butier Engineering — Built on a Foundation of Trust
Our Foundation

Built on Experience. Defined by Integrity. Driven by Excellence.

These are the principles that guide everything we do.

Experience

Experience represents more than longevity. It reflects over 50 years of accumulated knowledge, practical solutions, and a deep understanding of the Southern California water industry. Our clients benefit from decades of lessons learned, resulting in efficient project delivery and long-term reliability of public infrastructure.

Integrity

Integrity is the cornerstone of our professional relationships. We operate with honesty, transparency, and accountability, consistently acting in the best interest of our clients and the communities they serve. As trusted advisors, we foster collaboration and provide candid guidance, upholding the highest standards of professionalism in every interaction.

Excellence

Excellence drives everything we do. From pre-construction through project closeout, we are committed to delivering the highest level of quality, safety, and performance. We take pride in our proactive approach and dedication to continuous improvement, ensuring the projects we manage contribute lasting value and serve the needs of our communities.

Our Difference

What Sets Us Apart

No Conflicts of Interest

We don't design. We don't build. We manage. This singular focus means our loyalty is always to you, the project owner.

Water Infrastructure Expertise

95% of our work is in water and wastewater projects. We understand the unique challenges and regulatory requirements of this critical sector.

50 Years of Experience

Since 1976, we've been protecting infrastructure investments. That's five decades of lessons learned, best practices developed, and relationships built.

Butier Engineering — what sets us apart
Our People

We Are Butier

Experienced professionals dedicated to your project's success.

Experience, integrity, and a commitment to excellence define every member of our team. With decades of construction management and heavy civil expertise, we deliver practical solutions for water and wastewater projects across Southern California.

From construction managers and resident engineers to field QA personnel and schedulers, our team brings proven expertise and a shared focus on delivering projects on time and on budget.

Our licensed and certified professionals offer deep public works experience, but what truly sets us apart is a shared commitment to excellence and passion for construction.

25+
Average Years Experience
100%
Client-Focused
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Faces of Butier

In Their Words

What Our Clients Say

Butier supplied the team that oversaw the construction management for the Groundwater Replenishment System Final Expansion. This is really a vital role to any project because it's the construction manager that ensures the quality of the project, ensures that the Contractor is building the project according to the specifications, and coordinates with the Contractor on the schedule. Scheduling is an important key to the success of a project. Butier is outstanding at creating a team atmosphere between the Contractor, the CM, and the Owner. They have always done outstanding work for us.

Michael Markus, P.E.

Retired General Manager, OCWD

Groundwater Replenishment System Final Expansion

Who We Serve

Trusted Across Southern California

For 50 years, we've built lasting relationships with water districts, municipalities, and public agencies throughout Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, San Bernardino, and San Diego counties.

Chino Basin Desalter Authority
City of Anaheim
City of Carlsbad
City of Chino
City of Chino Hills
City of Escondido
City of Fountain Valley
City of Irvine
City of Manhattan Beach
City of Oceanside
City of Poway
City of Santa Ana
City of Seal Beach
City of Tustin
City of Whittier
County of Orange
East Orange County Water District
Eastern Municipal Water District
Chino Basin Desalter Authority
City of Anaheim
City of Carlsbad
City of Chino
City of Chino Hills
City of Escondido
City of Fountain Valley
City of Irvine
City of Manhattan Beach
City of Oceanside
City of Poway
City of Santa Ana
City of Seal Beach
City of Tustin
City of Whittier
County of Orange
East Orange County Water District
Eastern Municipal Water District
El Toro Water District
Inland Empire Utilities Agency
Irvine Ranch Water District
Jurupa Community Services District
Laguna Beach County Water District
Long Beach Utilities
Mesa Water District
Metropolitan Water District
Moulton Niguel Water District
Orange County Sanitation District
Orange County Water District
San Diego County Water Authority
Santa Margarita Water District
South Coast Water District
Trabuco Canyon Water District
Water Replenishment District
West Basin Municipal Water District
Yorba Linda Water District
El Toro Water District
Inland Empire Utilities Agency
Irvine Ranch Water District
Jurupa Community Services District
Laguna Beach County Water District
Long Beach Utilities
Mesa Water District
Metropolitan Water District
Moulton Niguel Water District
Orange County Sanitation District
Orange County Water District
San Diego County Water Authority
Santa Margarita Water District
South Coast Water District
Trabuco Canyon Water District
Water Replenishment District
West Basin Municipal Water District
Yorba Linda Water District

Professional Affiliations & Certifications

  • American Society of Civil Engineers
  • Construction Management Association of America
  • Water UCI, Executive Board Member
  • American Concrete Institute
  • American Construction Inspectors Association
  • American Society for Nondestructive Testing
  • American Welding Society
  • Association for Materials Protection and Performance
  • California Registered Professional Engineer
  • Construction Manager Certification Institute
  • HDPE Fusion Certification
  • International Code Council
  • Post Tension Institute

Ready to Work Together?

Let's discuss how our 50 years of experience can benefit your next project.