About WRE

Water Resources Engineering, Inc. (WRE) was founded in 1989 by Gustavo Arboleda, who remains the company’s President. Mr. Arboleda’s vision was for a small group of specialists dedicated exclusively to water-related work. His prior experience consulting for government agencies and large engineering firms made him aware of the invaluable contributions that experts with a narrow focus can make to water projects.

WRE broadened the scope of its services though the years to respond to the needs of its clients, without altering its focus. The firm now offers resource management services as well as civil/mechanical design capabilities for water storage, conveyance, and treatment structures.

WRE's main office has been in San Francisco since 1997. Field offices are opened periodically to satisfy project and client needs.

Our mission at WRE is to respond to our clients’ technical, economic, and policy concerns by applying the skills of highly experienced professionals, using state-of-the-art knowledge and tools, to develop innovative solutions based on sound scientific principles, accepted engineering practices, and good engineering judgment.

Scientists investigate that which already is. Engineers create that which has never been.

Albert Einstein

Our core values shape who we are and what we do.

Integrity

We strive to provide our clients with meaningful work products that satisfy their needs and expectations. We consider it our duty to advise clients about potential problems with their suggested approaches, if appropriate, and to provide them with viable options that help them achieve their goals.

Responsiveness

As a small business highly dependent on repeat clients, we must respond to urgent requests from our clients as rapidly and effectively as the most efficient companies in the market. Our internal processes allow us to mobilize quickly and reassess priorities on the go.

Equity

WRE pursues policies of equal employment opportunity and affirmative action. We recruit, hire, and promote for all job classifications without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, physical or mental handicap, sexual orientation, gender identity, or HIV status.

Sustainability

Water systems and structures usually have large footprints and often have significant impacts on the environment. We consider it essential to weave the concept of sustainability into every new system we design and every facility we upgrade. Only thus can we make our communities livable for future generations.

Certified Small Business, State of California

Certified Small Business, US Small Business Administration

Local Business Enterprise and Minority Business Enterprise, Human Rights Commission, City of San Francisco

Small, Local, Emerging Business Certification, Alameda County, California

Disadvantaged Business Enterprise, California Unified Certification Program