SORA Engineering was started by Rishi Patel in 2023 in Oakland, CA. Rishi has 20+ years of experience as a Civil Engineer/Project Manager and is passionate about delivering large-scale infrastructure projects. Rishi is a Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) in the state of California and holds a B.S. in Civil Engineering from the University of California at Davis.

SORA Engineering is a Small Business and DBE Certified Firm.

Our Values

Safety

Safety is always our top priority. From project inception, to construction, to final user experience, we are committed to ensuring the well-being of our team and community.

Quality

We believe that delivering quality work is of the utmost importance. We pride ourselves on setting high standards and continually seeking ways to improve.

Creativity

Creative thinking is our passion. With infinite ways to solve a problem, we choose out of the box thinking to set new standards for Civil Engineering.

Vision

It’s important for our work to be thoughtful and stand the test of time. We approach each project with careful planning and a clear vision to minimize risk and foresee future challenges and opportunities.