Licensed General Engineering Contractors in Palm Desert, California
Updated November 1, 2026 from CSLB's public license file · A General Engineering Contractor
- 27licensed general engineering contractors
- 26active (Clear)
- 3.7%with a suspension
- 37%workers' comp exempt
- 17.8 yrsmedian time licensed
- 74.1%corp / LLC / partnership (25.9% sole owner)
- 0new in the last 12 months
- —change tracking began November 1, 2026
CSLB's public data lists 27 general engineering contractors with a mailing address in Palm Desert, and 26 of them (96.3%) show a Clear primary status.
The share with a suspension (3.7%) is close to the Riverside County rate for the same license (3.7%). 37% report a workers' comp exemption, 1.6 points higher than the statewide figure for general engineering contractors (35.4%), so many of these businesses say they have no employees.
Experience varies: 77.8% have been licensed 10+ years and 0 are new this year (median 17.8 years, vs 18.5 statewide).
These firms hold CSLB's A (General Engineering Contractor) license for engineered fixed works. See the A General Engineering Contractor guide for what the license covers.
How to check a general engineering contractor's license in Palm Desert
- Find the business in the list below, or search all 27 Palm Desert listings, and open its profile. You want a Clear status and the A classification (a B license can also cover it as part of a multi-trade job).
- Re-check the same number on CSLB's Instant License Check the day you sign; our copy is refreshed weekly and 3.7% of Palm Desert listings here already show a suspension.
- Get the bid and contract in writing with the license number on it. If the job tops $1,000 in labor and materials, a licensed general engineering contractor is required by law. See the $1,000 rule.
All 27 general engineering contractors in Palm Desert
Palm Desert general engineering contractors sorted with Clear licenses first, then by years licensed. Badges reflect CSLB's file dated November 1, 2026, not a rating of anyone's work.
| Business name | License # | Status | Years | Workers' comp | Bond |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canyon Specialties | 310985 | Clear | 51 | Insured | On file |
| West Coast Builders Earthwork & Landscaping INC | 368452 | Clear | 47 | Insured | On file |
| J & M Construction | 472291 | Clear | 41 | Exempt | On file |
| R G Concrete | 513124 | Clear | 39 | Insured | On file |
| Jacobsson Engineering Construction INC | 650389 | Clear | 34 | Insured | On file |
| Orr Builders | 693077 | Clear | 32 | Insured | On file |
| Kirbman Sealing & Striping | 764937 | Clear | 27 | Exempt | On file |
| Cora Constructors INC | 766304 | Clear | 27 | Insured | On file |
| United Brothers Concrete INC | 800402 | Clear | 25 | Insured | On file |
| Willcorp | 872134 | Clear | 20 | Insured | On file |
| Rmj General Engineering & Building Contractors INC | 910402 | Clear | 18 | Exempt | On file |
| Ecoliving INC | 918267 | Clear | 18 | Exempt | On file |
| Solomon Engineering | 927567 | Clear | 17 | Exempt | On file |
| State Wide Plumbing | 936147 | Clear | 17 | Insured | On file |
| Pm10 INC | 946108 | Clear | 16 | Insured | On file |
| Urban Habitat | 963744 | Clear | 15 | Insured | On file |
| Valley Pipeline Services INC | 988742 | Clear | 12 | Insured | On file |
| Universal General & Engineering INC | 998909 | Clear | 11 | Insured | On file |
| Desert Elite Electric & Construction INC | 1000013 | Clear | 11 | Insured | On file |
| Universal Construction Engineering | 1019619 | Clear | 10 | Insured | On file |
| Palm Springs Tennis Courts LLC | 1028737 | Clear | 9 | Insured | On file |
| Desert Ants Engineering INC | 1029902 | Clear | 9 | Insured | On file |
| Alecon Construction | 1044757 | Clear | 8 | Exempt | On file |
| Jones Lance Michael | 1119113 | Clear | 2 | Exempt | On file |
| Country Club Construction LLC | 1121558 | Clear | 2 | Exempt | On file |
| Solagra Corporation | 1135415 | Clear | 1 | Exempt | On file |
| Sgarrella Barry | 801237 | Susp: contractor's bond | 25 | Exempt | On file |
Source: CSLB public data · Updated November 1, 2026 Status can change at any time. Verify on CSLB's Instant License Check.
Frequently asked questions
How many licensed general engineering contractors are in Palm Desert?
CSLB's current public file lists 27 general engineering contractors with a Palm Desert mailing address. 26 have a Clear status, and 88.9% show no issues at all in the file (no suspension, no pending action, bond on file, not near expiration).
What license does a general engineering contractor need in California?
Look for A on the license. 27 businesses in Palm Desert hold it. Small jobs under $1,000 with no permit and no employees are exempt; everything else needs a license (details).
How do I check a general engineering contractor's workers' comp?
Open the contractor's profile here to see the workers' comp type and insurer from CSLB's file. In Palm Desert, 63% of general engineering contractors list a policy, 37% claim an exemption and 0% show no current coverage. Confirm the policy with CSLB's workers' comp search before work starts. How to check workers' comp.
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