About Us
About Us
Creek Engineering at a Glance
Our engineering firm was born out of a conviction to build a company marked by accurate data (gathered on-site) and clear communication with our partners.
Unfortunately, the Southwest Florida engineering industry has been driven by speed and hurried data in recent years. We think this is a mistake — and we’ve found a better way forward. Builders and homeowners often overpay by thousands of dollars, based on average data gathered from online data (that’s 10 years old).
The simple truth is that you can’t afford to trust the wrong engineering data. One small mistake can quickly add up to a $10,000 unexpected expense. Creek Engineering is a certified, experienced engineering firm, and we exist to help contractors make better decisions for their clients.
Building Relationships
Maximizing Results
Long-Term Partnerships
Our Team
Jon Colleen
Erik Colleen
John Dobson
Matthew Burdette
Jake Robson
Doug Williams
10,000+
Successful Projects
30+
Year of Experience
Seasoned Accuracy & Integrity
Our History
2025
Environmental Engineering & Consulting
This year has marked a significant step forward in our efforts to support sustainable SWFL development. Several areas of our region, including North Port, are experiencing tremendous growth, so we’ve doubled down on our engineering services.
New Team Members / New Certifications
We’ve brought on a few new team members to help us provide new services like Gopher Tortoise Surveys & Relocation, as well as Wetland Delineation services. If you’re building on land anywhere in Southwest Florida, then you’re likely to deal with one or the other. We’ve also been busy providing several crucial property evaluations for our building partners, including preliminary environmental assessments and Phase Environmental Assessments.
We’re hyper-focused on providing the best engineering services for developers buying and building on 10-acre lots (and smaller). If you’re building on property anywhere in the North Port and Port Charlotte area, then we’re the top-shelf engineering firm ready to help you make the best decisions.
Give us a call if you want to learn more about our new services.
2024
Re-Focus on Geotechnical Testing and Septic Engineering
On January 1, 2024, the Florida Building Code (8th Edition) was implemented across our great state. Several municipalities announced tighter geotechnical and soil testing requirements for construction projects.
So, we focused our efforts on becoming the best geotechnical engineering firm in Southwest Florida. Our efforts found strong success. This was especially true in North Port, FL, where every new building permit required a sub-grade soil compaction test (now only required in specific situations).
View Our Geotechnical Engineering Services
2023
Educating Construction Teams
In 2023, we adopted our previous name, Gulfcoast Engineering. Our engineering and field service teams remain committed to educating our contractor partners on the fluctuating building permit regulations of Southwest Florida. We also added specific certifications and skillsets, including: swimming pool engineering, compaction testing, and sub-grade penetration testing.
2022
Stewarding With Integrity
From the very first months of our existence, we’ve been driven by a commitment to stewarding our clients’ projects with integrity and innovation. Jon Colleen, founder and CEO, began offering field services to Southwest Florida engineers under the name of Gulfcoast Geotechnical.
Long-term Partnerships
Committed to Your Project's Success
Creek Engineering is focused on more than just engineering assessments and water table reports. We’re on a mission to build life-long relationships with our clients—based on mutual trust.
Your Accessible Engineering Partner
Our engineering firm provides top-tier services — delivered directly with a phone call from our engineers. Some Southwest Florida engineering firms will keep your questions at arms’ length, but we’re committed to our clients’ success at every turn.
- Accuracy
- Reliable Communication
- Modern Technology
- On-Site Partner