Shimmick Corporation, founded in 1990 and headquartered in Irvine, California, is a leading infrastructure contractor specializing in water, climate resilience, energy transition, and sustainable transportation projects. The company operates nationwide and is consistently recognized among the top contractors in water supply, dams, and treatment facilities.
Shimmick has been instrumental in delivering some of the most significant infrastructure projects in the United States. Notably, the company completed the world’s largest wastewater recycling facility in Orange County, California, producing 130 million gallons of recycled water per day. Additionally, Shimmick constructed the tallest dam raise in U.S. history at San Vicente Dam and played a lead role in the Olmsted Dam project, one of the largest civil works efforts undertaken by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.
In 2017, Shimmick was acquired by AECOM and merged with its existing Civil Construction & Mining group, significantly expanding the size and capabilities of AECOM’s civil construction division. In 2023, Shimmick completed its Initial Public Offering (IPO) on the Nasdaq Global Market, marking a major milestone in the company’s growth and independence.
Shimmick Corporation continues to focus on delivering sustainable infrastructure solutions that advance communities and protect the environment, maintaining its reputation for tackling complex engineering projects with innovation and technical expertise.