How many A general engineering contractors are licensed in California?

California has 16,217 contractors with a A (General Engineering) license from the Contractors State License Board. 15,244 (94%) hold active licenses. SiteVetter's A license lookup checks each against SAM.gov, OSHA, DOL, and EPA databases.

What does a A license cover in California?

A California A license covers general engineering contractors for highways, bridges, utilities, and infrastructure. Any contractor performing general engineering work valued at $500 or more must hold this license. The CSLB issues and regulates all contractor licenses in the state.

What percentage of general engineering contractors have federal violations?

9.7% of California general engineering contractors (1567 out of 16,217) have at least one record in federal databases. These include SAM.gov debarments, DOL wage violations, OSHA safety citations, and EPA environmental violations.

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A General Engineering Contractor License Lookup

Use this page when you need a California A license lookup, a list of licensed general engineering contractors, or a quick screen before assigning general engineering work to a sub. Each row links to a contractor profile with CSLB status, workers' comp, bond, federal records, and permit checks.

California has 16,217 CSLB A license records for general engineering contractors. 94% currently hold active licenses and 9.7% have at least one federal compliance record. SiteVetter checks CSLB status, SAM.gov debarment, DOL wage violations, OSHA safety citations, EPA environmental records, and building permits in seconds.

What to Check for A General Engineering Contractors

Verify the contractor license is active and in good standing
Request proof of insurance and bonding
Get at least 3 written quotes before selecting a contractor
Check federal databases: SAM.gov, OSHA, DOL, and EPA records
Confirm bond: California requires $25,000+ contractor bond (SB 607)

Why Federal Records Matter for General Engineering Work

For general engineering work, 9.7% of licensed contractors have federal records that a standard CSLB license check would not reveal. SiteVetter's 6-source lookup gives GCs a faster way to compare subs before bid award, onboarding, or renewal review.

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CSLB A License Scope

A General Engineering Contractor License Records

Related CSLB License Classifications

A General Engineering Contractor License Lookup

What to Check for A General Engineering Contractors

Why Federal Records Matter for General Engineering Work