Who We Are

Coastal Harmony Engineering is a small, woman-owned, Santa Barbara–based environmental and coastal engineering consulting practice providing senior-level technical support for public agencies, non profit organizations, and consulting firms working at the intersection of infrastructure, ecology, and climate resilience.

The firm specializes in coastal resilience, ecological restoration, hydrology and water quality, regulatory permitting and compliance, and CEQA/NEPA technical support. Coastal Harmony Engineering works across California’s Central Coast and beyond, bringing deep regional experience and a collaborative, solutions-driven approach to every project.

About the Founder

  • Amber Inggs, PE is a California licensed civil and coastal engineer, hydrologist, and founder of Coastal Harmony Engineering.

  • She has over 13 years of experience supporting ecological restoration, flood resilience, and climate adaptation projects.

I feel strongly called to protect the environment and bring people closer to nature. Since I was young, I have always spent most of my time by the water, in the ocean and streams. I embarked on this career path because I was tired of seeing concrete unnecessarily poured and I wanted communities to see the infinite value of our natural resources. Everyone deserves to experience pristine nature and understand the physical forces that are constantly working. I am honored to also serve as a wife and mother of two little kids who come along with us on our adventures.

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What’s the Difference?

  • Coastal Harmony Engineering staff bring extensive experience supporting complex projects in coastal and watershed environments from early vulnerability assessment and planning through design, permitting, construction, and long-term monitoring.

    Each project is approached as a collaboration. The firm works closely with clients, agency partners, scientists, planners, and community members to understand local conditions, align technical solutions with community goals, and build trust throughout the project process.

    This approach allows Coastal Harmony Engineering to remain both technically rigorous and deeply connected to the people and places each project serves, ensuring that solutions are not only defensible on paper, but meaningful on the ground.

  • Stewardship
    We believe engineering carries a responsibility to care for both people and the natural systems that sustain them. Every project is an opportunity to protect, restore, and strengthen the places we call home.

    Partnership
    Lasting solutions are built through trust and collaboration. We work closely with clients, agencies, communities, and project teams to create outcomes that reflect shared goals and local values.

    Clarity
    In times of change and uncertainty, clear communication and thoughtful planning matter. We strive to bring calm, focus, and practical guidance to complex technical and regulatory challenges.

    Integrity
    We approach each project with honesty, accountability, and a commitment to doing what is right, even when the path is not the easiest.

    Presence
    Being available, attentive, and engaged is central to our work. We believe meaningful impact comes from showing up fully, listening carefully, and staying connected to the project locations, communities, and clients.

    Hope & Resilience
    We are motivated by the belief that communities and ecosystems can adapt and thrive. Our work is guided by a long-term vision of healthy coasts, watersheds, and communities, shaped with care and optimism for the future.

  • Coastal Harmony Engineering supports a wide range of public, private, and nonprofit clients, including cities and counties, environmental consulting firms, coastal and watershed nonprofits and conservancies, resource conservation districts and watershed groups, and restoration, habitat, and community organizations.

    Across these partnerships, the firm values long-term relationships built on trust, responsiveness, and shared commitment to resilient, healthy landscapes and communities.

  • Coastal Harmony Engineering is led by a California Professional Civil Engineer (PE) with over a decade of experience in coastal, hydrology, and environmental engineering. The firm brings specialized expertise in coastal resilience, restoration, hydrology, and regulatory compliance and is pending certifications as a Woman-Owned Small Business WOSB and Women-Owned Business WBE with WBENC. Coastal Harmony Engineering is an active contributor within California’s coastal and watershed professional community.

  • Coastal Harmony Engineering is committed to remaining grounded in its core values of stewardship, service, and collaboration. The firm welcomes partnerships, conversations, and opportunities to support projects where sound engineering, care for place, and human connection can make a lasting difference.

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