Over 35 years of hands-on experience in underground wet utility systems — now available to private organizations, contractors, engineers, and municipalities. From constructability review to final acceptance, get it right the first time.
Daniel Fernandez is an infrastructure inspector with over 35 years of experience in underground wet utility systems and materials, built on a career in municipal public works overseeing the construction, inspection, and acceptance of domestic water, recycled water, and wastewater infrastructure. He founded Identity Consulting LLC to bring that insider knowledge directly to private organizations, contractors, and engineering firms.
Having sat on the municipal side of the table, he knows exactly what cities look for in plans, specifications, inspections, and testing — and how to help your project pass review and acceptance without costly rework, delays, or disputes. His background spans wastewater collection, water distribution, recycled water systems, traffic control, confined space safety, and trenching & shoring, including technical consulting on pipeline materials and NCPI installation and inspection standards.
Whether you need a second set of expert eyes on a specification, an independent QA/QC presence in the field, or training for your crew on municipal standards, Identity Consulting delivers practical guidance grounded in real-world public works operations — on site anywhere in Southern California, or by video consultation.
Focused consulting for domestic water, recycled water, and wastewater infrastructure projects — from design review through final acceptance.
Expert guidance on pipelines, pump stations, and utility infrastructure — planning, design input, and problem-solving informed by decades of municipal operations.
Independent field inspection and quality assurance support to verify workmanship, materials, and compliance before problems get buried.
Detailed review of plans and specs from a builder's and owner's perspective — catching conflicts, gaps, and constructability issues before they cost you in the field.
Condition assessment guidance using NASSCO standards — CCTV inspection review, defect coding, and rehabilitation recommendations you can act on.
Navigate pressure testing, disinfection, bacteriological sampling, air testing, and mandrel/deflection requirements — and get your project accepted the first time.
Bridge the gap between contractors and city staff. Clear communication, realistic expectations, and fewer disputes on both sides of the trench.
Practical training for crews, inspectors, and project managers on municipal standards, submittal procedures, and what it takes to pass inspection.
Most consultants have only ever worked one side of the project. We've spent a career on the owner's side — and that changes everything.
We know how cities review plans, what inspectors look for, and where projects typically get held up — because we did that job for decades.
Catching a spec conflict or a failed test procedure early is dramatically cheaper than fixing it after the trench is closed.
No bloated reports or billable-hour padding. Practical, defensible recommendations you can hand to a city engineer with confidence.
Reach out for a no-obligation conversation about how Identity Consulting can help.
Tell us a little about your project — location, type of work (domestic water, recycled water, sewer, storm), current phase (design, construction, closeout), and what kind of help you're looking for.
We'll respond within one business day.