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EXPERIENCED LEADERSHIP

Since its founding in 2008, MAE has grown from a one-person firm to a respected geosciences firm with 3 offices, 40+ staff members, two certified materials testing labs, and multiple drill rigs.

At MAE, our senior staff averages over 25 years of experience and are dedicated to meeting client needs and schedules. On every project, our collaborative approach ensures quality, reliable and cost-effective technical services every time.

OUR GOALS FOR EVERY PROJECT

Client Satisfaction

MAE’s success and steady growth is based on repeat business from project owners and consultants. More than 80% of our annual revenue comes from repeat clients, demonstrating the trust and satisfaction of our clients.

Quality Management

We place a significant emphasis on our quality management processes to ensure conformance with our clients’ project requirements and applicable governing standards. Comprehensive planning, training, and providing clear documentation ensure that the final product will be substantially error free.

Safety

At MAE, we understand that what we do is dangerous. So, we discuss safety often, with good results. Our EMR, a rating that indicates a business’s safety record compared to others in the same sector, is 0.880, which is excellent. Having a rating under the industry standard of 1.0 reflects the effectiveness of our procedures and our commitment to safety.

WE PROVIDE CUTTING EDGE ENGINEERING SOLUTIONS.

Meskel & Associates Engineering is a geosciences firm based in Northeast

Florida supporting the AEC (architecture, engineering, construction) industry through custom, practical solutions.

Our geotechnical, inspection, and construction services aid your project from start to finish.

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What structure notorious for its 3.97 degree tilt is the freestanding bell tower of a cathedral in its namesake Italian town? The structure's tilt comes from the soft ground of its unstable foundation.
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Happy 4th of July, everyone! Wishing you a day filled with joy, family, friends, and celebration. Let's remember the spirit of freedom and unity that this day represents. Have a safe and wonderful holiday!
🚧 Road Work in Progress 🚧
Our Mae crew is out this morning doing essential geotechnical drilling for upgrades along Cleveland Road — please drive carefully and be patient as they work to improve our roads.
Shoutout to the team for keeping everything running smoothly and safely! 🙌

🕒 Work expected to continue through the week.

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The largest power station in the U.S. (measured by installed capacity) is a concrete gravity dam in Washington, built to produce hydroelectric power and provide irrigation water. What is the name of this dam that was first constructed in the 1930s?
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According to a group of Purdue engineering students, the answer is actually 252 licks! But what type of pop started advertising in 1969 that the world may never know how many it takes to get to the eponymous center of one of its confectioneries?
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When you're out there on a drilling project, what's one of the most critical factors that can make or break your design and construction? The WATER TABLE!

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Dynamic failures
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Unexpected dewatering costs
Delays and budget overruns
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✅ Plan effective dewatering strategies
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About Tina

Tina is a licensed Professional Engineer (PE) in Florida and Georgia with 35 years of experience in geotechnical engineering consulting and subsurface investigation services. More than 25 of these years have been spent in practice in Florida and Georgia.

Tina supports small business as a member of the FES / ACES Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) subcommittee. At the local level, she is a trustee of the Jacksonville Regional Chamber of Commerce and serves on the Jacksonville Small and Emerging Business (JSEB) Monitoring Committee as an appointee of the Jacksonville City Council.

She founded MAE in 2008 as a one-person consulting firm and, with the help of an amazing team, has grown it to a 50+ person company with more than $8M in yearly revenue.

Tina is Founder, President and Principal Engineer at MAE. 

Education

  • University of Pittsburgh, BS, Civil Engineering
  • University of North Florida, MBA, Business Administration

About Rodney

Rodney is a Professional Engineer licensed in Florida and Georgia with over 40 years of experience in geotechnical engineering consulting and subsurface investigation services.

Rodney’s expertise includes directing geotechnical site explorations and preparing foundation design recommendations for a variety of civil design projects ranging from municipal buildings, roadway and signals, bridges and miscellaneous structures, bulkheads and docks, parks and trails, drainage/stormwater, and utilities.

Rodney is currently on the board of ACEC-Florida and is a fellow member of the Florida Engineering Society.

Rodney is Vice President and Principal Engineer at MAE.

Education

  • University of Florida, BS, Civil Engineering
  • University of South Florida, MBA, Business Administration

About Brett

Brett has more than 18 years of field, laboratory, and geotechnical analysis experience throughout Florida. Brett has managed the entire geotechnical process, which includes drilling, laboratory testing, and analysis for numerous Florida Department of Transportation projects. 

Brett is experienced in both Design-Bid-Build and Design-Build FDOT project delivery methods. As a Certified Smartpile EDC System user, he has provided dynamic load testing services on numerous pre-stressed, pre-cast concrete driven piles on bridge foundation construction projects throughout Florida. 

Since joining MAE in 2017, he has successfully completed more than $9M in geotechnical services for our clients including the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT), City of Jacksonville, JEA, JTA and many prime engineering and consulting clients in NE Florida. 

Brett is the Director of Transportation and Geotechnical Services and Principal Engineer at MAE 

Education

  • Florida State University, BS, Civil Engineering

About Kelly

Kelly has more than 18 years of experience as a professional in the field of Construction Engineering and Inspection (CEI). 

Kelly’s expertise include roadway widening, milling and resurfacing, bridge replacement, drainage improvements, shallow and deep foundations, signalization and lighting improvements, guardrail installations, signing and pavement markings, as well as the construction of gravity walls and concrete flatwork, including curb and gutter, sidewalks, and ADA ramps. 

At MAE her responsibilities span a wide range, including contract administration, progress monitoring, final estimates, contract modifications, CPM scheduling reviews, and effective supervision of inspection staff. 

Kelly is the Director of Construction Engineering and Inspections (CEI) Services at MAE 

EDUCATION 

  • University of North Florida, BS, Civil Engineering 

About Brandy

Brandy has 9 years of experience in sales and the AEC industry. She is a results-driven sales professional, with a proven record of high performance in the areas of business development and key account management. Her extensive knowledge includes permitting, project management and exceptional customer service skills resulting in new business and customer retention ensuring organizational growth and success. 

Her responsibilities include developing client relationships and project team collaboration to drive long-term business growth. Her skills include surpassing sales goals, maintaining crucial permit status reports, and increasing profitability through strategic planning. Brandy has achieved awards in Highest Gross Margin Dollars, Highest Generated Dollars, Highest Generated Opportunities, and Highest Percent of Quota (189%) 

Brandy is the Director of Client Development at MAE 

About Jamie

Jamie is an experienced HR and Administrative specialist with over 20 years of expertise. His knowledge and skills make him an asset in various administrative systems and processes, particularly within the transportation sector.

He possesses excellent attention to detail, critical thinking, planning, and time management skills. He has demonstrated integrity and comfort working with all levels of management and staff and is always the go-to person when something needs to be done. Jamie has a proven ability to apply a broad range of experience to special projects and take initiative.

Jamie is well-versed in the FDOT consultant Invoice Transmittal System, FDOT project Cost Redistribution, and FDOT Economic Opportunity Compliance, ensuring compliance and smooth operations. In addition to his administrative proficiency, Jamie has a proven track record as a QA/QC administrator on projects for COJ, FDOT, and USACE. His extensive experience in quality assurance, quality control, and project management contributes to successful outcomes.

Jamie is the HR and Office Manager at MAE 

EDUCATION 

  • Regents College, BS, Mathematics

About Wes

Wes has more than 20 years of experience and knowledge of laboratory testing procedures through ASTM, AASHTO and USACE specifications. He holds multiple CTQP and ACI certifications. 

He is responsible for personnel training, certification, supervision, and all day-to-day operations in the laboratory, communications with clients. He is also responsible for the accreditation of the laboratory through CMEC and the USACE. 

His extensive experience includes interpreting City and County Specifications as well as the FDOT Road and Bridge Specifications, FDOT Job Guide Schedule (JGS), and the FDOT Sampling and Testing Reporting Guide (STRG). 

Wes is the Lab Manager at MAE 

About Max

Max has more than 25 years of geotechnical engineering, project management and consulting experience in geotechnical investigation, analysis and reporting and construction quality assurance (CQA) and engineering support, as well as environmental project management and consulting. He has provided geotechnical engineering recommendations for numerous projects including small to large scale residential, commercial/industrial and public projects, master planned communities, high-rise buildings, and infrastructure including bridges and roadways.

Mr. Kemnitz is responsible for project management, engineering oversight and principal review of laboratory test results, engineering analysis and report preparation for specific MAE projects. He has extensive experience in retaining wall design, ground improvement techniques, slope stability analysis, geosynthetics, and construction quality assurance, complemented by expertise in deep and shallow foundation design, vibration monitoring, and comprehensive geotechnical engineering solutions.

Max is a Senior Geotechnical Engineer at MAE 

Education 

  • Arizona State University, BS, Civil Engineering
  • University of Nevada, Master of Science in Engineering

About David

David Conner is a highly experienced and certified professional in the construction and building industry, holding both a Master of Business Administration from Wayne State College (2018) and a Bachelor of Science in Building Construction Management from the University of North Florida (1999).

With extensive expertise, David is a Licensed General Contractor and Roofing Contractor in Florida, boasting over 20 ICC Certificates and multiple DBPR certifications (PX, BN, BU) covering building, mechanical, electrical, and plumbing.

His career spans significant leadership roles, including President of Conner Construction and Demolition, and President of Conner Roofing since September 2018. Prior to his current ventures, he served as a Plans Examiner in Jacksonville, FL (September 2018 – July 2025), and held key positions with the Clay County Board of County Commissioners, including Building Official (April 2008 – September 2018) and Deputy Building Official (August 2002 – April 2008). David began his career as a Project Manager at Dana B. Kenyon Company from August 1997 to August 2002.