The Mannik & Smith Group, Inc.

Technical Skill. Creative Spirit.

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About the firm

The Mannik & Smith Group (MSG) is a Midwest-based multi-discipline engineering and environmental consulting practice founded in 1955. Serving public and private sector clients across North America, MSG offers a broad spectrum of services spanning civil, structural, transportation, electrical, mechanical, geotechnical, environmental, and ecological disciplines. The practice also provides hydrographic and geophysical mapping, surveying, landscape architecture, and planning. In 2022, MSG partnered with Trilon Group and now leads its Midwest Platform focused on environmental, transportation, water, and community infrastructure markets.

Established
1955
Team
Midsize
Firm type
Civil Engineering · Structural Engineering · Electrical Engineering · Mechanical Engineering · Geotechnical Engineering · Environmental Engineering · Transportation Engineering · Automation & Controls · Land Surveying · Landscape Architecture

People

Jaan MannikCo-Founder

C. Michael SmithCo-Founder

Dean NieseCEO Emeritus

Walter J. BoltGSA Contract Administrator

Capabilities

Civil Engineering

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Provides comprehensive civil engineering and site design solutions for municipal, commercial, and public infrastructure developments.

  • Site Development

    Delivers planning, grading, and utility design for commercial, residential, and industrial developments.

  • Stormwater Management & Green Infrastructure

    Integrates low-impact development and eco-friendly design elements to manage stormwater and minimize environmental footprints.

  • Permitting & Agency Coordination

    Navigates local, state, and federal regulatory frameworks to secure necessary project approvals.

Structural Engineering

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Delivers structural engineering solutions focused on safety, longevity, and competitive value-based fees.

  • Structural Systems Design

    Creates detailed structural framework designs for commercial, industrial, and institutional buildings.

  • Bridge & Highway Structures

    Designs robust foundations, bridge spans, and support structures for transportation infrastructure.

Environmental Services

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Offers compliance, remediation, and ecological support to safeguard natural systems and achieve regulatory compliance.

  • Environmental Compliance

    Navigates complex local, state, and federal environmental regulations to keep projects compliant.

  • Brownfield Revitalization

    Restores and transforms contaminated, underutilized properties into safe, thriving community assets.

  • Ecological Services

    Manages, protects, and restores natural resources including wetlands, stream corridors, and specialized wildlife surveys.

  • Waste Management & Containment

    Provides engineering solutions for landfill systems, cell liner construction, and waste management complexities.

  • Asbestos Analytical Laboratory

    Performs fast and compliant analytical testing and testing services for asbestos identification.

Geotechnical Engineering

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Conducts subsurface investigations and geotechnical designs utilizing in-house drilling equipment and an accredited testing laboratory.

  • Subsurface Investigations

    Explores soil and geological conditions to establish robust foundations and project designs.

  • In-Situ Soil Testing

    Utilizes Cone Penetration Testing to assess soil properties on-site, reducing turnaround times and environmental disturbance.

  • Accredited Laboratory Testing

    Analyzes soil and rock samples under controlled conditions to verify material strength and suitability.

Hydrographic & Geophysical Mapping

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Provides nationwide hydrographic and geophysical surveying, producing high-resolution, geo-referenced spatial data.

  • Hydrographic Surveying

    Maps underwater topography and bathymetric profiles using acoustic imaging technologies.

  • Geophysical Mapping

    Conducts sub-surface mapping to identify buried geological features and utilities.

  • Hydrologic Monitoring & Investigations

    Utilizes Acoustic Doppler technology to deliver advanced flow monitoring and environmental assessments.

  • Vibracore Sediment Sampling

    Extracts core sediment samples from aquatic environments across the country to support environmental studies.

Electrical Engineering

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Designs, develops, and maintains power systems, including generation, distribution, and control infrastructure.

  • Power Systems Design

    Engineers electrical power generation, backup systems, and main service distribution configurations.

  • Electrical Infrastructure Control

    Develops control panels, lighting systems, and localized distribution networks for facilities.

Mechanical Engineering

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Designs HVAC, facility piping, and complex mechanical process systems for industrial and commercial clients.

  • Facilities Mechanical & HVAC

    Optimizes indoor climate controls, energy efficiency, and ventilation systems for buildings.

  • Process Mechanical Piping

    Designs specialized fluid and gas piping systems for industrial processing plants.

Instrumentation, Controls & Automation

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Deploys modern controls engineering and automation technology to optimize operational processes.

Landscape Architecture

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Creates beautiful, functional outdoor spaces based on site-specific land conditions and client needs.

Deploys advanced field equipment to deliver rapid and accurate geospatial and land boundaries.

  • Boundary & Topographic Surveying

    Establishes precise property lines, elevation contours, and site features.

  • Construction Layout & Staking

    Translates design plans into exact field markings to guide construction crews.

Cultural Resources

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Offers preservation planning and historic resource documentation to meet regulatory compliance requirements.

  • Preservation Planning & Assessment

    Evaluates historical structures and sites to establish compliant preservation strategies.

  • Historic Resource Documentation

    Performs formal recordation and mitigation surveys for cultural heritage assets.

Planning & Funding

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Strategizes long-term community planning and grant writing to secure external capital for public projects.

  • Long-Range Community Planning

    Formulates master plans and strategic guidelines to manage future regional growth.

  • Grant Writing & Funding Acquisition

    Identifies funding programs and drafts applications to secure state and federal grants.

Construction Services

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Aids public and private clients with field engineering, construction management, and rigorous quality inspection.

  • Construction Engineering & Inspection

    Provides engineering oversight and detailed field inspections to verify contractor compliance.

  • Construction Support & Management

    Coordinates communication, scheduling, and cost control across diverse project delivery methods.

Industries

Transportation · Government · Federal · Wastewater · Water Supply · Commercial · Industrial · Environmental & Remediation · Parks & Open Space · Healthcare · Mixed-Use · Retail · Automotive

Projects

Waterfront Walkway Seawall

Port Clinton, OH · Government

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Engineering and design services for waterfront walkway and seawall improvements.

City of Adrian Streetscape

Adrian, MI · Government · Client: City of Adrian

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Urban streetscape revitalization integrating regional materials, erosion controls, and low-impact development elements.

I-75 Realignment Bridge Foundation Construction

Transportation

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Foundation construction and structural design services for the highway realignment project.

American Center for Mobility - Willow Run Autonomous Vehicle Test Track

Ypsilanti, MI · Automotive · Client: American Center for Mobility

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Comprehensive design and site development solutions for the state-of-the-art autonomous vehicle testing track.