Mangano Design Engineering and Permitting, Inc.

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About the firm

Mangano Design Engineering and Permitting, Inc. (MDEP) is a structural engineering firm headquartered in La Jolla, California, serving the San Diego area and surrounding states since 2014. MDEP specializes in structural engineering for high-end residential, historic preservation, commercial, mixed-use, and public structures, guiding projects through all phases from building design and engineering calculations through city permitting and construction administration. The practice also provides forensic structural observation, seismic retrofitting, and structural assessments for insurance and property acquisition purposes.

Established
2014
Firm type
Structural Engineering · Forensic Engineering

People

Matt ManganoOwner and Principal Engineer

Xander SimpsonProject Engineer

Ivan ValdiviaProject Lead

Fernanda TorresDesign Engineer

Lenard TranStructural Consultant

Capabilities

Structural Engineering

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MDEP provides structural engineering design, calculations, and field observation for residential, commercial, and public structures throughout the San Diego area and surrounding California regions. Services span new construction, additions, tenant improvements, and seismic retrofits, with construction documents prepared for city submission.

  • Custom Homes and High-End Residential
  • Accessory Dwelling Units (ADU)
  • Multifamily and Mixed-Use Construction
  • Commercial and Office Buildings
  • Retail and Specialty Tenant Improvements
  • Restaurants, Breweries, and Wineries
  • Hotels and Hospitality Structures
  • Historic Structures and Preservation
  • Seismic Retrofitting and URM Inspection
  • Pool and Spa Design
  • Retaining Wall Design and Observation
  • Solar PV Anchorage Design
  • Tilt-Up Concrete Structures
  • Marine and Port Structures
  • HOA Community Centers and Parks

Permitting and Plan Check Coordination

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MDEP manages city submission and plan review for San Diego-area jurisdictions, coordinating between clients, architects, and city engineers through plan check to permit issuance. The team also facilitates review by local community planning organizations where required.

Forensic Engineering and Structural Inspection

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MDEP provides structural observation reports and visual condition assessments for property acquisitions, insurance claims, and life-safety evaluation of existing structures. Consulting services are available for the Insurance/Forensics and DSA (Division of State Architect) sectors.

  • Structural Observation Reports
  • Property Review and Feasibility Studies
  • Multifamily Building Inspection

Industries

Residential · Multifamily Residential · Commercial · Mixed-Use · Historic Preservation · Hospitality · Retail · Marine · Legal

Projects

Venturi Pergola Preservation Project

La Jolla, CA · Historic Preservation · 2022 · Client: La Jolla Historical Association

Project details

Historic preservation of the Venturi Pergola at the La Jolla Historical Association, completed in collaboration with Island Architects. The project won the Structural Engineering Association of San Diego 2022 EISE Community Award.

WDC Pavilion

Commercial · 2025

Project details

Structural engineering for the WDC Pavilion, which received a Public Art Award in the 2025 Orchids & Onions program.

Oceanside Police Officers Association Tenant Improvement

Oceanside, CA · Government · Client: Oceanside Police Officers Association

Project details

Structural engineering for a tenant improvement adding an open office area on the second floor, ADA-compliant single restrooms, and a storage closet. Key structural challenge involved designing new second-floor joists to achieve an 8-foot first-floor ceiling while maintaining alignment with the existing second-floor level 9 feet above.

Van Dyke Residence Remodel

San Diego, CA · Residential

Project details

Full structural overhaul of a San Diego historic home that began as a kitchen, bathroom, and bedroom remodel. MDEP identified critical roof framing issues requiring a complete redesign using pre-manufactured trusses. Scope included structural engineering, architectural updates, permitting, demolition oversight, framing, and truss integration.