Meece Engineering, Inc.

Residential & Commercial Civil & Structural Engineering

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About the firm

Meece Engineering, led by Thomas A. Meece since 1993, specializes in enhancing structural integrity through comprehensive civil and structural engineering services. With over 40 years of experience spanning hands-on construction trades and professional engineering design, the practice delivers state-of-the-art drawings to ensure structures are robust and resilient.

Established
1993
Team
Micro
Firm type
Civil Engineering · Structural Engineering

Credentials

California Civil Engineer's License #C46744 · California Structural Engineer's License #S4099 · California General Building Contractor License #806604 (B) · Illinois Structural Engineer's License #081-005558

People

Thomas A. MeeceFounder & Principal Engineer

Capabilities

Consulting and Permitting

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Professional engineering advisory, code compliance analysis, and expedited municipal permit processing.

  • Permit Consulting

    Navigating complex permit pathways utilizing strong relationships with local building departments.

  • Permit Expediting

    Resolving code violations, managing red tags, and expediting permit approvals for problematic jobs.

  • Code Consulting

    Providing expert code interpretation and strategic advice to streamline regulatory approvals.

  • Peer Review Services

    Independent engineering reviews to verify structural compliance and design efficacy.

  • Inspection & Reports

    Conducting structural inspections and preparing detailed reports on structural health.

  • Expert Witness

    Providing technical investigations and expert testimony for structural disputes.

Foundation Engineering

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Comprehensive design and analysis of deep, shallow, and specialty foundations.

  • Drilled Piers, Tie Backs, and Mat Slabs

    Specialized deep foundation and earth retention design for challenging soil conditions.

  • Residential Foundations

    Designing secure, stable structural foundations for custom homes and residential structures.

  • Commercial & Industrial Foundations

    Heavy-duty foundation engineering tailored to larger-scale commercial and industrial operations.

  • Tank Foundations

    Structural support systems designed for liquid and material storage tanks.

  • Secondary Containment Structures

    Engineering auxiliary barrier systems to ensure safety and environmental compliance.

  • Exotic Foundations

    Innovative foundation solutions for custom or geometrically complex architectural forms.

Buildings and Structural Upgrades

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Full-spectrum civil and structural design for new construction, remodels, and structural retrofitting.

  • New Buildings

    Ensuring structural soundness from the initial design phase for modern developments.

  • Remodels & Additions

    Designing structural modifications, including load-bearing wall removals to create open-plan concepts.

  • Existing Structures

    Modernizing, expanding, and improving the load capacity of existing buildings.

  • Seismic Retrofitting

    Strengthening buildings and unreinforced structures to resist earthquake forces in the Bay Area.

Specialized and Civil Structures

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Engineering custom civil and ancillary structural elements across challenging environments.

  • Retaining Walls

    Designing earth retention systems for sloped landscapes and challenging terrains.

  • Industrial Structures

    Designing rugged stairs, platforms, and steel frames for heavy industrial use.

  • Parking Structures

    Designing above-grade and subterranean parking facilities to fit tight urban footprints.

  • Fall Restraint Systems

    Custom structural engineering for safety compliance and worker protection.

  • Demolition Sequences

    Planning sequential deconstruction of structures using sound structural principles.

Industries

Commercial · Residential · Industrial · Retail

Projects

Lucky Store Seismic & Permitting Support

California · Retail · Client: Lucky Store

Project details

Delivered rapid engineering response, simplified structural solutions, and complete permit management to streamline project delivery and reduce costs.