
MeritCorp Group, LLC
Integrity. Value. Merit.
About the firm
MeritCorp Group, LLC is a full-service civil engineering, land surveying, and environmental services provider serving the greater Chicago area and northern Illinois. It delivers civil engineering for residential, commercial, and industrial developments, alongside comprehensive land surveying services including ALTA/NSPS and topographic land surveys. The practice also provides stormwater management, environmental consulting, site development planning, and construction engineering. With extensive experience across education, residential, commercial, industrial, and public sectors, its principals have been delivering client-focused design and engineering solutions for over 25 years.
- Team
- Small
- Firm type
- Civil Engineering · Land Surveying · Environmental Engineering
People
Todd RobertsPresident
James P. MeierVice President
Jonathan SpinazzolaSurvey Manager
Capabilities
Civil Engineering
Service websiteComprehensive design and engineering services for developments and public infrastructure.
- Site Development Engineering
Residential, commercial, industrial, and retail development design.
- Utility & Roadway Design
Design of water and wastewater distribution networks, roads, streets, and highways.
- Hydrology & Hydraulics
Drainage and hydrological investigations, hydraulic modeling, and water resource design.
Land Surveying
Service websiteProfessional surveying services for property boundary definition, development, and construction.
- Boundary & ALTA/NSPS Surveys
Standard plat of surveys, boundary surveys, and ALTA/NSPS land title surveys.
- Topographic & Tree Surveys
Detailed elevation and feature maps including tree inventories.
- Construction Staking
Marking locations and elevations to guide contractors during building.
- Plats & Legal Descriptions
Plats of subdivision, easement descriptions, condominium surveys, and annexation plats.
Due Diligence
Service websitePre-acquisition feasibility and site investigation services.
- Feasibility Studies
Initial property feasibility assessments and site reviews.
- Site Inquiries & Coordination
Coordination of preliminary geotechnical and drain tile investigations, and historical agency inquiries.
Stormwater Management
Service websiteAnalysis, design, and permitting for storm runoff and flood mitigation.
- Stormwater Facility Design
Analysis and design of stormwater management facilities and retention basins.
- Floodplain & Floodway Studies
CLOMA, LOMA, and LOMR submittals alongside FEMA and IDNR flood studies.
Environmental Consulting
Service websiteEnvironmental planning, assessment, and resource preservation services.
- Wetland Delineation & Permitting
Coordination of wetland delineations, permitting, mitigation, and monitoring plans.
- Natural Resource Consulting
Endangered and threatened species consultations and regulatory coordination.
Site Development
Service websitePlanning and entitlement services for private and public sector developments.
- Entitlements & Permitting
Zoning reviews, variances, conditional use permits, and representation at public hearings.
- Concept Planning & Review
Initial planning reports, concept planning, and site plan reviews for code compliance.
Construction Services
Service websiteConstruction-phase support, bidding assistance, and observations.
- Bidding & Construction Layout
Assisting clients with bidding processes and establishing construction layout staking.
- Resident Engineering & Observation
On-site resident engineering, field observation, and preparing record drawings.
Industries
Land Development · Residential · Commercial · Industrial · Education · Stormwater & Flood Control · Highways & Roads · Environmental & Remediation
Projects
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