Mid Pacific Engineering Inc.

The project specialists.

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About the firm

Mid Pacific Engineering Inc. (MPE) is a geotechnical engineering, materials testing, and special inspections practice founded in 2009 and headquartered in West Sacramento, California. MPE provides geotechnical investigations, earthwork construction testing, construction materials engineering and testing, special inspections, and laboratory testing services for public and private clients throughout Northern California and Nevada. It operates AASHTO-accredited laboratories and holds acceptance by the California Division of State Architect (DSA), OSHPD, the US Army Corps of Engineers, and Caltrans. With a professional and technical staff across offices in West Sacramento, Anderson, and Lodi, MPE serves a wide range of markets including residential subdivisions, commercial and industrial developments, education, renewable energy, and public infrastructure.

Established
2009
Team
Small
Firm type
Geotechnical Engineering · Materials Testing · Materials Engineering

Credentials

AASHTO Accreditation · California Division of State Architect (DSA) Laboratory Evaluation and Acceptance (LEA) Program · Statewide Health Planning and Development (OSHPD) Preapproved Laboratory (OPL) · US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Acceptance · Caltrans Independence Assurance (IA) Program · Cement and Concrete Reference Laboratory (CCRL) Participant · ASNT Certified Level 2 Non Destructive Testing Program

People

Todd KamiskyPresident & CEO

Troy KamiskyChief Financial Officer

Daniel SmithVice President of Engineering

Jeff BudelliVice President of Earthwork & materials

Ken FritzVice President of Construction Services

Capabilities

Geotechnical Engineering

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Evaluation of earth materials and development of engineering parameters of soils for design of civil structures.

  • Geotechnical Investigations

    Preliminary and detailed geotechnical engineering investigations for public and private projects.

  • Geologic Hazards Reports

    Identification and assessment of geologic hazards that may affect project sites.

  • Foundation Investigations and Construction Observation

    Geotechnical evaluation of foundations, pile load tests, driving observations, and drilled pier observations.

  • Pavement Analysis and Design

    Structural analysis and thickness design for asphalt and concrete pavements.

  • Slope Stability and Seepage Studies

    Analytical evaluation of slope stability and subsurface water seepage conditions.

  • Levee and Dam Services

    Geotechnical engineering and evaluation services for levees, dams, and flood control structures.

  • FEMA Certifications

    Geotechnical evaluations and engineering certifications to satisfy FEMA requirements.

  • Seismic Surveys and Ripability Studies

    Subsurface seismic surveys to determine material ripability and soil dynamics.

Earthwork Construction Testing

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Observation, testing, and quality assurance of earthwork construction to document compliance with project plans and specifications.

  • Subgrade Compaction Testing

    In-place density testing of subgrade soils and engineered fill placements.

  • Engineered Fill Quality Assurance

    Field observation and testing to confirm compliance of engineered fill operations with project specifications.

  • Foundation Construction Inspection

    Observation of foundation excavations, subgrades, and reinforcing steel before concrete placement.

  • Aggregate Testing and Borrow Pit Evaluation

    Laboratory and field testing of aggregate quality, and evaluation of borrow sources for suitability.

  • Lime and Cement Stabilization

    Quality control testing for lime and cement-treated subgrade and base materials.

  • Utility Trench Backfill Inspection and Pipeline Video Monitoring

    Compaction testing and monitoring of backfill materials for utility trenches, including pipeline video monitoring.

  • Soils Expansion Potential

    Evaluation of expansion characteristics of site soils to guide foundation and pavement design.

Construction Materials Engineering and Testing

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Testing, inspection, and evaluation of major building materials to document contractor compliance with project plans and specifications.

  • Concrete and Asphalt Testing

    Field and laboratory testing of concrete, reinforcing steel, and asphalt, including placement inspections and mix designs.

  • Non-Destructive Testing (NDT)

    Ultrasonic, material thickness determination, dye penetrant, and magnetic particle testing.

  • Welding and Structural Steel Inspection

    Shop and field welding inspection, structural steel bolting inspection, and welder certifications.

  • Masonry and Shotcrete Inspection

    Inspection and testing of masonry, including in-place shear testing, and shotcrete application.

  • Load and Strength Testing

    Anchor bolt and dowel load tests, and pre-stress or post-tension steel inspection.

  • Specialty Construction Testing

    Specialized field services including floor flatness testing, and piling or caissons testing.

Special Inspections

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Code-required special inspections for building structures under regulatory agency jurisdictions.

  • Reinforced Concrete Inspection

    Observation of reinforcing steel placement, concrete placement, and sampling.

  • Structural Steel Inspection

    Inspection of structural steel fabrication, welding, and high-strength bolting.

  • Masonry Inspection

    Inspection of masonry units, reinforcement, mortar, and grout placement.

  • Pre-stressed and Post-tension Steel Inspection

    Inspection of tendon placement, stressing operations, and grouting of post-tensioned concrete.

  • Spray-Applied Fireproofing Inspection

    Thickness, density, and adhesion testing of spray-applied fireproofing materials.

Laboratory Testing Services

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AASHTO-accredited laboratory testing of soils, aggregates, concrete, and asphalt materials.

  • Soils and Aggregate Testing

    Laboratory testing of physical properties, compaction characteristics, and strength of soils and aggregates.

  • Asphalt Testing

    Laboratory testing of asphalt mixtures, binders, and pavement cores.

  • Concrete, Mortar, and Grout Testing

    Compressive strength, shrinkage, and quality testing of concrete, mortar, grout, and masonry materials.

  • Trial Mix Design

    Development and verification of concrete, soil-cement, and controlled low-strength material mix designs.

Industries

Residential · Education · Commercial · Manufacturing · Industrial · Land Development · Water Resources · Renewable Energy · Government · Infrastructure · Waste Management · Bridges · Highways & Roads

Projects

UC Davis West Village

Davis, California · Education · Client: University of California, Davis

Project details

A new UC Davis campus neighborhood designed to enable faculty, staff, and students to live near campus, featuring 16 student residence halls, a lease-recreation building, five mixed-use commercial and residential buildings, and supporting core infrastructure. MPE provided geotechnical engineering services, earthwork observation, and materials testing during construction.

Homestead Dixon Residential Subdivision

Dixon, California · Residential

Project details

A residential subdivision comprising 396 single-family residential lots, a fire station, a neighborhood park, a pocket park, a well site, and interior residential streets. MPE provided comprehensive geotechnical engineering services to assess soil and foundation conditions, alongside earthwork and materials testing and observation throughout construction.

Metro Air Park

Sacramento, California · Industrial

Project details

A commercial park spanning over 1,320 developable acres zoned to support industrial, manufacturing, distribution, and high-tech commercial uses. MPE provided specialized geotechnical engineering investigations and reports, earthwork observation and testing, and special inspections and testing for concrete, rebar, and steel, with a focus on large-scale tilt-up buildings.

Red Bluff Diversion Dam Fish Passage

Red Bluff, California · Water Resources

Project details

Construction of a positive barrier fish screen and a pumping plant to resolve fish passage issues and provide long-term water conveyance reliability for agricultural irrigation. Recognized as one of the nation's largest Department of the Interior economic stimulus projects, MPE provided geotechnical engineering consulting and earthwork and materials testing services to general contractors and sub-contractors.