Mueser Rutledge Consulting Engineers

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About the firm

Mueser Rutledge Consulting Engineers (MRCE) is a geotechnical and foundation engineering practice founded in 1910 and headquartered in New York City. MRCE provides geotechnical investigations, deep foundation design, excavation support, ground improvement, tunneling, waterfront structures, flood control, and structural foundation engineering services across building, infrastructure, transportation, and marine markets. With over a century of experience, it has built an extensive subsurface database and project legacy spanning iconic developments including One World Trade Center, the Governor Mario M. Cuomo Bridge, and the Javits Center Expansion.

Established
1910
Team
Midsize
Firm type
Geotechnical Engineering · Structural Engineering · Civil Engineering

Credentials

AASHTO Accredited · NICET Certified · NCEES

People

Walter E. KaeckPrincipal

Sitotaw Y. FantayePrincipal

Jan CermakPrincipal

Tony D. CanalePrincipal

Anthony M. DeVitoPrincipal

Srinivas YenamandraAssociate Principal

James M. TantallaAssociate Principal

Renzo D. VerasteguiAssociate Principal

T. C. Michael LawAssociate Principal

Andrew PontecorvoAssociate Principal

Hiren J. ShahAssociate Principal

Capabilities

Geotechnical Engineering

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Providing soil mechanics expertise, subsurface analyses, and geotechnical evaluations to understand underground conditions.

  • Subsurface Investigations

    Planning and executing boring programs and soil testing to identify potential subsurface risks.

  • Earthquake Engineering

    Evaluating seismic design, ground motion, and soil dynamics for structures.

  • Laboratory Testing

    Operating an in-house, accredited soil mechanics laboratory for advanced classification and small-strain soil properties testing.

Foundation Engineering

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Designing shallow and deep foundations to support buildings, infrastructure, and heavy industrial facilities.

  • Deep Foundation Design

    Developing piles, drilled shafts, and caissons for challenging soil conditions.

  • Mat Slab Design

    Designing reinforced concrete slabs to distribute heavy structural loads over soft soils.

  • Ground Improvement

    Developing methods like vertical sand drains and grouting to stabilize weak soils and control settlement.

Excavation Support & Underpinning

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Designing structural and geotechnical retention systems to support deep excavations in urban environments.

  • Underpinning Systems

    Stabilizing existing structures structurally during adjacent deep excavations.

  • Dewatering & Groundwater Control

    Using deep wells, ejectors, and cutoff barriers to manage groundwater below the water table.

  • Braced Cofferdams

    Developing temporary retaining walls and internal bracing systems for safe dry-work conditions.

Waterfront & Marine Structures

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Engineering structural components and performing rehabilitation for structures interacting with complex water environments.

  • Pier & Wharf Design

    Engineering marine platforms, bulkheads, and berthing structures.

  • Marine Platform Rehabilitation

    Performing inspections and upgrades to existing marine infrastructure.

Underground Infrastructure

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Engineering subterranean tunnels, shafts, and utility crossings through complex geological conditions.

  • Tunnel & Shaft Design

    Modeling soil-structure interaction and designing support systems for underground transit and water tunnels.

  • Trenchless Technologies

    Engineering support for horizontal directional drilling and other utility installation methods.

Water Resources & Flood Control

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Evaluating foundation and geotechnical design for dams, reservoirs, and flood protection systems.

  • Dam Engineering

    Providing foundation design and rehabilitation for hydroelectric plants, reservoirs, and earthen dams.

  • Flood Mitigation

    Designing sea walls, floodwalls, and perimeter barriers for resilient infrastructure.

Construction Phase Services

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Conducting field engineering, quality control, and real-time monitoring to support ongoing projects.

  • Geotechnical Instrumentation

    Designing and monitoring real-time automated systems to track soil and structure movements.

  • Emergency Response

    Providing forensic assessments and structural evaluations for unexpected sub-surface conditions or structural failures.

Industries

Bridges · Commercial · Education · Healthcare · Industrial · Ports & Harbors · Residential · Mixed-Use · Sports & Recreation · Transportation · Transit · Aviation · Hydroelectric · Government · Arts & Culture · Wastewater · Water Resources · Tunnels · Marine · Infrastructure

Projects

One World Trade Center

New York, NY · Commercial · Client: Port Authority of NY & NJ

Project details

Foundation design and reconstruction support, including slurry wall stabilization and the design of foundations supporting the Memorial, tower, and high-rise buildings.

Governor Mario M. Cuomo Bridge

Westchester County, NY · Bridges · Client: New York State Thruway Authority

Project details

Geotechnical and foundation engineering for the replacement of the Tappan Zee Bridge over the Hudson River.

Hudson River Park Little Island (Pier 55)

New York, NY · Ports & Harbors · Client: Hudson River Park Trust

Project details

Foundation and marine structural engineering for the innovative floating public park pier on the Hudson River.

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