Shelmark Engineering, LLC

Comprehensive development services for public and private infrastructure, supporting clients from preliminary research through design, bid procurement, and construction administration.

• Site Assessments and Feasibility Studies

  Evaluations of prospective properties to determine development viability, environmental constraints, and infrastructure requirements.

• Site and Subdivision Layouts

  Detailed site layout designs and residential subdivision planning aligned with local development criteria.

• Stormwater Drainage and Detention Design

  Analysis and design of storm water systems, detention facilities, and mitigation plans to manage regional flood risks.

• Road, Bridge, and Parking Lot Design

  Structural and geometric design of local transportation infrastructure, including paving, grading, and section profiles.

• Wastewater and Utility Systems

  Engineering of wastewater collection networks, pump stations, low-pressure sanitary systems, and water distribution lines.

• Municipal Permitting and SWPPP Plans

  Preparation of Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plans and coordination of local and TxDOT permit approvals.

Specialized engineering and permitting for waterfront infrastructure, addressing unique regional challenges such as critical coastal habitats, storm surge, and complex marine soils.

• Shoreline Protection and Bulkhead Systems

  Structural designs for bulkheads, revetments, and shoreline stabilization measures to prevent erosion.

• Mooring and Breasting Structures

  Engineering of industrial and commercial dock structures designed to secure vessels safely.

• Marine Pile Foundations and Platforms

  Deep foundation solutions and structural platforms optimized for challenging marine environments.

• Marinas, Boardwalks, and Piers

  Design of public, commercial, and private recreational marine infrastructure including boat houses and piers.

• Dredging and Maintenance Permitting

  Formulation of dredging plans and acquisition of maintenance permits from environmental agencies.

• Dock Assessments and Inspections

  Physical inspections and structural integrity assessments of existing marine assets.

Analysis and design of robust structural framing systems capable of resisting extreme windstorm loads, environmental factors, and challenging soil conditions.

• Commercial and Residential Foundations

  Design of deep and shallow foundation systems customized to specific coastal soil conditions.

• Industrial Storage Tank and Equipment Foundations

  Specialized foundation engineering for heavy petrochemical and industrial plant equipment.

• Piling Foundations for Elevated Structures

  Structural piling designs to elevate coastal buildings above anticipated flood elevations.

• Structural Design in Timber, Steel, and Concrete

  Comprehensive design services utilizing reinforced concrete, masonry, structural steel, and wood framing.

• Concrete Tiltwall Building Design

  Engineering of efficient tilt-up concrete structures for commercial and industrial facilities.

• Finite Element Analysis and Numerical Modeling

  Advanced computational modeling to evaluate complex structural framing and load paths.

• Windstorm Design and Inspections

  Structural engineering and compliance verification aligned with Texas Windstorm Insurance Association (TWIA) requirements.

Assistance with environmental documentation and compliance strategies required by regulatory agencies for development projects in coastal areas.

• Federal Coastal Regulatory Permitting

  Coordination and compliance support for permits through federal agencies governing coastal habitats.

• State Environmental Compliance Assistance

  Technical documentation and coordination with state authorities for environmental approval.

Construction-phase services to verify adherence to design specifications and regulatory requirements across development projects.

• Project Oversight and Construction Monitoring

  Field observation, quality assurance reviews, and coordination throughout the active construction phase.

• Construction Phase Permit Coordination

  Assistance in securing active construction permits and ensuring code compliance during execution.

Support for local municipalities to evaluate proposed projects against local guidelines and structural standards.

• Municipal Ordinance and Code Alignment

  Reviews of external plans based on specific city ordinances, development codes, and construction guidelines.

• Construction Standards Compliance Review

  Technical evaluation of development submissions to verify adherence to municipal construction standards.