Business Details
18 Years
experience
Expert Engineering Solutions for Transportation & Water Infrastructure
The MORCOS Group, Inc. is a Woman-Owned California Corporation founded in 2008 by Dr. Sherif Morcos, PhD, PE, a former University of Pittsburgh Civil Engineering Professor and technical publication author. Our firm specializes in engineering solutions for transportation, water, and wastewater infrastructure projects, combining academic expertise with practical execution. Dr. Morcos' technical leadership is complemented by President Beata Draga Morcos' extensive government experience, including her role as California State Commissioner appointed by Governor Jerry Brown. We hold DBE/SBE/WBE certifications and maintain strategic partnerships with public agencies like Caltrans, Metro, and Los Angeles County departments. Our core services include design reviews, construction management, GIS integration, and community outreach, delivering cost-effective solutions for complex infrastructure challenges.With over two decades of local project experience, we provide third-party coordination and permitting services that expedite project delivery across public and private sectors. Our GIS expertise leverages Esri technologies to create integrated spatial solutions that enhance decision-making for asset management and infrastructure planning. Our community engagement strategies simplify technical information into accessible formats, fostering stakeholder trust throughout project lifecycles. We maintain certifications from METRO, Southern California Regional Rail Authority, and multiple municipal agencies, demonstrating our commitment to quality standards. Our team's combined academic, technical, and governmental experience positions us to deliver innovative infrastructure solutions that meet California's evolving transportation and water needs.
Services
Design Reviews
Construction Management
GIS Solutions
Community Outreach
Permitting Services
Technical Publications
Bridge Engineering
Rail Infrastructure
Water Systems
Value Engineering
Details
- Year established: 2008
Highlights and features
- Certified Disadvantaged Business Enterprise with multiple agency accreditations
- Founding engineer with academic background and technical publication expertise
- President with California State Commissioner experience and government relations network
- Specialized GIS integration with Esri technologies for infrastructure projects
- Proven track record with Caltrans, Metro, and Los Angeles County departments
Associations and certifications
- DBE
- SBE
- WBE
- METRO
- Southern California Regional Rail Authority
- City of Los Angeles (SBE, SLB, LBE, EBE)
- Port of Los Angeles (VSBE)
- City of Long Beach
- Port of Long Beach (VSBE)
Services
Design Reviews
Our technical reviews evaluate infrastructure plans for transportation and water projects, identifying cost-saving opportunities while maintaining safety standards. We conduct constructability assessments and value engineering analyses for complex bridge and rail systems. Our engineers leverage academic expertise and field experience to optimize project designs before construction begins.
Construction Management
We provide resident engineering and structural representation services for transportation infrastructure projects. Our team manages construction phases for bridges, highways, and rail systems while ensuring compliance with technical specifications. With experience on congested freeway projects and historic bridge retrofits, we maintain quality control throughout project execution.
GIS Solutions
Our GIS experts develop geodatabases and spatial models using Esri platforms from desktop to online environments. We integrate mapping systems with asset management tools to enhance infrastructure decision-making. Our custom web GIS applications and Python programming capabilities support complex spatial statistics and real-time data visualization for public works projects.
Community Outreach
We create multi-platform communication strategies to simplify technical infrastructure information for public understanding. Our outreach programs build stakeholder consensus through targeted educational initiatives. With experience in Los Angeles' diverse communities, we facilitate transparent dialogue from project conception through construction phases.
Permitting Services
Our third-party coordination expedites permits for transportation and water projects across multiple jurisdictions. We manage Caltrans agreements, railroad permits, and Metro compliance requirements. With established relationships at city, county, and state levels, we navigate complex regulatory frameworks to accelerate project approvals while maintaining compliance standards.
People
Dr. Sherif Morcos
Founder & Chief Technical Officer
Former University of Pittsburgh Civil Engineering Professor with technical publication expertise. PhD in structural engineering, PE licensed, founded the company to bridge academic research with practical infrastructure solutions. Leads technical reviews and value engineering services.
Beata Draga Morcos
President & CEO
California State Commissioner appointed by Governor Jerry Brown. Former BAPAC Executive Director with expertise in strategic planning and public affairs. Manages operations, business development, and government relations. Holds multiple civic leadership awards for community engagement initiatives.
Questions
What engineering specialties does The The Morcos Group offer?
We specialize in transportation infrastructure, water/wastewater systems, GIS integration, and community outreach. Our core services include design reviews, construction management, and multi-agency permitting for public works projects.
Are you certified as a minority-owned business?
Yes, we hold DBE/SBE/WBE certifications and are recognized by METRO, Caltrans, and multiple California municipal agencies as a Disadvantaged Business Enterprise.
What geographic areas do you serve?
Primarily California with focus on Los Angeles County, Southern California Regional Rail Authority jurisdictions, and statewide transportation projects requiring multi-agency coordination.
How do you handle complex project permitting?
Our third-party coordination services manage Caltrans agreements, railroad permits, and Metro compliance requirements. We leverage 20+ years of local agency relationships to expedite approvals while maintaining regulatory compliance.
What GIS technologies do you use?
We utilize Esri's full platform including ArcGIS Desktop, Server, Online, and ArcSDE. Our team develops custom web GIS applications and Python scripts for spatial analysis, integrating mapping systems with asset management tools.
How do you approach community engagement?
We create multi-channel communication strategies that translate technical information into accessible formats. Our outreach programs use educational initiatives and stakeholder dialogues to build project support throughout all development phases.
