Business Details
Expert Engineering Services in Jacksonville, FL
Morales Consulting Engineers has been delivering professional civil and structural engineering solutions to private and public sector clients for decades. Our Jacksonville, FL-based firm combines personalized service with technical expertise across transportation infrastructure, waterfront facilities, and special structures. The principals of our firm remain personally involved in every project, ensuring meticulous attention to detail and adherence to our founding principle of helping clients realize their vision. With experience spanning multi-million dollar contracts and specialized services like forensic engineering and hurricane-resistant design, we maintain a reputation for premium customer service and engineering excellence.Our team's cumulative expertise includes 40+ years in waterfront structures, 30+ years in bridge engineering, and extensive federal agency project experience. We prioritize continuous education and professional development while maintaining a collaborative company culture focused on solving complex engineering challenges.
Services
Structural Engineering
Waterfront Engineering
Bridge Design
Forensic Studies
Site Development
Special Structures
Environmental Services
Construction Engineering
Highlights and features
- We provide hands-on service with principals personally involved in every project
- Our team holds 40+ years of combined experience in structural engineering
- We maintain FDOT pre-qualifications in bridge design and miscellaneous structures
- Our in-house capabilities cover full project lifecycle from concept to construction
- We serve both public and private sector clients including federal agencies
Associations and certifications
- Certified Minority Business Enterprise (MBE)
- Small Business Certification (FDOT)
Services
Structural Engineering
We provide comprehensive structural engineering services including analysis, design, and inspection of commercial, residential, and religious structures. Our expertise covers hurricane-resistant design, concrete frame systems, and complex bridge structures. With decades of experience in both private and public sector projects, we deliver solutions that balance technical precision with cost-effectiveness.
Waterfront Engineering
Our specialized waterfront engineering services include design and rehabilitation of ports, marinas, and shipyards. We handle complex projects like breakwater systems, ferry berths, and underwater inspections. With extensive experience in both private and public infrastructure, we provide durable solutions for challenging marine environments.
Bridge Design
We offer full-cycle bridge engineering services including design, inspection, and rehabilitation. Our experience spans concrete, steel, and timber structures including curved and post-tensioned designs. We serve transportation agencies and private clients with solutions that meet both functional and regulatory requirements.
Forensic Studies
Our forensic engineering services identify structural failures and distress causes. We provide detailed reports, expert witness testimony, and repair cost estimates. The team specializes in hurricane damage assessment and has extensive experience in evaluating both private and public infrastructure.
Site Development
We offer comprehensive site development consulting including environmental permitting and construction engineering. Our services cover drainage structures, temporary retaining systems, and controlled discharge solutions. We help clients navigate regulatory requirements while optimizing project economics.
People
Ed Morales, Jr.
President & CEO
With nearly 30 years of structural engineering experience, Ed Morales Jr. leads project management, design, and investigation efforts for diverse civil projects.
Eduardo Morales, Sr.
Principal
A respected industry leader with 42 years of experience designing waterfront structures, airport facilities, warehouses, and bridges across multiple sectors.
Valerie Morales
Secretary-Treasurer
Manages day-to-day operations and financial oversight while providing critical support to senior engineering staff in project execution.
Robert Shumer
Staff Consultant
Over 40 years of structural engineering experience including FDOT projects, bridge design, and quality control for major infrastructure developments.
David Shumer
Staff Consultant
Civil engineer with 20 years of experience in drainage systems, roadway design, and environmental permitting for both private and public sector clients.
Questions
What FDOT pre-qualifications do you hold?
We are prequalified in Categories 4.1 (Miscellaneous Structures) and 4.1.2 (Minor Bridge Design).
Do you work with public sector clients?
Yes, we work with municipal, state, and federal agencies including FDOT and USACE.
How can I get an estimate?
Contact us via phone, email, or our contact form for a personalized estimate.
Are you MBE certified?
Yes, we are Florida-certified as a Minority Business Enterprise.
Do you offer international services?
Yes, our team has worked on projects in Colombia, Europe, and Guantanamo Bay.
What makes your firm unique?
We combine two generations of engineering experience with family-owned personalized service.
