Business Details
18 Years
experience
Expert Engineering Solutions for Infrastructure Projects
The Morcos Group is a Woman-Owned California Corporation founded in 2008 to deliver responsive and customized engineering solutions for transportation, water, and wastewater infrastructure projects. Our expertise spans professional engineering, construction management, GIS, and community outreach. With leadership from industry veterans, including a former university professor and a state commissioner, we combine technical excellence with strategic public engagement. Our team specializes in design reviews, value engineering, and seismic retrofit projects for complex infrastructure systems. We maintain certifications as a Disadvantaged, Small, and Woman-Owned Business Enterprise, serving clients across Los Angeles and California.Our technical reviews ensure innovative, sustainable, and cost-effective designs for bridges, rail systems, and highway improvements. Through GIS integration with asset management systems, we optimize technology investments for clients. Our community outreach programs simplify technical information to build public trust and project support. With over 20 years of local project experience, we coordinate effectively with city departments, Caltrans, and Metro. Our third-party permitting services expedite project delivery while maintaining quality and safety standards.
Services
Design Reviews
Quality Control
Constructability Review
Value Engineering
Construction Management
GIS Services
Community Outreach
Permitting Services
Railroad Coordination
Funding Applications
Details
- Year established: 2008
Highlights and features
- Certified as Disadvantaged, Small, and Woman-Owned Business Enterprise
- 20+ years of experience with Los Angeles City and County projects
- Specialized seismic retrofit and rehabilitation expertise for historic bridges
- Leadership includes former university professor and state commissioner
- Integrated GIS solutions with Esri technologies for asset management
Associations and certifications
- Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE)
- Woman-Owned Business Enterprise (WBE)
- Community Business Enterprise (CBE)
- Small Business Enterprise (SBE)
Services
Design Reviews
Our technical reviews ensure infrastructure projects meet safety and efficiency standards. We analyze plans for bridges, rail systems, and highways to identify improvements. Our engineers deliver actionable recommendations that enhance project viability while maintaining regulatory compliance.
GIS Integration
We implement Esri-based GIS systems that integrate with asset management and control platforms. Our spatial analysis tools optimize infrastructure monitoring and decision-making processes. This technology enables clients to visualize and manage complex infrastructure networks more effectively.
Community Outreach
Our outreach programs translate technical project details into accessible formats for public understanding. We develop communication strategies that build consensus and address community concerns throughout project lifecycles. This approach ensures smoother project approvals and implementation.
Seismic Retrofitting
We specialize in upgrading historic bridges to meet modern seismic standards while preserving architectural features. Our engineers develop retrofit solutions that balance safety requirements with historical preservation mandates for transportation infrastructure.
Permitting Services
Our team expedites project approvals through third-party coordination with Caltrans, Metro, and local agencies. We manage permitting processes for rail, highway, and utility projects to ensure compliance with state and federal regulations.
People
Dr. Sherif Morcos
Founder
Former University of Pittsburgh professor with PhD in Civil Engineering. Licensed Professional Engineer specializing in infrastructure design and seismic retrofitting. Author of multiple technical publications on bridge engineering.
Beata Draga Morcos
President & CEO
Appointed California State Commissioner by Governor Jerry Brown. Former BAPAC Executive Director with expertise in strategic planning and public affairs. Leads business development and government relations initiatives.
Questions
What engineering services does The The Morcos Group offer?
We provide design reviews, value engineering, construction management, seismic retrofitting, GIS integration, and community outreach for transportation and water infrastructure projects.
Are you certified as a minority-owned business?
Yes, we hold DBE, WBE, CBE, and SBE certifications from multiple California agencies including METRO and Caltrans.
What makes your bridge retrofit services unique?
Our team combines structural engineering expertise with historic preservation knowledge to deliver seismic upgrades while maintaining architectural integrity.
How do you handle community engagement for infrastructure projects?
We develop multi-platform communication strategies that translate technical information into accessible formats to build public trust and project support.
What GIS technologies do you use?
We utilize Esri's full platform including ArcGIS Desktop, Server, Online, and ArcSDE to create integrated spatial analysis and asset management solutions.
