Business Details
36 Years
experience
Your Trusted Engineering Partner in Texas
Since 1990, Moreno Cardenas has been a trusted planning, engineering, and project management firm dedicated to delivering exceptional service and value to public and private sector clients across Texas. Our expertise spans program management, transportation infrastructure, water resources, municipal public works, site development, and construction management. With offices in San Antonio and El Paso, we serve as an extension of our clients' teams, addressing both large-scale capital projects and smaller, time-sensitive needs. Our proactive project management approach prioritizes understanding client objectives, resolving challenges efficiently, and maintaining strict adherence to timelines and budgets. Our team of licensed professionals brings decades of collective experience in delivering complex infrastructure solutions, including multi-million-dollar transportation systems, desalination facilities, and flood control projects.We maintain long-standing relationships with municipalities, utility districts, educational institutions, and developers by combining technical excellence with a client-centric philosophy. Our commitment to sustainable design principles, including LEED certification and Smart Growth strategies, ensures environmentally responsible solutions tailored to community needs. With a proven track record of repeat clients and award-winning projects like the Kay Bailey Hutchison Desalination Facilities, we remain focused on innovation and operational excellence. Our success stems from assembling specialized project teams that align with client goals while maintaining transparent communication throughout every project phase. As a leading Texas HUB-certified engineering firm, we continue to expand our impact on critical infrastructure development across Central and West Texas.
Services
Program Management
Transportation Planning
Water Resources Design
Municipal Public Works
Site Development
Construction Management
Stormwater Management
Utility Coordination
Flood Control
LEED Consulting
Details
- Year established: 1990
Highlights and features
- We have over 30 years of experience delivering infrastructure projects across Texas
- Our team includes licensed LEED AP professionals with specialized technical expertise
- We maintain a 95% client retention rate through proactive project management approaches
- We've completed over $1B in transportation and water resource projects since 1990
- Our staff holds multiple professional certifications including P.E., PMP, and CFM
Services
Program Management
Our program management services coordinate complex infrastructure initiatives through comprehensive planning, budget control, and timeline management. We integrate client needs with technical requirements while maintaining compliance with regulatory standards. Our approach ensures seamless execution of multi-year capital improvement programs across transportation, water resources, and municipal projects.
Transportation Planning
We provide end-to-end transportation solutions including corridor studies, traffic engineering, and highway design for projects ranging from local roadways to major interstate systems. Our expertise covers utility coordination, traffic control planning, and construction management for both urban and rural transportation networks.
Water Resources Design
Our water resources engineering includes planning and design for potable water systems, wastewater treatment, stormwater management, and flood control infrastructure. We deliver comprehensive solutions from source water development through treatment, storage, and distribution systems while addressing environmental compliance requirements.
Municipal Public Works
We design and manage municipal infrastructure projects including street improvements, drainage systems, and public facility development. Our services address urban redevelopment needs, landfill planning, and recreational facility construction while balancing community needs with technical requirements.
Site Development
Our site development services encompass master planning, subdivision design, and civil engineering for residential, commercial, and institutional projects. We incorporate sustainable design principles, zoning compliance, and low-impact development strategies to create functional and environmentally responsible land use solutions.
People
Brian J. Klaes
Principal / Senior Project Manager
Licensed Professional Engineer with LEED AP and PMP certifications, specializing in complex infrastructure projects with over 25 years of experience in program management and client relations.
Mark Medina
Principal / Senior Project Manager
Certified Floodplain Manager and CNU-Accredited professional with expertise in water resources and transportation projects, bringing 20+ years of experience in technical leadership and regulatory compliance.
Roberto Moreno
Senior Advisor
Urban planning expert with CNU-Accreditation, focusing on sustainable community development and Smart Growth implementation across Texas municipalities for over three decades.
Jose F. Cardenas
Senior Consultant
Licensed Professional Engineer providing strategic guidance on infrastructure projects, leveraging extensive experience in engineering design and public sector collaboration since the firm's founding.
Questions
What engineering services does MCi specialize in?
We specialize in transportation planning, water resources design, program management, municipal public works, and site development for both public and private sector clients.
Which geographic areas do you serve?
Our primary service areas include San Antonio, El Paso, and Central Texas regions with project experience across multiple Texas municipalities.
What types of infrastructure projects have you completed?
We've delivered transportation systems, desalination plants, flood control projects, municipal facilities, and land development solutions including award-winning $100M+ infrastructure initiatives.
How does MCi approach project management?
We use a proactive strategy focusing on client needs understanding, issue resolution, and timely execution while maintaining strict budget controls and regulatory compliance.
Can you handle both large and small projects?
Yes, we scale our services from multi-million-dollar transportation systems to smaller municipal improvement projects, adapting our approach to each client's specific requirements.
