ST. LOUIS, MO — UES has acquired Marino Engineering Associates (MEA) in St. Louis, Missouri, enhancing its expertise in subsidence and geoforensic engineering services.

MEA specializes in design and risk mitigation analysis for underground and surface mines where land subsidence is a concern. MEA has worked extensively in the areas of subsidence displacement and damage, subsidence inspection, and mine stabilization. MEA also has extensive experience providing geoforensic investigation and expert witness testimony for a wide variety of ground and geo-structure failures nationwide.

“We have a long-standing history of providing subsidence engineering services across the country and mitigating risks from ground collapse caused by mining, resource extraction, and natural conditions as well as investigating challenging geotechnical problems," MEA President Gennaro "Jerry" G. Marino, Ph.D., P.E., BC.GE., F. ASCE, said. "By joining UES, we can offer additional services to our clients, and a wider range of growth opportunities for our people.”

“It’s an exciting time at UES," said Pat Donovan, P.E., UES’ Midwest Region President. "We’re helping to solve some of the country’s most technical engineering and environmental challenges so that our nation’s infrastructure is more resilient, sustainable, and prepared to address risks like subsidence. MEA’s services will be a great addition to UES’ existing services.”