Metro Engineering Solutions

Navigating Project Approvals

There’s nothing worse than a project stalled by delayed approvals. MES has the experience and knowledge you need to navigate the complex world of federal, state, and municipal rules and regulations. We manage approvals and obtain all necessary permits early to ensure our projects always move ahead as planned.

Permit Types

MES has in-house expertise in obtaining various types of permits required for construction projects.

Cultural Resource Review

MES will undertake a detailed literature review to determine whether archaeological, architectural, tribal, or other cultural background records exist for the project site (including a one-mile buffer around the area). To do this, we consult the State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) in Lansing, MI and use public databases and records, including treaty records, historic trails and markers, National Register records, and military records.

We compile all relevant information in a Cultural Resource Summary, including Esri and Google Earth maps, with conclusions and avoidance recommendations.

Threatened and Endangered Species Review

MES will review the Michigan Natural Inventory (MNFI) and U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Information for Planning and Consultation (IPaC) for data on threatened and endangered species known to occur in or near the project area. We provide our clients with a Threatened and Endangered Species Assessment on the laws, policies, and guidance that may affect the project, along with maps showing habitat surrounding the project area.

Wetland/Floodplain Permits

Our team will gather all project-related wetland, floodplain, and/or stream impact drawings, cross-sections, and details required by Environment, Great Lakes and Energy (EGLE) and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) and submit the joint permit application through MIWaters. Once the application has been submitted, our team will review and respond to any Application Correction Requests (ACR), track the application through the Public Notice (PN) period, and attend the EGLE on-site field inspection. MES can also coordinate wetland mitigation and banking efforts, if required.

Other Permits

MES routinely applies for various other permits, such as:

  • Municipal permits
  • Railroad permits
  • County Permits
  • Drain Permits

Contact MES today for a full project proposal.

MES Expertise

At Metro Engineering Solutions (MES), we are driven by a vision of boundless progress, collaborating closely to overcome obstacles and redefine success for our clients and the communities we serve.

With a highly skilled team and a comprehensive range of services, we are equipped to meet the diverse and evolving demands across the utility, telecommunications, power and energy, municipal, land development, and oil and gas industries. Our expertise and dedication enable us to effectively address these challenges, delivering impactful solutions every step of the way.

Join the MES team, where your expertise builds the future.

Case Study

Corrosion Maintenance

As DTE’s Gas Planning vendor, MES has designed 14 corrosion projects which include coordination of TSO, Corrosions, Pressure and Construction departments.

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