Petralogix

Located in Lodi, CA, Petralogix Engineering is a division of MPE that specializes in hydrography, geophysics, environmental consulting, and geological hazard assessment and risk management. Petralogix, a multi-state registered division that performs work in California and across the western U.S., provides services that complement MPE’s geotechnical and construction testing and inspections. Petralogix’s services include overwater surveying, land-based geophysical, engineering geology, wastewater design, groundwater management and planning, and environmental assessments and due diligence.

Petralogix has extensive expertise and experience in the following professional service areas:

  • CEQA/NEPA Management

  • Biological/Archaeological Management

  • Geotechnical/Geological Site Characterization

  • Geophysical Surveying and Interpretation

  • Hydrological Assessment and Characterization

  • Spatial Analysis and GIS Systems

  • Storm and Wastewater Assistance

  • Infiltration-Percolation Investigations

  • Recharge Investigation and Design

  • Water Modeling and Seepage Analysis

  • Hyporheic and Vadose Zone Characterization

  • Environmental Document Prep. (EIR/IS-MND)

  • Baseline Study Preparation (CEQA)

  • Grant Development and Management Services

  • Intermediary Services for Complex Projects

  • Construction Project Management Services

Petralogix, which was founded in 2014 by geophysicist and geologist Daniel Kramer, is a California Certified Micro Business. Petralogix includes a certified engineering geologist, professional geologist, professional geophysicist, and various project level environmental scientists.

Learn more about Petralogix and its projects here.

Now a division of MPE!

 
 

Environmental Services

  • Phase I and II Environmental Site Assessments – Due Diligence for Property Development

  • Developers, Banks, City and School Agencies

    • Check if soil, air, and water are clean and safe for property acquisition.

    • Performing desktop reviews and perform onsite testing.

  • Water and Soil Compliance Services – Water Board and DTSC Compliance

    • School Development, Fruit Packing Plants, City and School Agencies

      • Check if soil, air, and water are clean and safe for future uses.

      • Performing desktop reviews and perform onsite testing.

  • Wastewater Design – Onsite Septic System Investigation and Design

    • Nitrate Loading Studies & Soil Suitability Studies

      • Check if wastewater will impact site and neighboring areas, as well as groundwater.

      • Design systems to process onsite wastewater.

Geophysical Services

  • Seismic Analysis, Resistivity Testing, Electro-Magnetics, Ground Penetrating Radar         

  • Using advanced testing equipment, we look into the earth in order to understand:

    • Soil characteristics – density, moisture, layering, etc.

    • Environmental conditions – oil or gas, saltwater intrusion, debris, etc.

    • Engineering characteristics – grounding conditions, strength conditions, etc.

Overwater Services

  • Sonar and Sub-Bottom Profiling

    • Using multibeam sonar we survey below the water surface

      • Bathymetry surveying – depth to bottom of the water.

      • Sub surface survey – reveals information below the soil-water interface.