Mark Mendel

Staff Engineer 
Engineering Solutions
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972.713.9109

Mark Mendel is a licensed Professional Engineer with more than 25 years of experience spanning geotechnical engineering, civil engineering, environmental consulting, construction materials testing, and forensic engineering investigations. His work includes foundation and pavement evaluations, earthwork and site grading analysis, and environmental due diligence. At Aperture, Mr. Mendel supports forensic engineering and geotechnical investigations for residential, commercial, and government projects, delivering practical engineering insight to clients, insurers, and legal teams. Currently, Mr. Mendel primarily performs forensic engineering investigations associated with differential foundation movements as well as structure damage assessments associated with storm events (i.e., high wind, hail, tornado), impacts to structures (i.e., vehicle, tree), fire, etc. 

Mark's Expertise

  • Residential and commercial forensic engineering investigations 
  • Geotechnical investigations and foundation evaluations 
  • Construction materials testing (CMT) 
  • Environmental Site Assessments 
  • Pavement distress and moisture source evaluations 
  • Property condition assessments 

Education

B.S., Civil EngineeringTexas A&M University, 1996 (Magna Cum Laude) 

Professional Certifications

Professional Engineer (P.E.) – Texas 

Professional Engineer (P.E.) – Oklahoma 

Work Experience

Staff Engineer – Aperture 

Project Engineer – Multiple Geotechnical Engineering Firms 

Engineering Specialist / Construction Manager – Texas Army National Guard 

Memberships

Chi Epsilon Honor Society; Golden Key National Honor Society 

Capabilities

  • Engineering report preparation and expert support 
  • Forensic engineering investigations 
  • Geotechnical field investigations and laboratory testing assignments 
  • Environmental compliance and permitting 
  • QA/QC construction inspection and project management 
  • Litigation support and claims-related investigations 

Mark's Expertise

  • Residential and commercial forensic engineering investigations 
  • Geotechnical investigations and foundation evaluations 
  • Construction materials testing (CMT) 
  • Environmental Site Assessments 
  • Pavement distress and moisture source evaluations 
  • Property condition assessments 

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