Profiles

Mehul Shani is the President and a co-founder of SP Engineers, Ltd. and has over 20 years of experience in structural engineering. Mehul began his career with a structural engineering firm in Trinidad, one of the Caribbean islands, where he worked on an array of project types in the Caribbean and South America including resort hotels, a stadium and a cruise ship wharf.

Mehul came to Chicago in 2001 to work for a Chicago structural engineering firm where he gained experience in analysis and design for local projects. In 2006 he co-founded SP Engineers. Since the inception of the company Mehul has been involved in the design of residential, commercial, industrial, institutional, governmental, and office buildings. His wide range of experience has allowed him to develop a breadth of knowledge and attention to detail that help ensure the success of his projects.

Mehul obtained his Bachelor of Engineering degree in Civil Engineering from Gujarat University, India, and his Master of Science in Structural Engineering from the University of Windsor in Canada. He is a licensed structural engineer in Illinois and licensed professional engineer in Pennsylvania.

Jeff is a principal and co-founder of SP Engineers, Ltd and has over 20 years of experience in structural engineering. Prior to founding SP Engineers, Jeff worked in design and research and testing for a manufacturing company before moving to a structural engineering firm to focus on design.

In 2006 he co-founded SP Engineers and has since worked on a wide range of projects including residential, commercial, institutional, office, and industrial buildings. His experience includes new construction as well as extensive experience in renovation projects throughout the Chicagoland area. By being directly involved in all aspects of a project he has gained an insight into project-specific needs from a client’s, architect’s, and contractor’s perspective. Jeff obtained his Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering from Purdue University in West Lafayette, Indiana. Jeff is a licensed structural engineer in Illinois and a licensed professional engineer in several states.