ABOUT MELQART
Located in Downtown Los Angeles, Melqart, Inc. has been operating as a full-service engineering firm since 2015. We specialize in developing and deploying structural engineering solutions for our clients that are efficient, effective, and reliable.
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Melqart, Inc. believes that quality structural designs are achieved through collaboration, communication, understanding, and strategic objectives throughout the process. Our thorough understanding of code compliance and extensive field experience allows us to optimize the engineering of every project, bringing value to you and your customers.
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Quality Reliability and Integrity
These values lie at the foundation of our philosophy. Our engineering professionals are instrumental to the success of your project and consistently serve by these core values. We welcome the opportunity to be a part of your project team so that, together, we can achieve success.
MEET OUR PRINCIPAL
RICHARD DAOUD SE
Self-motivated, passionate, strategic, attentive - those are just a few of the words that come to mind when we think of Richard, our Principal. With more than 14 years of experience, Richard has been at the forefront of several complex and challenging engineering assignments. When he established Melqart, Inc. in 2015, he wanted to create a place of business that serves its clients with a level of commitment and honesty that no other firm could achieve. These values are what allows Melqart to successfully complete difficult projects with confidence.
Richard graduated California State University in 2008 with a B.S. in Civil Engineering. Since then, he has engineered projects for all major industries - commercial, residential, industrial, and utility.
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Even as the owner of Melqart, he still spends a great deal of time in the office and on the field. "I truly enjoy what I do. Engineering is, and always will be, my passion and I relish the opportunity to perform amongst clients and other talented engineers." - Richard Daoud
MEET OUR ENGINEERS
CASEY PIEDRA SE
As the operational lead of Melqart, Casey is our Senior Associate. Service-driven, quality-focused, and compassionate, his role is lead engineer for all domestic and international projects and efforts – from detailing, design, reporting/assessments, training, internal operational, and beyond. Beginning his career in May 2005, his experience with school/DSA projects and hospital/HCAi projects (among residential, commercial, industrial, and civic projects) has allowed his meticulous and calculated nature to serve our clients to the utmost.
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A 2007 graduate of the University of Southern California in Civil Engineering, his B.S. degree has allowed his service not only in architectural-engineering-construction (AEC)/engineering-procurement-construction (EPC) industries, but within the local community, including affiliations with several local school districts and professional youth charters in the Los Angeles area with plans for further outreach on the horizon.
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“We take our role as structural engineers in our community very seriously, and believe our clients have and future clients will see that care in our work, keeping budget, scope, and efficiency as just the tip of what we offer.” -Casey Piedra
As project manager at Melqart, Rehan oversees our engineering team with a focus on delivering high quality solutions across a diverse range of projects. With a strong foundation in structural engineering, he brings both technical expertise and strategic leadership to the table. His role centres around bridging design and execution—managing teams, guiding coordination, and ensuring that every project is aligned with our core values.
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Rehan graduated from University of California San Diego (UCSD) in 2015 with a M.S. in Structural Engineering. Among his standout achievements is the structural design of new terminals at the Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) in preparation for the 2028 Olympics. He has had the privilege to work on several projects in aviation, schools, financial districts and retrofit of existing structures.
“At Melqart, we take pride in delivering sound engineering with intention and care. I’m proud to be part of a team that views our role in the built environment not just as technical leadership, but as a commitment to the communities we serve." – Rehan Wain