Title: Owner
Company: Mel-Haven Engineering LLC
Location: Sarasota, Florida, United States
Melanie Delehanty Smith, PE, owner at Mel-Haven Engineering LLC, has been recognized by Marquis Who’s Who Top Engineers for dedication, achievements, and leadership in engineering.
With over a decade and a half of experience to her credit, Ms. Smith has established a successful career in engineering, specializing in drainage design and complex legal projects. She currently serves as the owner of Mel-Haven Engineering LLC, established in 2021. Her responsibilities include managing intricate projects with legal implications and collaborating with land development attorneys on development agreements. Her role involves overseeing critical negotiations between communities and handling public-private partnerships. She is also in charge of designing, signing, and sealing plans, ensuring meticulous attention to detail at every stage. Additionally, she manages new projects and clients, overseeing billing, proposals, project scopes, and fees.
Ms. Smith’s experience includes over a decade of experience at Stantec Consulting Services Inc., where she served as senior associate from 2018 to 2021, project engineer from 2008 to 2021, project manager from 2007 to 2021, and engineering intern from 2008 to 2012. Stantec Consulting Services provides professional consulting services in planning, engineering, architecture, interior design, landscape architecture, surveying, environmental sciences, project management, and project economics for infrastructure and facilities projects. She is also actively involved in mentoring through the ACE Mentor Program of Sarasota and serves as a team manager for a local soccer team. Laying a strong educational foundation, she earned a Bachelor of Science in civil engineering from the University of Florida in 2007, and holds professional engineer certifications through the National Society of Professional Engineers and the United Latino Students Association.
Reflecting on her path, Ms. Smith began her career as an engineering intern while pursuing her education at the University of Florida. She dedicated herself to working at Stantec, a prominent civil engineering firm, where she gained valuable experience. Her work included the construction of new health care facilities at SMH in Sarasota, high-profile downtown developments, and various greenfield community development initiatives, highlighting her diverse expertise and adaptability. She also takes great pride in her involvement in the Searcher Memorial Hospital in Venice. Situated on a 65-acre site, the project presented considerable technical challenges, including the intricate coordination with city, county, and regulatory bodies to design and secure permits for a helipad that complied with FAA regulations. Another notable project was The Quay, a downtown development that has become a valuable community asset. Another achievement was completing a roundabout within eight months, showcasing the efficiency and dedication invested in navigating complex design, permitting, and development agreements.
Ms. Smith attributes her success to the unwavering support of her community, her loving family, her devoted husband, and the guidance of her mentors. Additionally, she credits her personal motivation and drive to succeed. Looking to the future, she is focused on long-term goals centered on vision and strategic planning. She aims to expand her client base and take on a broader array of projects, including potentially risky endeavors that could have substantial benefits for her community. Her primary focus is to create a meaningful impact by supporting smaller entities such as nonprofits, churches, and community schools, as these organizations often struggle to secure assistance from larger corporations.
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