Licensed Professional Engineers · IL · WI · IN
Geotechnical exploration, construction materials testing, and AASHTO-accredited laboratory services — delivered by licensed engineers and trusted by public agencies, developers, and contractors across the Midwest.
From site investigation through final construction acceptance, MSET delivers integrated technical services managed by Licensed Professional Engineers.
Subsurface investigation, analysis, and PE-sealed engineering recommendations for buildings, structures, roadways, utilities, and civil infrastructure. We write the geotechnical report your project depends on — and stand behind it.
A full range of subsurface drilling and field investigation services using truck- and track-mounted equipment deployable to any site condition. From standard SPT borings to FAA-licensed drone surveys, we get the data your engineer needs.
Qualified technicians under Professional Engineer direction provide on-site quality assurance and quality control inspection throughout all phases of construction. We keep your project compliant and on schedule.
Our South Elgin laboratory is AASHTO Accredited and IDOT District One approved — offering a full schedule of soils, aggregate, asphalt, and concrete testing. Subcontract laboratory services available to other engineering firms.
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ARRA Member
IDOT Approved
NICET Certified
Licensed P.E.
IL · WI · IN
Midland Standard Engineering & Testing, Inc. was founded in 2005 with a single operating principle: the quality of your geotechnical work determines the integrity of everything built above it. We’re a licensed professional engineering firm — not a testing contractor who also employs engineers.
That distinction matters. Every field program, every test report, every recommendation we issue is conceived and reviewed by a Licensed Professional Engineer. Public agencies, developers, general contractors, and design firms throughout Illinois, Wisconsin, and Indiana rely on us when they can’t afford to be wrong about what’s underground.
Our AASHTO-accredited South Elgin laboratory and our MSET North office in Genoa City position us to respond quickly across our full service region — with live fleet tracking and experienced project-level technician teams.
Full About pagePE-sealed reports and technically sound recommendations you can rely on at every phase of your project.
Live fleet tracking and experienced staff ensure rapid, reliable mobilization to any project site.
AASHTO-accredited laboratory with annual IDOT approval and NICET-certified laboratory management.
Two decades of geotechnical and construction materials experience throughout the greater Chicago region.
Our accredited in-house laboratory supports every phase of geotechnical and construction materials work — reducing turnaround time and maintaining full chain of custody from field collection to test report delivery.
Full Laboratory pageClassification, Atterberg limits, compaction, consolidation, permeability, and shear strength testing. AASHTO and ASTM standard test methods for geotechnical engineering and earthwork QC.
Hot mix asphalt extraction, gradation, Marshall and Superpave design; aggregate angularity, soundness, and classification. IDOT District One approved for bituminous and aggregate materials.
Soil stabilization mix design, Full Depth Reclamation (FDR), and Cold In-Place Recycling (CIR) with emulsion and foamed asphalt. Available as subcontract laboratory services for other geotechnical and pavement firms.
Compressive strength testing of Portland cement concrete cylinders in support of construction QC/QA programs. AASHTO and ASTM standard test methods for structural and flatwork concrete on IDOT and private projects.
Whether you’re in early planning, ready to drill, or need emergency construction inspection support — we’ll discuss your project and outline the right scope of services. We typically respond within one business day.
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Our offices serve clients across the greater Chicago region, southern Wisconsin, and northern Indiana.
Tell us about your project and we’ll put the right scope of services together for you.
MSET is growing across Illinois and Wisconsin. We’re looking for motivated engineers, field technicians, and laboratory professionals who care about doing the job right.
Perform earthwork compaction testing, concrete and asphalt sampling, and construction inspection under licensed PE direction. IDOT technician certifications a plus. Valid driver’s license required.
Apply via Email →Prepare geotechnical reports, foundation recommendations, and subsurface analyses for commercial, municipal, and transportation clients. EIT or PE license required. IDOT experience preferred.
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