Expert Geotechnical Consulting Services

Delivering excellence in geotechnical engineering for over 20 years — investigations, excavation support, foundation design, stability, and construction support.

20+
Years in Practice
23+
Founder Experience
P.Eng
Ontario Licensed
CAD/Intl
Project Exposure
About Our Company

Trusted Geotechnical Partners

SATCON Inc. is a geotechnical consulting firm delivering innovative and reliable solutions to support safe, buildable designs and successful construction. We provide geotechnical review, foundation analysis, and advanced numerical modeling / finite element analysis when projects demand it.

Founded by Maha Saleh, P.Eng (Ontario), with over 23 years of experience in geotechnical engineering and construction project management, SATCON supports projects in Ottawa and internationally with a strong focus on engineering judgment, constructability, and risk mitigation.

Professional Engineer (Ontario)
Advanced Modeling & Analysis

Technical Rigor

Designs supported by analysis and field data

Practical Design

Constructable solutions with clear recommendations

Responsive Support

Clear next steps and documentation

Experienced Leadership

Led by a senior geotechnical engineer

What We Offer

Our Services

Comprehensive geotechnical solutions tailored to meet your project requirements.

Geotechnical Investigation & Reporting

Subsurface data interpretation, geotechnical report preparation/review, and field testing interpretation (permeability, pressuremeter, load tests, rock and anchors).

Foundation Design

Shallow and deep foundation solutions including micropiles, piles, and caissons — supported by bearing, settlement, and constructability review.

Shoring & Excavation Support

Shoring / excavation support design and review for safe excavation, including anchor coordination and deformation considerations.

Earth Retaining Systems

Engineering and review of retaining systems to support grading constraints, property lines, and construction phasing.

Slope Stability & Rockfall

Slope stability analysis, rock stabilization, and rockfall hazard assessment with mitigation measures (e.g., rock bolts, mesh, catch fences).

Construction Support & Underpinning

Site inspection during construction, drainage/dewatering/waterproofing input, underpinning solutions, and practical field support.

Qualifications & Tools

P.Eng (Ontario) • Master’s in Civil Engineering • Construction Project Management Certificate • GeoStudio • Plaxis • Wallap • DEEPEX • Talren • LPile • AllPile • RocScience (Slide, Rocfall3)

Experience

Project Highlights

A selection of project experience in Canada and internationally.

Canada

Residential Development

Ottawa — investigations, foundation support, retaining constraints review.

Rock Engineering

Amusement Park Cliff Stabilization

Riyadh — rock bolts, mesh, catch fences; 3D rockfall analysis.

Infrastructure

Highway Geotechnical Investigation

Lebanon — multi-package investigations, field testing, recommendations.

Deep Excavation

Secant Pile Wall & Anchors

Baghdad — excavation support below water table, coordination & review.

Underpinning

Heritage Building Underpinning

Micropiles and load transfer solutions for expansion below grade.

Forensic / Review

Forensic Geotechnical Engineering

Engineering evaluation and practical recommendations.

Get In Touch

Contact

Ready to discuss your project? Share your site location, schedule, and scope — we’ll respond with clear next steps.

Phone

+1 343 998 9423

Ottawa, Canada

Email

info@satconeng.ca

We respond as soon as possible

Office

Ottawa, Canada

Serving local & international projects

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