McCord Environmental, Inc., (MEI) is a thoughtful, progressive, and effective leader in water quality and watershed management, inspiring environmental stewardship through collaborative, science-based solutions.
MEI provides client satisfaction through innovative and collaborative problem-solving, leading to effective, science-based solutions captured in exceptional work products.
Meet Our Team!

Stephen McCord started MEI in 2011. He holds a B.S. degree in Civil Engineering from Clemson University, and an M.S. and Ph.D. degrees in Civil & Environmental Engineering from the University of California Davis. He has over 25 years of consulting, research and teaching experience in the civl/environmental engineering field throughout California, nationally, and internationally. He is a licensed Professional Engineer through the State of California and a Certified Lake Manager through the North American Lake Management Society. LinkedIn profile
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Michael Lindquist earned a BS in Civil Engineering and MS in Civil and Environmental Engineering from the University of California Davis and is a California Registered Professional Engineer. Michael has over 27 years of experience in planning, designing, and constructing drinking water, wastewater, and renewable energy infrastructure projects. He has extensive experience developing engineering solutions that incorporate complex cultural and natural resource environmental compliance requirements. He has worked as a designer, construction manager, and program leader for consulting firms and public agencies, including California State Parks, City of Davis, and UC Davis. LinkedIn profile
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Michael Sorkin, Project Engineer, started working for MEI as an intern in June 2024 and is continuing to work during his last year at UC Davis completing his B.S. in Environmental Engineering. He plans to pursue a PE license after graduation, and eventually an MS in water resources. He is inspired to work in public water infrastructure and conservation of the natural environment. Michael’s LinkedIn profile.
In the fulfillment of our professional duties, we the MEI staff members will:
- Hold paramount the safety, health, and welfare of the public.
- Perform services only in our areas of competence.
- Issue public statements only in an objective and truthful manner.
- Conduct ourselves honorably, responsibly, ethically, and lawfully.