Building Stronger Foundations Together: ENGEO & Moab Geotechnical Group Collaborate Through SBA’s Mentor-Protégé Program

Dear Clients and Partners,

We’re excited to share some important news: ENGEO is partnering with Moab Geotechnical Group (Moab Geo) through the Small Business Administration’s (SBA) Mentor-Protégé Program (MPP). This collaboration is rooted in shared values, technical excellence, and a commitment to delivering engineering solutions that will deliver resilient infrastructure. 

This partnership is especially meaningful for us. Taylor Hall, PE, and Stephanie Hayes, co-founders of Moab Geo bring complementary experience—Taylor began his geotechnical career at ENGEO, and after nearly a decade of building his own path, he is ready to work alongside his former coworkers this time as a protégé.

Since its founding in 2021, Moab Geo has become a trusted partner across the Intermountain West, providing practical solutions for infrastructure projects in challenging terrain. In addition, Moab Geo brings a unique set of SBA certifications to the table, including: 

• Economically Disadvantaged Women-Owned Small Business (EDWOSB) 
• Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB) 
• HUBZone Certification 

These certifications open doors to federal contracting opportunities and support economic growth in underserved regions. 

Through the Mentor-Protégé Program, Moab Geo will have access to ENGEO’s resources and expertise—ranging from advanced engineering methodologies to strategic business development and operational support. Together, we’ll collaborate on projects, refine systems, and share knowledge that positions Moab Geo to scale sustainably while staying true to its mission of community service and practical innovation.

ENGEO and Moab Geotechnical Group have already built a strong foundation through their Mentor-Protégé collaboration. ENGEO supported Moab Geo with a wide range services—from client communication strategies to guidance navigating safety requirements and federal contracting opportunities.

For ENGEO, this Mentor-Protégé relationship is more than a professional alliance—it’s a chance to invest in the future of geotechnical engineering. By supporting Moab Geotechnical Group, ENGEO is contributing to the development of future industry leaders while expanding involvement in a field where innovation plays an important role.

This partnership expands ENGEO’s ability to provide the government with substantial expertise and capacity through set-aside opportunities, while also strengthening our Intermountain West presence and reinforcing our commitment to resilient infrastructure.

About Moab Geotechnical Group 

Moab Geotechnical Group is a geotechnical engineering firm based in Moab, Utah, serving clients across the Southwest, Intermountain West, and California. Founded in 2021 by Stephanie Hayes and Taylor Hall, PE, Moab Geo provides practical, site-specific solutions for infrastructure projects in complex terrain for private, state, municipal, and federal clients—including direct contracting experience with the United States Air Force. Under the leadership of Stephanie Hayes, Moab Geo has grown into a trusted partner for public and private sector clients, offering services that include: 

• Geotechnical investigations and site characterization 
• Construction-phase support 
• Slope stability, rockfall hazard assessments and kinematic analyses 
• Laboratory testing  
• Dewatering, aquifer characterization, pump testing, onsite wastewater design  
• Shallow and deep foundation design  

The company is actively expanding its in-house capabilities through the development of a soils laboratory aligned with ASTM and AASHTO standards. Located in a region where advanced geotechnical testing is largely unavailable outside of major metropolitan areas, the lab is designed to bridge a longstanding service gap and improve access to high-quality data for projects across the Southwest and Intermountain West. 

Moab Geotechnical Group’s mission to provide practical solutions for a complex world is built on a belief that innovative and cost-effective solutions don’t have to compromise quality and safety. Moab Geo continues to build a reputation for technical excellence while protecting the public and the environment. 

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About ENGEO

ENGEO is an award-winning firm of geotechnical engineers, geologists, environmental scientists, hydrologists, construction quality assurance representatives, and laboratory testing specialists. Headquartered in San Ramon, California, with offices across the United States, New Zealand, Australia, and Guam, ENGEO is recognized for its commitment to technical excellence, innovation, and community-focused engineering. 

The firm provides a wide range of services including geotechnical investigations, environmental assessments, infrastructure design support, and remediation consulting for federal, state, municipal, and private clients. ENGEO’s multidisciplined team brings deep expertise in earthquake engineering, foundation design, slope stability, groundwater modeling, and complex infrastructure systems.

ENGEO’s portfolio includes projects for large private interests, state and municipal governments, and Federal agencies including NAVFAC, the US Army Corps of Engineers, Veterans Affairs, the Environmental Protection Agency, and the Federal Highway Administration, demonstrating its capacity to deliver resilient solutions in highly regulated and challenging environments.

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This partnership is about more than projects—it’s about supporting each other, growing together, and making a positive impact in the communities we serve. We’re excited for what lies ahead.



With gratitude,