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MFS Engineers & Surveyors Co-Founder Named to Innovate100 List
May 21, 2026
MFS Engineers & Surveyors Principal Engineer Michael Mudalel, PE, LEED AP has been named to the Innovate100 list, recognizing visionary leaders whose work is advancing innovation across industries.
Mudalel is recognized for a career defined by technical leadership, problem-solving, and a commitment to delivering practical, forward-thinking engineering solutions. As a Principal Engineer, he has led complex projects, guided multidisciplinary teams, and consistently introduced innovative approaches that improve performance, efficiency, and resilience for clients and communities.
“Innovation means never giving up when faced with what is perceived to be impossible,” said Mudalel. “Progress comes from persistence, collaboration, and a willingness to challenge assumptions.”
As one of the co-founders of MFS, Mudalel has dedicated his career to the successful delivery of projects across infrastructure, transportation, real estate, education, energy and other sectors with a focus on integrating sound engineering principles with practical constructability. His work reflects a balance of technical rigor and adaptability in addressing evolving project demands.
The Innovate100 initiative, spearheaded by entrepreneur James Barrood, highlights professionals who are shaping the future through measurable impact and leadership. Mudalel’s recognition underscores MFS’s ongoing commitment to innovation and excellence in engineering practice.
“Michael Mudalel exemplifies the mindset and dedication required to move our industry forward,” said MFS Co-Founder Paul Shim. “This recognition reflects both individual achievement and the strength of our team.”
ABOUT MFS
MFS Engineers & Surveyors is a multi-discipline MBE/DBE/SBE/SDB certified civil engineering firm delivering technically sophisticated solutions to commercial, industrial, institutional, infrastructure, and public-sector clients at the local, state, and federal levels.
MFS is known for its technical rigor, responsive service, and ability to execute complex projects in highly regulated and constrained environments. Their multidisciplinary, in-house team brings deep technical expertise, innovative problem-solving, and a commitment to quality, sustainability, and client success to every project.
MFS operates from offices in New Jersey (Headquarters), New York, and Puerto Rico, providing regional strength with national reach.