ABOUT US.
Our StoryWe are a dedicated structural and civil engineering team based in both Lowburn, Central Otago and Wanaka. First established in 2013 by Carl Meyer, the company has completed many successful projects large and small. In 2017 Mark Cruden joined the company and Meyer Cruden Engineering was formed.
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Our GoalOur goal is to balance the technical component of design with good communication, practical knowledge and economic considerations for our clients. We strive for excellence and aim to deliver a high standard work with exceptional customer service.
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Our Team
Carl Meyer
Director / Senior Engineer - Structural CPEng, BE (Hons), CMEngNZ Carl gained valuable work experience in New Zealand and Australia before starting Meyer Engineering in 2013. Having now worked on thousands of projects Carl understands the value in providing practical innovative construction solutions. Carl's project portfolio is wide and varied, ranging from high end residential and commercial projects to building alterations, peer reviews, and seismic assessments.
Carl leads the team with honesty, transparency and integrity which are personality traits that flow through to his design work and client communication. 
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Liz Erskine
Office Manager Liz looks after everything from the day-to-day running of the offices in Cromwell and Wanaka, project scheduling, client and contractor relationship management, administration and invoicing as well as making sure all members of staff are well supported with their PD, HR and well-being needs. 
Cameron McNoe
Intermediate Engineer - Structural BEng, GMEngNZ Cameron joined the company in 2015 as a graduate of Canterbury University. Cameron is a highly valued member of the team.
Clients regularly comment on Cameron's approachable personality and for providing practicable build-able solutions. 
Matthew Fluit
Graduate Engineer - Structural NZDECivil, GMEngNZ A long-term Wanaka local, Matt has grown up surrounded by the construction industry.
Matt is approachable, has a practicable buildability approach and is always willing to help. Matt joined the team in November 2020 and works from the Cromwell office 
Luke Wright
Graduate Engineer - Structural BE Civil Luke spent time with us over semester breaks while completing his study at the University of Canterbury. We were eager to offer a position to Luke and we were thrilled when he accepted and joined the company in January 2022.
Luke works in Cromwell with the Structural team and is a fantastic member of the team who applies a positive attitude to everything he does. 
Evan Lloyd
CAD Draftsman Evan started his Structural draughting career in 2007 and has since gained experience working in New Zealand, the UK and Ireland. He has worked on a wide range of design projects in the infrastructure, commercial, residential, healthcare, bridging and pharmaceutical sectors.
Evan has experience in Revit model authoring, model management, clash detection, BIM development and BIM mentoring. Evan joined the company in mid 2021. |
Mark Cruden
Director / Senior Engineer - Civil & Geotechnical CPEng (Civil & Geotechnical), BEng (Hons), CMEngNZ Mark is a chartered Civil and Geotechnical Engineer with a wealth of experience in land development and transportation engineering. Originally from Scotland, Mark has practiced as an engineer in New Zealand since 2003.
Mark balances his time between local civil and geotechnical projects with providing specialist procurement, pavement and asset management advice at a national level to industry, local government and the NZTA. Mark currently chairs the National Technical Pavement Group, an industry group that works jointly with NZTA to develop national best practice in the area of pavement design and construction. Mark is a qualified NZTA tender evaluator. Locally Mark delivers stormwater, wastewater and geotechnical engineering solutions for projects ranging from individual house builds through to major subdivisions. Mark really enjoys the balance that this variety of work brings. Prior to joining the business Mark spent his early career in management roles with both Contracting and Consulting firms. This experience of designing and building infrastructure ensures that Mark is focussed on delivering practical, quality, cost efficient engineering solutions. Mark is based in our Wanaka office. 
Nichola Greaves
Civil Engineer CPEng, CMEngNZ Nichola has extensive work history as an infrastructure engineer with over ten years three waters experience working in both the private and public sector.
Starting with us in March 2019, Nichola works alongside Mark Cruden from our Wanaka office undertaking a variety of civil design projects. 
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Oliver De Silva
Engineering Geologist BAppSc, PMEG Olly is an Engineering Geologist with work experience in a variety of infrastructural, commercial, and residential projects throughout New Zealand and Australia.
Joining the team in June 2020, Olly is involved in providing practical solutions for geotechnical, stormwater and wastewater issues on a range of projects. Olly is based in our Wanaka office. 
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Teegan Vink
Engineering Geologist BSc – Geology and PMEG Teegan originally joined MCE in 2016 as a student engineer while completing his studies at the University of Canterbury. After completing his studies in 2019, he has worked with expansive soils in Auckland and liquefiable soils in Christchurch.
Teegan re-joined the company in January 2022 as a member of the Geotechnical team based in Wanaka. 
Renee Wootton
Civil Engineer BEng (Hons) Renee is a Civil Engineer and has been working in the industry since 2019.
Joining the team in March 2022, she brings several years of experience in the Otago region. An enthusiastic, happy addition to the team, Renee works on both civil and structural projects and is based in Wanaka. 
Vicki Smith
Project Administrator Vicki is our part-time administration superstar. With a consistent smile and positive attitude, Vicki is always ready to assist with your project enquiries.
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