Atlantic Engineering Services

Bringing Architectural Visions to Life

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About the firm

Atlantic Engineering Services (AES) is a structural engineering consultancy that brings architectural visions to life across multiple sectors. Operating offices in Pittsburgh, Morgantown, and Jacksonville, the practice offers structural solutions for both new construction and existing buildings. Its collaborative team possesses an aggregate experience of 650 years, contributing to more than 30,000 projects with upwards of $17 billion in total construction costs. The practice specializes in structural systems utilizing steel, concrete, wood framing, cold-formed steel, and tilt-up construction, and operates as a large structural engineering entity in Pittsburgh's Central Business District.

Established
1986
Team
Small
Firm type
Structural Engineering · Forensic Engineering · Design-Build

Credentials

LEED AP

People

Gil KaufmanPrincipal & CEO

Andy VerrengiaPrincipal

Evan RowlesPrincipal

Gil TaylorPrincipal

Jude KostagePrincipal

Capabilities

Structural Engineering

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Comprehensive structural design solutions for new builds and structural system modifications.

  • Steel Designs

    Engineering and detailing of structural steel frames, connection designs, and load-bearing steel components.

  • Concrete

    Structural analysis and design for cast-in-place, precast, and post-tensioned concrete elements.

  • Cold-Formed Steel

    Light-gauge metal framing solutions for low-rise and mid-rise structural systems.

  • Wood Framing & Design

    Timber design and framing solutions for residential, commercial, and multi-family buildings.

  • Tilt-Up

    Specialized structural design for precast concrete wall panels lifted on-site.

  • Elements & Connections

    Detailed engineering of localized structural connections, plates, and miscellaneous framing parts.

  • Military Facility Design

    Specialized engineering meeting strict Department of Defense structural requirements and building guidelines.

  • Specialized Medical Equipment

    Support and anchorage engineering to safely accommodate heavy diagnostic and imaging systems.

Forensic Engineering

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Work in this area is organized into supported delivery tasks.

  • Investigation Of Structural Failures

    Support includes Investigation of structural failures.

  • Distress

    Support includes distress.

  • Performance Issues In Existing Facilities

    Support includes performance issues in existing facilities.

Surveys & Inspections

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Assessment of structural safety, safety compliance, and condition reporting for property owners.

  • Facade & Cornice

    Structural safety checks and facade maintenance assessments for multi-story buildings.

  • Unmanned Aerial Services

    Drone-assisted visual surveys of hard-to-reach roofs, facades, and high structures.

Adaptive Reuse

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Engineering modifications required to safely convert existing structures for new occupancies.

Historic Restoration

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Structural remediation and preservation engineering that respects the architectural integrity of heritage buildings.

Building Information Modeling

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Three-dimensional structural modeling and drawing generation to streamline project coordination.

Buildability Reviews

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Constructability evaluations and peer reviews to identify potential site challenges early in design.

Delegated Design

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Engineering and stamping of specialty structural items delegated to field contractors.

Design-Build

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Integrated structural design services working directly alongside contracting partners for fast-track delivery.

Sustainability

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Eco-efficient structural design practices that minimize resource consumption and support green building goals.

Industries

Senior Living · Government · Commercial · Federal · Arts & Culture · Healthcare · Education · Historic Preservation · Hospitality · Industrial · Power Generation · Marine · Multifamily Residential · Parking · Transportation · Residential · Retail · Sports & Recreation

Projects

Pittsburgh Athletic Association Renovation

Pittsburgh, PA · Historic Preservation · Client: Pittsburgh Athletic Association

Project details

A $25 million renovation of a prominent social and athletic club, adding office space, modernized amenities, and extensive structural restoration across 130,000 square feet.

The Oaklander Hotel

Pittsburgh, PA · Hospitality

Project details

Construction of a 10-story, 167-room Marriott Autograph Collection Hotel with 3,300 square feet of event space.

Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hall & Museum

Pittsburgh, PA · Historic Preservation · Client: Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hall & Museum

Project details

Structural engineering services for a historic memorial hall and museum facility.

WVU Medicine Children's Hospital

Morgantown, WV · Healthcare · 2022 · Client: WVU Medicine

Project details

Structural design for a pediatric and maternal care hospital facility in Morgantown.