Wolf Trail Engineering, PLLC

Building Enclosure • Structural • Civil • Mechanical • Project Management

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About the firm

Wolf Trail Engineering is a North Carolina-based engineering practice providing building enclosure, structural, civil, mechanical, and project management services. It traces its roots to a core legacy organization established over 30 years ago and rebranded under its current name in 2018. With over 40 years of collective experience, the team has completed more than 1,300 projects across the United States and Canada, achieving a permit approval rate of over 95 percent on first submission to code enforcement. The practice serves facility owners, public agencies, contractors, and consultants on projects ranging from roof replacement and waterproofing to structural design and stormwater management.

Established
2018
Team
Micro
Firm type
Civil Engineering · Structural Engineering · Mechanical Engineering

Credentials

RRC · RRO · LEED-AP · Certified Asbestos Inspector · FAA Certified sUAS Remote Pilot

People

Doug BuchananPresident

Nelson HallCOO

Jerel BurrisVP, Building Envelope

Chris TuckerSenior Project Manager

Buddy HallDirector of Business Development

Ayodeji AjidahunLead Project Designer

Capabilities

Building Enclosure

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Provides comprehensive assessment, consulting, and design services for exterior building skins, helping clients minimize lifetime asset maintenance costs.

  • Roof Consulting and Assessment

    Evaluates, designs, and provides quality assurance for complex low-slope and steep-slope roofing systems.

  • Moisture Intrusion and Waterproofing

    Identifies sources of water entry and designs specialized waterproofing systems for below-grade and above-grade applications.

  • Facade, Wall, and Window Consulting

    Consults on exterior cladding, window systems, and skylights to ensure weather tightness and energy efficiency.

Structural Engineering

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Delivers comprehensive structural analysis, assessment, and design for both new installations and historical or modern renovations.

  • New Facility Structural Design

    Provides end-to-end structural planning and design for commercial, public, and residential structures.

  • Existing Structure Analysis and Renovation

    Assesses existing building frameworks to design modifications, repairs, or additions safely and economically.

Civil Engineering

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Addresses site planning, grading, utility design, and site-related infrastructure challenges for community and commercial spaces.

  • Stormwater Infrastructure Design

    Designs stormwater management systems, drainage improvements, and erosion control plans to meet regulatory standards.

  • Site Development and Grading Plans

    Develops precise grading, site layout, and utility plans to maximize land utilization and ensure structural stability.

  • Pavement and Parking Area Engineering

    Engineers durable pavement and parking configurations, providing complete repair and replacement designs.

Mechanical Engineering

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Coordinates industrial mechanical system installations, specialized climate control solutions, and building system upgrades.

  • HVAC and Chiller Systems Design

    Designs major heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and chiller systems for commercial and industrial facilities.

  • Industrial Compressed Air and Power Systems

    Plans large-scale air compressor setups and electrical power distribution systems within industrial settings.

Project Management

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Oversees capital projects from conceptual design and funding requests through bidding, construction administration, and final closeout.

Industries

Government · Education · Religious · Sports & Recreation · Aviation

Projects

McDowell Nature Preserve

Sports & Recreation

Project details

Site development and engineering services for the McDowell Nature Preserve.

JAARS Aviation Hangar

Aviation · Client: JAARS

Project details

Structural and building enclosure engineering for an aviation hangar, completed with no change orders.

Mecklenburg Aquatic Center

Mecklenburg County, NC · Sports & Recreation · Client: Mecklenburg County

Project details

Comprehensive facility engineering services for the Mecklenburg Aquatic Center.

Temple Israel

Religious

Project details

Engineering services for Temple Israel.

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