Pivotal Engineering

Pivotal Engineering is a full-service engineering firm based in New Orleans, Louisiana, dedicated to providing exceptional engineering solutions to clients across various industries. Our team of experienced professionals is committed to delivering innovative, cost-effective, and high-quality services that meet the unique needs of our clients.

Our Services

At Pivotal Engineering, we specialize in offering a wide range of engineering services, including electrical, mechanical, plumbing, civil, and environmental engineering, as well as construction inspection. Our expertise lies in providing turnkey services that cater to the specific needs of our clients.

Our Philosophy

Our philosophy is centered around the understanding that our clients should only pay for what they need. We believe in providing in-house expertise with a multi-disciplined approach, which enables us to minimize change orders, reduce construction costs, and deliver exceptional value to our clients.

Our Team

Our team is led by a group of experienced engineering professionals who have collectively accumulated over 200 years of design experience. Our team members have worked on a wide variety of projects across the United States, including industrial, commercial, and public facilities.

Our Principal Engineers

Our team of principal engineers is comprised of experienced professionals who have extensive design and compliance experience. Avinash Mehta, our President and Business Manager, has over 14 years of experience managing engineering projects and boasts a strong familiarity with project procurement approaches.

Terry Elnaggar, our Principal and Engineering Manager, has extensive experience in program management, design, and construction management, with a strong background in environmental engineering.

Bassam Mekari, our Principal, has over 25 years of experience in electrical, mechanical, and industrial processing engineering, with a strong background in value engineering, financial management, and project management.

Yoseph Shifare, our Principal, has over 17 years of experience in civil, transportation engineering, and project management, with a strong background in roadway, traffic, drainage, and water and wastewater engineering.

Our Certifications

We are proud to hold several certifications, including Small Business Enterprise certification from the Small Business Administration and the City of New Orleans. We are also certified as a Disadvantaged Business Enterprise by the City of New Orleans, Sewerage and Water Board of New Orleans, the New Orleans Aviation Board, and Harrah's Casino.

Our Expertise

Our team has extensive experience in managing projects from cradle to grave, providing value engineering, and expediting project schedules. We have also completed over 50 critical FEMA-funded projects and performed over 7,000 structural inspections and 4,500 asbestos evaluations.

Testimonials

We have successfully worked with Fortune 500 clients, assisting them with environmental response, compliance, testing, reporting, and permitting for over two decades. Our clients have praised our quick response, high-quality work, and compliance with regulatory agencies.