Business Details
40 Years
experience
Your Trusted Engineering Partner for Industrial Infrastructure
Hungate Engineering PC has been delivering customer-focused engineering solutions since 1986, prioritizing timely execution and cost-effective project completion. Our specialized expertise in conveying systems and coal industry preparation plant design is complemented by comprehensive capabilities in civil and structural engineering projects. Licensed in 14 states, we combine advanced software tools with decades of experience to address complex challenges in bulk material handling, infrastructure, and industrial facilities.Our team maintains affiliations with leading professional organizations, including the American Society of Civil Engineers and American Institute of Steel Construction, ensuring adherence to industry standards. With a proven track record in coal preparation plants, conveyor systems, and structural analysis, we provide tailored engineering services for commercial, industrial, and transportation sectors.
Services
Structural Design
Conveyor Systems
Foundation Engineering
Environmental Assessments
Coal Preparation Plants
Bridge Design
Drafting Services
3D Rendering
Material Handling Systems
Retaining Wall Design
Details
- Year established: 1986
Highlights and features
- We offer over 35 years of specialized experience in coal industry engineering
- Our engineers hold professional licenses in 14 U.S. states
- We utilize advanced structural analysis software including STAAD and RAM Structural System
- Our team has designed conveyor systems handling up to 6,000 TPH capacity
- We maintain affiliations with four major engineering professional organizations
Services
Structural Design
We design and analyze structural systems for buildings, bridges, and industrial facilities. Our engineers create detailed drawings for coal preparation plants, conveyor systems, and retaining walls using advanced software tools. With experience in steel, concrete, and composite materials, we deliver optimized structural solutions for commercial and industrial clients.
Conveyor Design
Our team specializes in belt conveyor systems with capacities up to 6,000 TPH. We design slope conveyors, transfer systems, and radial stackers while calculating horsepower requirements and sizing pulley components. This service supports coal handling facilities, bulk material operations, and industrial processing plants across North America.
Foundation Design
We engineer foundation systems ranging from shallow footings to deep caissons. Our designs incorporate geotechnical recommendations to ensure stability for industrial structures, bridges, and material handling equipment. Services include spread footing calculations, pile foundation design, and retaining wall specifications for various soil conditions.
Environmental Assessments
We conduct Phase I Environmental Site Assessments to identify potential contamination risks. Our evaluations include land record reviews, database checks, and site inspections to assess environmental liabilities for industrial properties and infrastructure projects across multiple states.
Structural Analysis
Using RAM Structural System, STAAD, and other advanced software, we perform detailed structural calculations for steel, concrete, and wood systems. Our analysis ensures code compliance and optimal design for bridges, industrial facilities, and heavy lifting components like spreader beams and rigging systems.
People
Douglas R. Hungate
Founder
As founder of Hungate Engineering PC, Douglas brings decades of structural engineering expertise specializing in coal industry infrastructure. His leadership established the firm's reputation for technical excellence in conveyor systems and industrial facility design across multiple states.
Robert W. Hungate
President
President Robert Hungate oversees engineering operations with extensive experience in structural analysis and coal preparation plant design. He maintains professional licenses in multiple states and ensures the firm's continued technical innovation in material handling systems.
Jim Bernardi
Licensed Engineer
Licensed Professional Engineer Jim Bernardi specializes in structural calculations and foundation design. With expertise in both conventional and deep foundation systems, he contributes to complex industrial projects requiring advanced engineering solutions.
Robert C. Osborne
Senior Engineer
Senior Engineer Robert Osborne focuses on conveyor system design and material handling optimization. His technical skills include horsepower demand calculations and pulley component sizing for high-capacity coal handling operations.
Rob Bailey
Project Engineer
Project Engineer Rob Bailey manages structural analysis projects using advanced software tools. He specializes in steel and concrete system evaluations for industrial facilities and transportation infrastructure across the firm's licensed states.
Questions
What industries do you specialize in?
We specialize in coal industry infrastructure, bulk material handling systems, and industrial facilities. Our expertise includes conveyor design, coal preparation plants, and structural engineering for transportation and industrial clients.
What engineering software do you use?
We utilize RAM Structural System, STAAD, ENERCALC, and Digital Canal software for structural analysis. Our tools support steel, concrete, wood, and aluminum design calculations for various project types.
Are you licensed in multiple states?
Yes, our engineers hold professional licenses in 14 U.S. states including Alabama, Colorado, Florida, Kentucky, and West Virginia, enabling nationwide project execution.
What conveyor system capacities do you design?
We design belt conveyors handling capacities from 30 TPH for wood chips up to 6,000 TPH for coal operations, with belt widths ranging from 24 to 84 inches.
Do you provide environmental assessments?
Yes, we conduct Phase I Environmental Site Assessments including land record reviews, database checks, and site inspections to identify potential contamination risks for industrial properties.
What foundation types do you design?
We design shallow foundations (spread footings), deep foundations (H-piles, auger cast piles, caissons), and retaining wall systems (conventional and segmental block) based on geotechnical recommendations.
