Business Details
34 Years
experience
Trusted Structural Engineering Services in Orlando
Since 1992, RLP Engineers has delivered structural engineering solutions across all project phases, from conceptual studies to on-site construction observation. Our team collaborates with architects, contractors, and building owners to provide cost-effective designs for diverse structures including entertainment facilities, hotels, schools, hospitals, and industrial complexes. With decades of combined experience, we specialize in structural analysis, design, and certification, serving clients throughout the Southeast U.S.Our expertise spans new builds, remodels, and evaluations of existing structures, supported by a staff of licensed engineers and technical professionals. Recognized by industry leaders like Disney and Universal, we prioritize innovative, constructible solutions tailored to client needs. Our commitment to quality is reflected in our portfolio of thousands of completed projects, demonstrating our ability to tackle complex engineering challenges while maintaining strict adherence to safety and regulatory standards.
Services
Structural Engineering
Project Evaluations
On-site Observation
Remodel Design
Certification
Design Analysis
Construction Inspection
Code Compliance
Structural Inspections
Engineering Consultation
Details
- Year established: 1992
Highlights and features
- 30+ years of structural engineering expertise
- Proven track record with Disney and Universal
- Specialized in cost-effective, code-compliant designs
- Experienced team of licensed structural engineers
- Serving Southeast U.S. commercial and residential sectors
Services
Structural Engineering
We provide comprehensive structural engineering services for commercial, residential, and institutional projects. Our expertise includes structural analysis, design, and certification for new constructions and remodels. Our team ensures code compliance and safety across diverse building types including entertainment facilities, healthcare centers, and educational institutions.
Project Evaluations
Our engineers conduct thorough evaluations of existing structures and proposed projects. This includes assessing structural integrity, identifying necessary upgrades, and providing cost-effective solutions. We serve clients across the Southeast U.S., offering expert analysis for commercial buildings, industrial facilities, and multi-family housing developments.
On-site Observation
We offer on-site structural observation services throughout the construction phase. Our team ensures proper implementation of engineering plans, addressing field challenges in real-time. This service covers commercial buildings, hospitality venues, and infrastructure projects, maintaining quality control from design to completion.
Remodel Design
Specializing in structural modifications for existing buildings, we provide cost-effective remodel designs. Our services include load calculations, material specifications, and code compliance for residential, commercial, and institutional renovations. We support clients from concept through final inspection across the Southeast region.
Certification
We deliver structural certification services ensuring projects meet all regulatory requirements. Our engineers provide official documentation for new constructions, renovations, and existing buildings. This includes threshold inspections, safety evaluations, and compliance reports for commercial, healthcare, and educational facilities throughout the Southeast U.S.
People
Robert L. Plowfield, Jr.
Principal & CEO
With extensive experience in structural design and analysis, Robert leads engineering projects across commercial, institutional, and healthcare sectors. He oversees design coordination and ensures technical excellence in all deliverables.
Jeffrey S. Yeager
Principal
Bringing 25+ years of expertise, Jeff specializes in structural solutions for hospitality, healthcare, and educational facilities across the U.S. and Middle East. He focuses on cost-effective, constructible designs for diverse project types.
Amy Graef
Associate
Amy handles structural design and inspection for commercial and residential projects. Her expertise spans concrete, steel, and wood construction methods, ensuring code-compliant solutions for institutional and multi-family developments.
Matthew L. Ross
Structural Project Manager
Matthew manages structural design projects with specialization in concrete, steel, and cold-formed steel construction. He provides technical leadership for commercial and institutional buildings, ensuring timely, code-compliant deliverables.
Christa Plowfield
Human Resources Principal
Christa oversees HR operations including recruitment, benefits administration, and marketing. With 30+ years at RLP, she manages accounting functions and plays a key role in team development.
Questions
What structural engineering services do you offer?
We provide structural design, certification, project evaluations, on-site observation, and remodel design for commercial, residential, and institutional buildings.
Which industries do you serve?
We work with entertainment facilities, healthcare centers, educational institutions, hospitality venues, and multi-family housing developments across the Southeast U.S.
How experienced is your engineering team?
Our staff includes licensed engineers with 25+ years of combined experience in structural analysis, code compliance, and construction monitoring for diverse building types.
Do you handle both new builds and renovations?
Yes, we specialize in structural solutions for new constructions and remodels, including code compliance assessments and reinforcement designs for existing structures.
What geographic areas do you cover?
We primarily serve the Southeast United States, supporting clients from Florida to the Carolinas in commercial, residential, and institutional sectors.
