Business Details
17 Years
experience
Trusted Structural Engineering Solutions in Buffalo, NY
Founded in 2009 by Robert A. Curtis, PE, RAC Engineering has established itself as a leading structural engineering firm serving Buffalo and Western New York. Our founder brings over 30 years of hands-on experience gained through direct involvement in construction site operations and advanced structural design projects. This unique background enables us to bridge theoretical design concepts with real-world implementation challenges. Our team specializes in delivering engineering solutions for residential, commercial, pharmaceutical, industrial, hospitality, municipal, educational, and recreational sectors. We maintain active licenses through the New York State Education Department, ensuring compliance with the highest professional standards.Our mission emphasizes integrating life safety, structural integrity, and long-term infrastructure continuity into every project. With a career spanning both field operations and executive engineering roles, including service as a municipal city engineer, our leadership understands client needs from multiple perspectives. This comprehensive expertise allows us to provide practical, code-compliant solutions while maintaining strict adherence to safety protocols and regulatory requirements. Our track record demonstrates consistent delivery of technically sound engineering services across diverse market sectors.
Services
Structural Engineering
Foundation Engineering
Inspection Services
Infrastructure Design
Facility Engineering
Details
- Year established: 2009
Highlights and features
- 30+ years of field-based engineering experience
- Founder served as municipal city engineer
- Licensed by New York State Education Department
- Specialized expertise in 8 market sectors
- Hands-on construction site experience
Associations and certifications
- New York State Education Department Professional Engineering license
Services
Structural Engineering
Our structural engineering services provide comprehensive solutions for building systems and infrastructure projects. We apply contemporary engineering principles to ensure safety, durability, and code compliance across residential, commercial, and municipal applications. Our team delivers precise calculations and detailed documentation for new constructions and retrofit projects.
Foundation Engineering
Specialized foundation engineering services address soil mechanics, load distribution, and structural stability requirements. We analyze site conditions to develop appropriate foundation systems that prevent settlement issues and ensure long-term structural integrity for various building types and environmental conditions.
Inspection Services
Professional inspection services evaluate existing structures for safety compliance, code violations, and maintenance needs. Our engineers conduct thorough assessments of building components, identifying potential issues and recommending remediation strategies to maintain structural performance and regulatory compliance.
People
Robert A. Curtis
Founder & Professional Engineer
With over 30 years in construction and engineering, Robert brings extensive field experience to RAC Engineering. His career includes roles as project manager, design engineer, and former municipal city engineer, providing unique client perspective.
Questions
What areas do you serve?
We primarily serve Buffalo and the entire Western New York region for all structural engineering needs.
What industries do you work with?
Our expertise covers residential, commercial, pharmaceutical, industrial, hospitality, municipal, educational, and recreational sectors.
How experienced is your team?
Our founder has 30+ years of field experience, including construction site operations and municipal engineering roles.
Are you properly licensed?
Yes, we maintain active professional engineering licenses through the New York State Education Department.
