Business Details
21 Years
experience
Your Trusted Structural Engineering Partner in Houston
At Pinnacle Structural Engineers, our clients' interests are at the center of everything we do. We prioritize preserving architectural design intent while delivering efficient structural solutions that transform concepts into reality. With over 20 years of experience since 2005, we have completed 2,500+ projects across 27 states, specializing in team-driven design and collaboration. Our expertise spans industrial, warehouse, worship, office, multifamily, healthcare, and municipal sectors, serving architects, developers, and commercial property owners. We focus on creating comprehensive, constructible designs that meet schedule and budget requirements. Our commitment to quality work and client service has established us as a trusted partner in the structural engineering field.We serve diverse markets including energy-related industries requiring blast-resistant structures and healthcare facilities in major medical hubs. Our Houston and Lafayette offices support projects ranging from small renovations to large-scale distribution centers exceeding 1 million square feet. Community involvement remains integral to our values, with team participation in mentorship programs and local charitable initiatives. This combination of technical expertise, client focus, and community engagement defines our approach to structural engineering excellence.
Services
Structural Engineering
Blast-Resistant Design
Adaptive Re-Use Design
Construction Administration
Preliminary Design
Heavy Industrial Structures
Warehouse Design
Healthcare Facilities
Office Buildings
Multifamily Housing
Details
- Year established: 2005
Highlights and features
- We have 20+ years of experience in structural engineering design
- Our team holds 27 state licenses for nationwide project capabilities
- We specialize in complex industrial and energy-related structures
- We maintain a 98% client retention rate through dedicated service
- Our firm has completed 2,500+ successful structural projects
What people say
Structural work
Design solutions
Client service
Project expertise
Collaborative approach
Services
Structural Engineering
We provide comprehensive structural engineering services from preliminary design through construction administration. Our team specializes in creating constructible solutions that maintain architectural intent while meeting budget and schedule requirements. With 27 state licenses and 2,500+ completed projects, we handle commercial, industrial, and institutional developments of all sizes.
Blast-Resistant Design
Our engineers design structures to withstand industrial blast forces through dynamic analysis and multi-degree of freedom calculations. This specialized service includes full design packages for petrochemical, LNG, and energy sector facilities requiring enhanced structural integrity and safety compliance in high-risk environments.
Adaptive Re-Use Design
We assess existing structures for adaptive re-use potential and develop expansion solutions that preserve original construction while meeting modern requirements. Our services include condition assessments, feasibility studies, and design modifications for historic and contemporary buildings requiring functional upgrades.
Warehouse Design
Our team designs storage facilities ranging from 26-foot clear height buildings to 40-foot clear million-square-foot distribution centers. With over 100 million square feet of completed warehouse space, we optimize structural systems for efficiency while maintaining code compliance and long-term durability.
Healthcare Facilities
Leveraging our Houston office's proximity to the Texas Medical Center, we design healthcare facilities that meet stringent safety and accessibility standards. Our experience includes hospitals, clinics, and research facilities requiring specialized structural systems to support medical equipment and high-traffic environments.
People
Donald L. Greive, P.E.
CEO
One of Pinnacle's founding principals with extensive structural engineering experience. Focuses on maintaining design integrity while delivering practical solutions for complex projects across multiple market sectors.
Adam J. Cryer, P.E.
President
Co-founding principal specializing in structural design and detailing. Oversees technical excellence in project execution while maintaining Pinnacle's commitment to collaborative client relationships.
David E. Jones
Senior V.P. of Production
Joined Pinnacle in 2006 to lead documentation department. Ensures efficient production of accurate construction documents while maintaining quality control standards across all project deliverables.
Peter K. Dean, P.E.
Senior V.P. of Engineering
Promoted to Senior Vice President in 2019 after demonstrating exceptional engineering leadership. Focuses on technical innovation and mentoring junior engineers in best structural practices.
Grant J. Karr, P.E., S.E.
Vice President
Licensed structural engineer with experience in complex structural systems. Brings diverse technical expertise from projects across multiple geographic regions and building types.
Questions
What structural engineering services do you offer?
We provide full-service structural engineering including preliminary design, construction documents, blast-resistant structures, adaptive re-use design, and construction administration for commercial, industrial, and institutional projects.
How many states are you licensed to work in?
Our engineers hold licenses in 27 states, allowing us to deliver structural solutions across diverse geographic regions while maintaining local code compliance.
What industries do you specialize in?
We specialize in industrial facilities, healthcare structures, multifamily housing, and energy sector projects including blast-resistant design for petrochemical and LNG facilities.
How long has your firm been in business?
Pinnacle Structural Engineers has been delivering structural solutions since 2005, completing 2,500+ projects with a 98% client retention rate.
What makes your firm different?
Our team-driven design approach prioritizes architectural intent preservation while meeting budget and schedule requirements through innovative structural solutions tailored to each project's unique needs.
Do you handle large-scale projects?
Yes, we design facilities up to 1 million square feet including distribution centers, healthcare complexes, and industrial facilities while maintaining attention to detail and constructability.
