RDG Engineering was founded in 2018 with the purpose of providing high-quality, cost-effective design solutions to a broad range of clients, from local contractors, to home owners, to world-renowned architects. Our aim is to provide simple solutions to complex design challenges, and make these services accessible to all. With over 20 years of combined experience, the engineers at RDG Engineering, Inc. have an extensive project portfolio and are all licensed professional engineers in the State of Florida.
With over 10 years of experience in structural engineering, Ryan himself has an extensive project portfolio which includes the design, inspection, and restoration of large-scale and high-rise buildings. He is experienced in the design of complete building structures (various structural systems), small-scale structural elements, components, cladding, solar photovoltaic (PV) systems, and solar hot water thermal systems.
Prior to founding RDG Engineering, Inc., Ryan worked at DeSimone Consulting Engineers in Miami, FL for almost 8 years. As a member of the DeSimone team, he worked on a number of projects of varying complexities, always striving to meet the demands of his clients, while delivering efficient designs. He excelled at DeSimone and eventually took on the role of lead structural engineer for the 2.3 million square foot Hollywood Hard Rock Hotel and Casino Expansion. Ryan led the design and construction administration efforts for the Guitar Hotel which took nearly 4 years to complete. In addition to the Hard Rock, he was an integral part of the structural design teams for the 1 Hotel & Homes restoration and renovation, the Faena Versailles and Saxony restorations and renovations, the St. Regis Longboat Key Hotel and Residences design, and The Naples Beach Hotel design, among others. Ryan earned his Master's and Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering with a structural concentration from the University of Miami.