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Who We Are | Our History | Mission Statement | Our People | Licenses & Certifications | Awards | Professional Societies | Job Opportunities | Media Coverage
 
WHO WE ARE  

Bracken Engineering is a structural engineering firm that provides consulting services for Commercial, Residential, Municipal, Industrial, Agricultural, and Costal Properties. Our professional staff is expert in structural assessment, design, restoration, disaster response and forensic applications. We provide engineering expertise that addresses public safety, cost and risk management issues for insurance, legal, construction and the real estate industries. We know that structural issues resulting from sinkholes, fires, hurricanes, tornadoes, severe weather, explosions, construction defects, and improper design can be financially devastating whether you or your clients own or rent a property. As one of the leading members of the Florida Structural Engineering Society and the Florida Association of Sinkhole Stabilization Specialists, and more 20 other professional associations, Bracken Engineering has a proven 14-year track record of client satisfaction. When our clients need our help, they need it NOW!

 
OUR HISTORY ^top

In 1996, Mr. William C. Bracken founded Bracken Engineering, Inc. in Tampa, Florida. Originally located in Downtown Tampa, Bracken Engineering started with a staff of 3, which included Mr. Bracken as the only engineer.

Today, Bracken Engineering has grown to a staff of more than 25, including engineers, contractors, building officials, inspectors, structures specialists, technicians and administrative support staff. While our main office has remained in Tampa, we support satellite offices throughout the central and eastern United States.

Our growth and success are an indication of our commitment to quality and ethical business practices. Our collaborative and respectful work environment have earned us an honorable mention in the "Best Structural Engineering Firms To Work For" contest by Structures Magazine.

 
MISSION STATEMENT ^top

To Always conduct ourselves in an honest, professional and ethical manner,

To Always deliver a quality product that meets or exceeds our clients expectations, and

To Always deliver that quality product on schedule and within budget.

 
OUR PEOPLE ^top

Use the links below to download a cv, resume or send an email to a staff memeber:

  • William C. Bracken, PE - President/Principal Engineer - CV | Resume |
  • Gary Pailthorp, PE, CBO - Senior Project Engineer - CV |
  • Blake A. Tuomy, PE - Project Engineer - CV |
  • Jose C. Busquets, EI - Project Engineer - CV |
  • Stephen R. Towne, CBC - Project Manager/Roof Consultant - CV |
  • Robert L. De Loach Jr., CBI - Project Manager/Building Inspector - CV |
  • Phillip Hinton - VP of Administration - Resume |
  • Eric Gardner - Marketing Coordinator - Resume |
 
LICENSES & CERTIFICATIONS ^top
We are licensed to provide engineering services in 13 states throughout the US:

LICENSES
PE 25224 / AL State of Alabama Engineering License
2897 / AL State of Alabama Engineering Business License
PE 47676 / FL State of Florida Engineering License
CA 7419 / FL State of Florida Engineering Business License
CBC1250133 / FL State of Florida Building Contractors License
PE 030581 / GA State of Georgia Engineering License
4713 / GA State of Georgia Engineering Business License
PE 31987 / LA State of Louisiana Engineering License
EF-3372 / LA State of Louisiana Engineering Business License
PE 6201054792 / MI State of Michigan Engineering License
PE 16928 / MS State of Mississippi Engineering License
E-00001511 / MS State of Mississippi Engineering Business License
PE 034037 / NC State of North Carolina Engineering License
1060355 / NC State of North Carolina Engineering Business License
PE 23914 / OK State of Oklahoma Engineering License
CA 5681 / OK State of Oklahoma Engineering Business License
PE 24481 / SC State of South Carolina Engineering License
3201 / SC State of South Carolina Engineering Business License
00111477 / TN State of Tennessee Engineering License
0563218 / TN State of Tennessee Engineering Business License
101819 / TX State of Texas Engineering License
F-10960 / TX State of Texas Engineering Business License
PE 39298 / VA State of Virginia Engineering License
0407 004779 / VA State of Virginia Engineering Business License
PE 11760 / WY State of Wyoming Engineering License
2008-000556431 / WY State of Wyoming Engineering Business License
CERTIFICATIONS
RCI / RRC 0595 RCI Registered Roof Consultant
NAFE 605M National Academy of Forensic Engineers
SECB 1874-1105 Structural Engineering Certification Board
NCEES 14220 National Engineering Registration
SME / FEMA SAR Subject Matter Expert: FEMA Search & Rescue Subgroup
CBI 5273397-B1 ICC: Certified Building Inspector
CPI 5273397-P1 ICC: Certified Plumbing Inspector
CMI 5273397-M1 ICC: Certified Mechanical Inspector
 
AWARDS ^top

Florida Institute of Consulting Engineer's
"Engineering Excellence Award"
Recipient, 2001
 
Hillsborough County Fire Rescue's
"Hillsborough County Fire Rescue Community Service Award"
Awarded to Mr. Bracken for developing & training Rescue Teams for Urban Search & Rescue, 2003
 
Structural Engineer Magazine's
"Best Structural Engineer Firm to Work For Contest"
Honorable Mention, 2004
 
Florida Fire Chiefs' Association
"Search and Rescue Responder of the Year"
Awarded to Mr. Bracken in recognition of his efforts during the 2004 hurricane season
 
Structural Engineer Magazine's
"Best Structural Engineer Firm to Work For Contest"
Honorable Mention - Top 25, 2005

 
PROFESSIONAL SOCIETIES ^top
American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE)
http://www.asce.org
Founded in 1852, ASCE represents more than 133,000 members of the civil engineering profession worldwide, and is America's oldest national engineering society. ASCE's vision is to position engineers as global leaders building a better quality of life.
Association of State Floodplain Managers (ASFPM)
http://www.floods.org
The Association of State Floodplain Managers is an organization of professionals involved in floodplain management, flood hazard mitigation, the National Flood Insurance Program, and flood preparedness, warning and recovery. ASFPM has become a respected voice in floodplain management practice and policy in the United States because it represents the flood hazard specialists of local, state and federal government, the research community, the insurance industry, and the fields of engineering, hydrologic forecasting, emergency response, water resources, and others.
ASTM International (ASTM)
http://www.astm.org
ASTM International is one of the largest voluntary standards development organizations in the world and a trusted source for technical standards for materials, products, systems, and services.
Building Officials Association of Florida (BOAF)
http://www.boaf.net
BOAF is a professional, non-profit, state-wide volunteer organization comprised of Code Officials and industry representatives from nearly every jurisdiction in Florida.
Building Owners and Managers Association (BOMA)
http://www.boma.org
BOMA International was founded in 1907 as the National Association of Building Owners and Managers. The association assumed its present name in 1968 as it broadened its reach to include Canada and other affiliates around the globe. Today, BOMA International represents 92 local associations throughout the United States and 13 affiliates in Australia, Brazil, Canada, Finland, Indonesia, Japan, Korea, Mexico, New Zealand, the Philippines, Russia and South Africa. BOMA's 16,500-plus members own or manage more than nine billion square feet of commercial properties in North America.
Deep Foundations Institute (DFI)
http://www.dfi.org
The Deep Foundations Institute is an international network of heavy construction professionals dedicated to quality and economy in foundation design and construction, a forum open to all construction professionals, a technological association devoted to gathering, storing and disseminating practical information, an alliance of professions and trades, a resource for identifying and locating the specialists, and an initiator and participant in research.
FEMA Search and Rescue Technical Subgroup
http://www.fema.gov/emergency/usr/index.shtm
The National Urban Search and Rescue (US&R) Response System is a framework for structuring local emergency services personnel into integrated disaster response task forces.  These task forces, complete with necessary tools and equipment, and required skills and techniques, can be deployed by FEMA for the rescue of victims of structural collapse.
Florida Association for Search and Rescue
http://www.ffca.org/displaycommon.cfm?an=1&subarticlenbr=38
Florida Association of Sinkhole Stabilization Specialists (FAS3)
http://www.fas3.org
FAS3 is an association of engineers, geologists and contractors concerned with the planning, design and construction of subsurface grouting and foundation stabilization.
Florida Engineering Society (FES)
http://www.fleng.org
FES supports engineering education, advocates licensure, promotes the ethical and competent practice of engineering and enhances the image and well-being of all engineers in the state of Florida.
Florida Fire Chiefs Association (FFCA)
http://www.ffca.org
The Florida Fire Chiefs' Association (FFCA) is Florida's leading management education organization for fire & emergency services professionals; the professional association that specializes in promoting and supporting excellence in fire & emergency services management. FFCA programs help members maintain and develop their management and leadership skills.
Florida State USAR Task Force 3 [FL TF-3]
http://www.hillsboroughcounty.org/firerescue/divisions/specialops.cfm?unit=fltf3#ANSWER
Florida Task Force 3 (FL TF-3) is a State sponsored Urban Search and Rescue response team designed to provide a coordinated response to disasters in urban environments, emphasizing locating and extricating victims trapped in collapsed structures, confined spaces, or trenches in largely populated areas.
Florida Structural Engineers Association (FSEA) [Bay Area Chapter]
http://www.fsea-bac.com
The FSEA provides input and leadership on building codes and their enforcement, sponsors technical seminars and roundtable discussions, organizes informal mixers to facilitate networking between peers, and addresses common concerns of the profession such as separate licensing for Structural Engineers. Since its founding in 1996, the FSEA has made a difference in the Structural Engineering Profession in Florida.
Hillsborough County Fire Rescue/Special Operations
http://www.hillsboroughcounty.org/firerescue/divisions/specialops.cfm
All Special Operations Units work together to respond to incidents involving unusual situations that the average fire response unit is not trained or equipped for.
International Association of Structural Movers (IASM)
http://www.iasm.org/
IASM began as a “not for profit” trade association in 1983 when a collection of individuals engaged in the business of moving structures believed the time was right to form an organization to represent their industry. In the overall business scheme of life the structural moving industry (SMI) is not equal to other major industries. Nevertheless the SMI has an important role to play in the lives of thousands and thousands of individuals, companies, governments and society. Over two decades later IASM is composed of more than three hundred eighty five (385) members in Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Canada, Greece, New Zealand, Peru, Sweden, The Netherlands, United Kingdom, United States and Vietnam.
International Code Council (ICC)
http://www.iccsafe.org
ICC is a nonprofit organization dedicated to developing a single set of comprehensive and coordinated national model construction codes. Active members are state, county, municipal, or other government subdivisions; associate members are trade associations, architects, engineers, contractors, and related groups or persons. Seeks to develop, maintain, and promote the adoption of the International Building, Residential Gas, Plumbing, Mechanical, Fire, and property maintenance Codes. Encourages uniformity in building regulations through the International Codes and their application and enforcement. Provides technical and educational services to members and others; participates in the development of nationally recognized consensus standards. Provides research on new materials and methods of construction; conducts seminars on code enforcement, inspection, and special topics.
Louisiana Engineering Society (LES)
http://www.les-state.org
The Louisiana Engineering Society is dedicated to the advancement of the engineering profession by pursing an active leadership role through: Providing avenues for members to elevate their skills, competencies, and ethics. Communicated that engineering work must be performed by a professional engineer or supervised by a professional engineer. Public awareness activities. Services to the public and profession. Advocating registration of all engineers. Recognition of engineering achievements.
National Association of Catastrophe Adjusters (NACA)
http://www.nacatadj.info
The National Association of Catastrophe Adjusters (NACA) is is dedicated to improving professional standards, insuring working relations with one another and promoting the general welfare of the individual members. Our mission is to provide a professional organization focused on excellence in catastrophe insurance adjusting for members through education, shared resources, and technology.
National Academy of Forensic Engineers (NAFE)
http://www.nafe.org
The National Academy of Forensic Engineers (NAFE) is a professional organization formed in 1982 to advance the art and skill of engineers who serve as engineering consultants to members of the legal profession and as expert witnesses in courts of law, arbitration proceedings and administrative adjudication proceedings.
National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying (NCEES)
http://www.ncees.org
NCEES is a national non-profit organization composed of engineering and surveying licensing boards representing all U.S. states and territories.  The Vision of the NCEES is to provide leadership in professional licensure of engineers and land surveyors through excellence in uniform laws, licensing standards, and professional ethics for the protection of the public health, safety and welfare, and to shape the future of professional licensure.
National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)
http://www.nfpa.org
The mission of the international nonprofit NFPA, established in 1896, is to reduce the worldwide burden of fire and other hazards on the quality of life by providing and advocating consensus codes and standards, research, training, and education. The world's leading advocate of fire prevention and an authoritative source on public safety, NFPA develops, publishes, and disseminates more than 300 consensus codes and standards intended to minimize the possibility and effects of fire and other risks. NFPA membership totals more than 81,000 individuals around the world and more than 80 national trade and professional organizations.
National Roofing Contractors Association (NRCA)
http://www.nrca.net/
NRCA is one of the construction industry's most respected trade associations and the voice and leading authority in the roofing industry for information, education, technology and advocacy.
National Society of Professional Engineers (NSPE)
http://www.nspe.org
NSPE is the national society of professional engineers from all disciplines that promotes the ethical and competent practice of engineering, advocates licensure, and enhances the image and well-being of its members.
RCI, Inc.
http://www.rci-online.org
RCI, Incorporated is an international association of professional consultants, architects, and engineers who specialize in the specification and design of roofing, waterproofing and exterior wall systems.
St. Petersburg College Building Arts Advisory Committee
http://www.spcollege.edu/epicenter/advisory/BuildingArts.htm
The function of an advisory committee is to make recommendations to assist program personnel and other administrators in developing and improving program effectiveness. All recommendations submitted by the committee will be considered. Advisory committee members are appointed to serve one-year terms beginning July 1 of the current year and ending on June 30 of the following year. To ensure continuity of the committee's activities, members may be reappointed to serve an additional term.
Structural Engineering Certification Board (SECB)
http://www.secertboard.org
The SECB is a private organization with headquarters in Chicago, Illinois and representing the regulated professional practice interests of over 19,000 structural engineers nationwide.
Structural Engineering Institute (SEI)
http://content.seinstitute.org
SEI is a vibrant, 20,000 plus community of structural engineers within the American Society of Civil Engineers. SEI started on October 1, 1996 in order to serve the unique needs of the structural engineering community more effectively while also being their voice on broader issues that shape the entire civil engineering community.
West Coast Claims Association (WCCA)
Windstorm Insurance Network
http://www.windnetwork.com
Created in 1999, the Windstorm Insurance Network is an effective vehicle for professionals to familiarize themselves with critical issues related to windstorm insurance claims, and to remain current and knowledgeable on developments and trends in this ever-changing industry.
 
JOB OPPORTUNITIES ^top

Bracken Engineering does not accept unsolicited resumes.

If you are interested in seeking employment with Bracken Engineering, please email careers@brackenengineering.com to find out about our current openings prior to submitting your resume.

 
MEDIA COVERAGE ^top

Sickles Draftsman Wins State Honors / St. Petersburg Times
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Components of Public Safety II
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The 2005 Best Structural Engineering Firm to Work For Contest Results / Structural Engineer Magazine
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2005 Davis Productivity Awards
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Building Expert Joins Post-Storm / Coastal Contractor Magazine
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Florida Fire Chiefs' Association Search and Rescue Responder of the Year
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Ryland Homes Investigated For Code Violations
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Tampa Bay Crews Return from Storm-Ravaged Coast / The Tampa Tribune
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Area Rescue Team Returns After Week In Storm Zone / TBO.com
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Hurricane Charley / USF Center for Robot Assisted Search & Rescue
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Murphy's Robots Featured on "Techknowledge" / University of South Florida
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First Place in State Drafting Contest / The Tampa Tribune
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International Association of Structural Movers (IASM) International Code Council (ICC) Building Owners and Managers Association (BOMA) Southern Building Code Congress International (SBCCI) National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) RCI Association of State Floodplain Managers (ASFPM) Florida State USAR Task Force 3 [FL TF-3] American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) National Society of Professional Engineers (NSPE) ASTM International Structural Engineering Institute (SEI) Building Officials Association of Florida (BOAF) National Roofing Contractors Association (NRCA) 2005 Best Structural Engineering Firm To Work For - Honorable Mention Florida Engineering Society (FES)










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