About

Our Story

Urban Structure is a structural engineering consulting firm that was started in 2011 by engineers with long standing roots in the engineering community in Dallas, Texas. Our Principals have over 130 combined years of engineering practice in the community with experience throughout the United States and beyond. Our focus is on serving our clients with attentive response to their needs, providing attention to detail, quality, budget and maintaining consistency and quality from start to finish of each and every project. Our designs utilize the latest proven products and materials integrated with tried and true engineering practices. We continually update our details and specifications for cost and design efficiency. We strive to provide efficient structure for enduring and lasting architecture.

In 2015, Urban Structure opened our second office in Austin, Texas while continuing to add diversified, experienced engineers and technicians.  Our organic growth continues as we strive to provide the best engineering services to our clients across the country.  We are currently registered in the following states: TX, AL, AR, AZ, CO, FL, GA, IL, KY, LA, ME, MI, MO, NM, NV, NC, OK, PA, SC, TN, UT and WY.

Our Team

  • Richard L. Reed, PE
    Richard L. Reed, PE
    Founding Principal President

    Richard L. Reed, PE

    Mr. Reed’s background and experience includes extensive design in mild reinforced concrete, post-tensioned concrete, precast concrete, structural steel, timber and masonry. His project experiences range in size from small residential to million square foot hotel projects. Besides being the managing partner of Urban Structure, his responsibilities include design, detailing, coordination with architectural and other engineering disciplines, overseeing construction administration. His extensive experience managing major projects and thorough coordination with general contractors has resulted in the efficient production and construction of projects which met all budgetary goals. His experience also includes LEED projects and projects meeting strict environmental requirements such as the Austin Green Building Council. His success is the result of thorough commitment to clients and an integrated, cohesive work relationship with the contractors and other consultants involved in each project. Richard believes that success and personal satisfaction is built through commitment to doing what you promise when you promise working cohesively with everyone involved to achieve the best product for each client on each project.  Mr. Reed is registered with NCEES and is currently licensed in Texas, Oklahoma, Georgia, Colorado and Arizona.

    He enjoys times with his family, traveling, playing soccer, hiking and fishing in the mountains and spends parts of the year in the Colorado mountains.

  • Michael Hoskings, PE SE
    Michael Hoskings, PE SE
    Vice President - Austin

    Michael Hoskings, PE SE

    Michael received Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees from Texas A&M University, specializing in structural engineering.  Michael has a wide range of experience, having worked with a variety of framing systems, both domestically and abroad, though his focus has been high rise structures composed of flat plate floor framing.  Michael believes that exceptional client service is the foundation for a lasting professional relationship, and he believes Urban Structure’s dedication to exceeding client’s expectations is what sets them apart.  The continued growth of Urban Structure provided Michael with the opportunity to found their Austin Texas office in 2015.   Michael continually strives to work towards elegant structural solutions to complex architectural challenges.  When Michael is not working, you will find him enjoying outdoor activities with friends and family.

  • Jeffrey P. Reed, PE SE
    Jeffrey P. Reed, PE SE
    Vice President - Dallas

    Jeffrey P. Reed, PE SE

    Jeff’s experience covers a spectrum of structural applications including mild reinforced and post-tensioned concrete, structural steel, timber, and masonry design. His technical aptitude has afforded him opportunities to collaborate on a breadth of structural complexities across the U.S. and internationally. In addition to receiving a Master’s degree, he has successfully completed both portions of the NCEES 16 hour SE exam. Aside from his professional duties, he treasures spending time with his family and enjoys watching his sons’ youth baseball games.

  • Lando Peña-Alfaro, PE
    Lando Peña-Alfaro, PE
    Associate Principal

    Lando Peña-Alfaro, PE

    As a structural engineer, Mr. Lando Peña-Alfaro utilizes his strong technical background in combination with his effective communication abilities to fully understand and meet his client’s needs. Lando believes that a successful project is achieved through a combination of engineering knowledge, effective communication and collaboration, and the desire to fully explore the client’s priorities and expectations. Lando’s professional design experience extends over a wide variety of structural applications including mild reinforced concrete, post-tensioned concrete, structural steel, masonry, and timber. Throughout his design career, Lando has developed a diverse project portfolio which includes high-rise office buildings, hotels, multi-family developments, parking structures, churches and bridges. Lando’s commitment to providing thorough coordination and management throughout all phases of each project has enabled him to continuously execute successful projects within the set time and budgetary goals.

    Lando received a B.S. in Architectural Engineering from the University of Texas at Austin, and is currently licensed in Texas.

    When Lando is not focusing on his professional design duties, he enjoys spending his free time with his wife, kids and granddaughter.

  • Shawn P. Balcar, PE
    Shawn P. Balcar, PE
    Associate Principal

    Shawn P. Balcar, PE

    Shawn’s 19 plus years in Structural Engineering include the design of concrete, steel, timber and masonry structures. His design experience includes residential and commercial buildings, bridges, and large highway interchanges.  His expertise has resulted in the efficient production and construction of projects both domestically and abroad. Shawn’s success is the result of his commitment to the clients’ unique goals and an integrated, cohesive working relationship with the contractors and consultants involved in each project.

    Shawn received a B.S. in Civil Engineering from the University of Texas Tech, and is currently registered with NCEES and licensed in Texas, New Mexico, Colorado, Wyoming and Tennessee.

  • Aaron White, SE
    Aaron White, SE
    Project Manager

    Aaron White, SE

  • Caleb Reynolds
    Caleb Reynolds
    Senior Project Manager

    Caleb Reynolds

  • Brandon King, PE
    Brandon King, PE
    Project Manager

    Brandon King, PE

  • Hayley Groves
    Hayley Groves
    Project Manager

    Hayley Groves

  • Christine Mahler, PE
    Christine Mahler, PE
    Project Manager

    Christine Mahler, PE

  • Trevor Nolan, PE
    Trevor Nolan, PE
    Project Manager

    Trevor Nolan, PE

  • Aidan Loggenberg
    Aidan Loggenberg
    Project Engineer

    Aidan Loggenberg

  • David Simpson
    David Simpson
    Engineering Technician

    David Simpson

  • Courtney Logsdon
    Courtney Logsdon
    Project Engineer

    Courtney Logsdon

  • David Wills
    David Wills
    Engineering Technician

    David Wills

  • Jerry Crumpley
    Jerry Crumpley
    Engineering Technician

    Jerry Crumpley

  • Ralph Reichle
    Ralph Reichle
    Engineering Technician

    Ralph Reichle

  • Cuatro Rohde
    Cuatro Rohde
    Project Engineer

    Cuatro Rohde

  • Joe Crumpley
    Joe Crumpley

    Joe Crumpley

  • Matthew Tate
    Matthew Tate
    Project Engineer

    Matthew Tate

  • Jeff D. Reed
    Jeff D. Reed
    Engineering Technician

    Jeff D. Reed

  • Blake Lazarus
    Blake Lazarus
    Project Engineer

    Blake Lazarus

  • Niyam Shah
    Niyam Shah
    Project Engineer

    Niyam Shah

  • Reed Cohen
    Reed Cohen
    Project Engineer

    Reed Cohen

  • Seth Luscomb
    Seth Luscomb
    Project Engineer

    Seth Luscomb

  • Matthew Leffler
    Matthew Leffler
    Project Engineer

    Matthew Leffler

  • Bae Shae
    Bae Shae
    Project Engineer

    Bae Shae

  • Qaader Rahman
    Qaader Rahman
    Project Engineer

    Qaader Rahman

  • Clara Truax
    Clara Truax
    Project Engineer

    Clara Truax

  • Ayman Manasia
    Ayman Manasia
    Project Engineer

    Ayman Manasia

  • Ann Reed
    Ann Reed
    Administration Assistant

    Ann Reed

Careers

Urban Structure is built on the principal of providing a great work environment where hard working individuals can grow and advance throughout their career as part of a cohesive team. Our staff is highly trained with experience across the board in the field of structural engineering. Our staff enjoys comfortable work environments with top quality benefits. We are continually seeking motivated members looking to join our team and help us continually improve.


Engineer-In-Training

We are currently looking to add structural E.I.T. positions.  Candidate should have 0-3 years experience in structural engineering design of commercial buildings, be self motivated to learn and grow under the direct supervision of our professional engineering staff.

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Project Manager, PE

We are currently seeking licensed project manager positions in our Dallas office.  5+ years of experience with at least 2 years in a project manager role.  Position will manage multiple projects with support from our EIT and engineering technician staff and report directly to firm partners.

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Revit/CAD Technician

We are currently seeking Engineering Technician positions.  Proficiency with REVIT and AutoCad are required.  Experience in a structural engineering firm is desirable.  Excellent compensation for experienced personnel.

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