NIRA Consulting Engineers, Inc. was established in 1975 by its founders Nick Stratakis and and Ray Antonelli. NIRA is a progressive consulting firm based in Coraopolis, Pennsylvania. The Corporation was founded on the belief that to achieve excellence and client satisfaction, all projects must be under the direct supervision of at least one of the principals of the firm. It was further believed that these objectives could be realized best through a mid-sized firm, staffed with highly skilled, dedicated and experienced professionals. The development of this concept anticipates a gradual, systematic and long-term investment in staff and facilities and continued technical involvement by the Corporate Principals.
The foresight of this concept has proved to be sound and accurate, as NIRA has experienced a steady and controlled growth. Goals for engineering excellence, experience and knowledge of the needs of our clients have allowed the firm to grow and prosper. The Corporate Principals and Board of Directors are ever mindful of the need to ensure that all projects, both large and small, receive thorough peer review. We accept the premise that our clients are entitled to expect that all assignments are approached and carried out in a professional, thoughtful and dedicated manner.
Dedicating resources and energies to build a multi-disciplined consulting firm has allowed the staff at NIRA to develop extensive experience in Architecture, Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Electrical Engineering, and Site Planning Disciplines.
At NIRA, our success is based on our concern for professionalism, the demand for high standards and the satisfaction of each client’s objectives. We believe that the client is entitled to the highest return possible for their investment in technical expertise.
Meet Our Team
Principals
Doug Evans, P.E.
President, Project Manager
Education: B.S. Geology, B.S. Civil Engineering, M.S. Civil Engineering
Year Started with NIRA: 1999
Information on Relevant Experience
Mr. Evans has extensive experience in all aspects of municipal, water and wastewater design and engineering. His experience includes both engineering of physical processes and equipment, as well as the planning to fund and manage municipal infrastructure.
Personal Interests/Hobbies: Little League Baseball, Travel
Emile Ketterer, P.E.
Vice-President, Project Manager
Education: BS Civil Engineering (Carnegie Mellon, 2002)
Year Started with NIRA: 2002
Information on Relevant Experience
Mrs. Ketterer has a wide-ranging knowledge in all aspects of municipal, water and wastewater design and engineering. Her experience includes engineering consultation for typical day-to-day issues, as well as engineering and design for new and rehabilitated existing infrastructure improvements and construction management.
Personal Interests/Hobbies: In my free time, my kids keep me running with Ice Hockey, Ball Hockey and Dance. I play Womens’ Ball Hockey, read as many books as I can in the gaps and love to ride bikes outside and in my basement!
Jim Nordquist, P.E.
Secretary, Project Manager
Education: BS Civil Engineering (Youngstown State University, 2000)
Year Started with NIRA: 2010
Information on Relevant Experience
Mr. Nordquist has extensive experience in the design and permitting of municipal water and wastewater design and engineering. His experience includes both engineering of physical processes and equipment, as well as the planning to fund and manage municipal infrastructure.
Joe Stratakis
Treasurer/Construction Observer/Inspector
Education: Bachelor of Science, Kent State University, 1992
Year Started with NIRA: 1992
Information on Relevant Experience
Mr. Stratakis has extensive experience in all phases of municipal, water and wastewater construction, construction management, design review and land surveying.
Clint Reilly, C.Z.O.
Project Manager, Zoning Official
Year Started with NIRA: 2002
Information on Relevant Experience
Mr. Reilly has extensive experience in the civil, environmental, and municipal engineering fields. His skills include “outside the box” problem solving, pragmatic designs, and an efficient approach to his work. He is competent in all project phases through survey, design, bidding, and contract management.
Personal Interests/Hobbies: Fishing, Skiing, Biking, and Golfing
Ed Boesenberg
CADD Manager and GIS Manager
Education: 1998 Associates Degree, Computer Aided Drafting and Design
Year Started with NIRA: 1998
Information on Relevant Experience
Mr. Boesenberg has extensive experience preparing drawings and maps using Autodesk and ESRI products in all types of Client related problems and projects.
Personal Interests/Hobbies: In my free time I love being with my family. My kids keep me busy with the many sports they are involved with. I am the head of fund raising for Collier Baseball Softball Association. I also like to fish and woodworking.
Professional Staff
Bill Tomlinson, P.E.
Board Member, Electrical Engineer
Education: BS Electrical Engineering (University of Pittsburgh, 2006-2008) and BA Physics (Duquesne University, 2003-2008)
Year Started with NIRA: 2016
Information on Relevant Experience
Electrical Design and Electrical Construction Oversight on project types including Multi-Family Residential Homes, Office Buildings, Commercial Properties, Water and Wastewater Facilities, and Education Facilities
Donald Trant, P.L.S., P.E.
Board Member, Project Manager
Education: B.S. in Civil Engineering from University of Pittsburgh
Year Started with NIRA: 2019
Information on Relevant Experience
Mr. Trant has extensive experience in all aspects of land development, site civil engineering, land surveying and traffic engineering. Mr. Trant has the capabilities of engineering and managing any size commercial or residential project from its’ conceptual stage through the construction of the entire project infrastructure.
Mark A. Trimbur, R.A.
Architect
Education: B. Arch Carnegie Mellon University 1987
Year Started with NIRA: 2011
Information on Relevant Experience
Architectural Design and documentation of projects. Project types include residential, commercial, educational, water and wastewater facilities.
Personal Interests/Hobbies: Woodworking, Hiking
Rachael A. Smart, P.E.
Civil Engineer
Education: Dual B.S. Degrees in GeoEnvironmental Engineering and Electrical Engineering, Penn State University, 1998
Year Started with NIRA: 2010
Information on Relevant Experience
Water and wastewater systems design, rehabilitation, and replacement/upgrades (conveyance and treatment), land development design (site layout, grading, stormwater, utilities), land development review, permitting, funding acquisition/grant applications, hydraulic analysis, and reports and feasibility studies.
Sarah E. Boyce, P.E.
Project Manager
Education: BS Civil Engineer (Michigan State University, 1999-2003)
Year Started with NIRA: 2023
Information on Relevant Experience
20 years of Municipal Engineering; Water, Sanitary and Storm Water Facilities; Park and Recreational Trail Design; Pavement and Sidewalk Rehabilitation; and Grant Applications and Management.
Personal Interests/Hobbies: Avid Music and Football Fan
James Brunner, P.E.
Project Manager
Education: B.S. in Civil Engineering, Virginia Tech (2011-2015)
Year Started with NIRA: 2015
Information on Relevant Experience
Design, project management, construction observation, and analysis for various municipal projects including water, wastewater, stormwater, and street design.
Matt Kneidel, E.I.T.
Civil Engineer
Education: BS Civil Engineering, Penn State University, Class of 2003
Year Started with NIRA: 2019
Information on Relevant Experience
Design and Review of Wastewater, Water Supply, Stormwater, and Erosion and Sedimentation Control Plans and providing engineering service to local municipalities and municipal authorities.
Personal Interests/Hobbies: Motorcycles, Leatherworking, and Gardening.
Dub Reinhardt
Land Development and Survey Project Manager
Education: Triangle Tech – Associates Degree in AutoCAD Mechanical Drafting & Design, 1988
Year Started with NIRA: 2019
Information on Relevant Experience
Mr. Reinhardt has extensive experience as a lead project manager for a variety of residential and commercial land development projects from design through project completion. Mr. Reinhardt has extensive experience utilizing Autodesk, HCS, Synchro, Sim, TraxPro and Microsoft products.
Tech Staff
Alexander Trant
Surveyor/Engineering Technician
Year Started with NIRA: 2019
Information on Relevant Experience
Mr. Trant has extensive experience in all aspects of land surveying for a variety of residential and commercial projects as well as extensive experience utilizing AutoCAD Civil 3D and Microsoft products.
Chris Coleman
Construction Observer/Inspector
Year Started with NIRA: 2021
Information on Relevant Experience
Mr. Coleman has 20+ years of experience concerning all phases of contracting site development and 2+ years of inspection/observation experience. Field experience includes installation of all public utilities, road construction, commercial development, residential development and mine reclamation.
Harry Deitzer
Construction Observer/Inspector
Education: B.S ChE (1969), MSIA (1973) Carnegie- Mellon Univ. M.S. Civil Engineering (2010) Univ of Pittsburgh
Year Started with NIRA: 2006
Information on Relevant Experience
After over 30 years of broad commercial and managerial experience in the chemical and construction materials business, I retired in 2002 to begin a new career in the consulting engineering industry. I enjoy every opportunity to work with client personnel and contractors to witness the successful improvements to community infrastructure.
Personal Interests/Hobbies: Friends, Family and my F-150 Lightning.
Tim Bell
Construction Observer/Inspector
Education: B.S. Civil Engineering (Point Park University)
Year Started with NIRA: 2006
Information on Relevant Experience
Civil Design and Civil Construction Oversight on project types including Multi-Family Residential Homes, Office Buildings, Commercial Properties, Water and Wastewater Facilities, Paving, and Stormwater projects.
Administrative Staff
Christine Ashton
Office Manager
Education: BS Accounting, Robert Morris University, Graduation 2001
Year Started with NIRA: 2013
Information on Relevant Experience
35 years as an Administrative Professional managing AR, AP, Human Resources and Payroll.
Information on Relevant Experience
Over 30 years’ experience in the Administrative field, working on a wide variety of Engineering projects ranging from small to multi-million dollar projects.
Information on Relevant Experience
5+ years’ experience as Administrative support.
NIRA Consulting Engineers, Inc.
950 Fifth Avenue, Coraopolis, PA 15108
412.262.3970