Public engineering firm profile
KPE Architecture Engineering Forensics
Omaha, NE
Your challenge, our passion.
- Services
- 18
- Offices
- 5
- Leaders
- 2
- Founded
- 2000
Overview
KPE Architecture Engineering Forensics is an integrated multi-discipline design firm headquartered in Omaha, Nebraska. Founded in 2000 as K. Power Engineering by Kevin Power, it has grown to provide mechanical, electrical, plumbing, structural engineering, architecture, and forensic engineering services. KPE operates offices in Omaha and Glenwood, Iowa; Des Moines, Iowa; Denver, Colorado; and Bismarck, North Dakota. Professionals from all disciplines work side-by-side as design collaborators to create facilities addressing specific client needs on budget and on schedule.
- Founded
- 2000
Services
MEP Engineering
Mechanical, electrical, and plumbing engineering design for commercial, institutional, and industrial projects.
Architecture
Architectural design services integrated with engineering disciplines.
Forensic Engineering
Investigation and reporting on storm, plumbing, structural, mechanical, electrical, and fire loss events for insurers and property owners.
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Leadership
Patrick Straatmann
President and Senior Electrical Engineer
PE
Patrick Straatmann has experience providing project management, electrical engineering, and design services for electrical, lighting, and technology systems of existing and new facilities for school, railroad, utility, industrial, and commercial customers. He is licensed to practice engineering in 12 states.
Chad Liechti
Vice President and Senior Architectural Engineer
PE
Chad Liechti is responsible for architectural engineering as it relates to mechanical system design. He has 16 years of experience designing mechanical (HVAC and plumbing) systems for commercial buildings, industrial buildings, schools, and community centers, including complex energy-efficient systems such as geo-exchange and variable refrigerant flow (VRF).
Offices
Omaha (Headquarters)
HeadquartersDes Moines
Des Moines, IA
Glenwood
Glenwood, IA
Denver
Denver, CO
Bismarck
Bismarck, ND