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Young & Hedrick Engineering, LLC

Lakewood Ranch, FL

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Services
22
Offices
1
Leaders
2
Size Estimate
1-10 employees

Overview

Young & Hedrick Engineering (YHE) is a Lakewood Ranch, Florida-based structural engineering practice specializing in custom residential and commercial structural engineering, renovation support, and expert witness services. It serves builders, architects, contractors, and homeowners throughout Florida and the East Coast. Licensed in states including Florida, New York, Alabama, Connecticut, Georgia, Ohio, Massachusetts, Nevada, North Carolina, Texas, West Virginia, and Washington DC, YHE emphasizes value engineering, safety, and continuous on-site construction support from initial design through certificate of occupancy.

Size Estimate
1-10 employees

Services

Residential Structural Engineering

Custom structural engineering services for single-family homes and multi-family structures, prioritizing structural integrity, safety, and value engineering.

Renovation and Rehabilitation Engineering

Engineering support for structural renovations, modifications, and specialty coastal structures.

Construction Engineering Support

Continuous phase support and plan coordination for builders, architects, and contractors throughout the building process.

Forensic Engineering & Expert Witness Services

Expert witness representation and forensic structural investigations for construction litigation.

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Leadership

Jody Young Jr.

Managing Member & Senior Engineer

PE

Jody Young Jr., PE, is a Florida native with over 15 years of structural engineering experience and a background as a third-generation builder. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from Florida State University and a Master of Science in Civil-Structural Engineering from Florida Atlantic University. His professional background includes more than 1,000 single and multi-story residences, storefront systems, commercial developments, FEMA renovations, and coastal structures like seawalls.

Stephen Hedrick II

Managing Member & Senior Engineer

PE

Stephen Hedrick II, PE, has practiced structural engineering since 2003, with over 20 years of experience. He earned a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from West Virginia Tech University and a Master of Science in Civil-Structural Engineering from the University of Tennessee. His professional portfolio encompasses single and multi-story residences, educational, military, government, and commercial facilities. He is active in implementing BIM and Revit standards across projects.

Publications

Questions All Project Managers Should Ask Themselves

article | 2021

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The Importance of Sustainable Design in Residential Engineering Services

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Testimonials

Our goal is to provide excellence in engineering services while maintaining a cost effective approach on projects of all sizes.

Young & Hedrick Engineering

Offices

Lakewood Ranch, FL 34240

Headquarters

6771 Professional Pkwy W, Suite 201

Lakewood Ranch, FL 34240

USA

(941) 306-1225

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