Business Details
7 Years
experience
Your Trusted Structural Engineering Partner in Cincinnati
AO Structural Engineers, established in 2019, is a locally owned and operated structural engineering firm serving Cincinnati, Northern Kentucky, and surrounding regions. Our team of licensed professionals brings decades of combined experience in residential and commercial structural assessments, design, and compliance certifications. We specialize in diagnosing foundation issues, designing structural modifications, and ensuring compliance with HUD and municipal ordinances.Our mission prioritizes client safety, cost-effective solutions, and rapid turnaround times, supported by two licensed engineers available for immediate site visits. With licenses in Ohio, Kentucky, and Indiana, we combine technical expertise with personalized service to address both urgent and long-term structural needs.
Services
Structural Assessment
Structural Design
Manufactured Home Certification
Fire Escape Inspections
Facade Inspections
Foundation Analysis
Commercial Engineering
Residential Diagnostics
HUD Compliance
Building Code Inspections
Details
- Year established: 2019
Highlights and features
- We offer rapid turnaround times for structural assessments and reports
- Our dual-engineer team provides unmatched scheduling flexibility
- Licensed in three states: Ohio, Kentucky, and Indiana
- Specialized expertise in residential and light commercial projects
- Proven track record with HUD/FHA certifications and municipal inspections
What people say
Quick turnaround
Transparent process
Expert assessments
Licensed professionals
Local firm
Services
Structural Assessment
Our licensed engineers conduct comprehensive evaluations of residential and commercial properties to identify structural issues like foundation cracks and wall movement. We provide stamped reports with targeted repair recommendations. Our rapid turnaround ensures timely solutions for real estate transactions or urgent repairs.
Structural Design
We specialize in designing structural modifications for residential projects including wall removals and addition expansions. Our services cover beam sizing, foundation design, and material selection. We deliver permit-ready drawings with clear specifications for contractors to implement.
Fire Escape Inspections
Certified inspections per Cincinnati Ordinance 329-2016 ensure fire escape safety and code compliance. Our engineers provide detailed condition reports and documentation required for city submissions. We help property owners meet regulatory deadlines efficiently.
Facade Inspections
We perform drone-assisted inspections of building facades for structures five stories or taller. Our reports assess exterior conditions and compliance with Cincinnati safety standards. Clients receive stamped documentation required for municipal filings.
Manufactured Home Certification
Our engineers verify foundation compliance with HUD standards for manufactured homes. We issue certification reports within days of inspection. For non-compliant foundations, we provide remediation recommendations to meet lending requirements.
People
Eric Oetjen
Managing Partner
Licensed Professional Engineer with 15+ years of experience in structural design and analysis. Holds degrees from Clemson University and University of Cincinnati. Specializes in residential and commercial engineering solutions while maintaining ASCE membership.
Nick Allen
Managing Partner
Structural engineering expert with 15 years of experience in residential assessments and commercial projects. University of Louisville graduate known for problem-solving in residential construction challenges.
Grace Bank
Professional Engineer
Residential structural specialist with engineering degrees from University of Louisville. Brings experience in AI-driven risk assessments to residential projects while focusing on creative safety solutions.
Lindsey Collier
Office Manager
Operations leader with 20 years of experience in real estate and corporate management. University of Kentucky graduate who transitioned to engineering administration, specializing in client coordination and project management.
Questions
What services do you offer for residential properties?
We provide structural assessments, foundation evaluations, wall removal design, addition planning, and HUD-compliant manufactured home certifications.
How quickly can you complete a structural assessment?
Most assessments are completed within 2-3 business days, with urgent cases prioritized for same-day service when possible.
Are you licensed to work in multiple states?
Yes, our engineers hold active licenses in Ohio, Kentucky, and Indiana for comprehensive regional service.
What's included in a fire escape inspection?
Our certified inspections include structural condition evaluation, code compliance verification, and official documentation for Cincinnati municipal requirements.
Do you handle commercial engineering projects?
Yes, we serve commercial clients with facade inspections, structural design modifications, and ordinance compliance certifications.
