Stability Engineering – Structural Engineering Services

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MEET THE TEAM
Pierre Coiron

PIERRE COIRON, P.E., S.E.
PRINCIPAL AND FOUNDER

Pierre’s thirty years of experience in construction and engineering include municipal and religious facilities, single- and multi-family residential projects, retail buildings, heavy industrial facilities, pulp and paper mills, and manufacturing and power facilities.  Beyond field engineering, Pierre oversees the company’s staffing and training, and he manages communication and coordination with clients and contractors.  Under Pierre’s management, Stability Engineering has completed over 8,800 projects throughout Georgia, the southeast, and nationwide. Pierre holds Bachelor’s degrees in Construction Engineering and Civil Engineering Technology from Southern Polytechnic State University as well as a Bachelor’s degree in Business Finance from Loyola University.  He is a licensed Professional Engineer in  Alabama, Georgia, Mississippi, New York, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, and Virginia.  He is also a LEED accredited professional.

Allen Morris

ALLEN MORRIS, P.E., S.E.
ASSOCIATE PRINCIPAL AND PROJECT MANAGER

Allen began working at Stability Engineering as an intern during college, then as a project engineer in 2006, later becoming project manager, and currently serves as Associate Principal.  His design experience includes structural design for both single family and multi-family residential projects, office buildings, restaurants, retail buildings, adaptive reuse projects, art installations, multi-use trail projects, and historic preservation projects.  Building material types include steel, wood, masonry construction, and tilt-up, cast-in-place, and post-tension concrete.  Allen enjoys working closely with clients to develop innovative, cost-effective solutions to structural design challenges.   Allen holds a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from Mercer University. He is a licensed Professional Engineer in Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, and South Carolina.

Chris Murphy

CHRIS MURPHY, P.E.
ASSOCIATE PRINCIPAL AND PROJECT MANAGER

Chris has served as project engineer and project manager on many projects during his career at Stability Engineering. He has experience with wood, masonry, steel, and concrete structures, including single and multi-family residential, commercial, industrial, assembly, municipal, hotel & hospitality, adaptive reuse, and historical preservation projects. His previous experience with construction management benefits Stability’s ability to work with contractors and resolve on-site conditions. Chris prides himself on finding creative solutions to engineering problems and working alongside clients to achieve effective building designs. Chris holds a Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering from Georgia Institute of Technology and he is a licensed Professional Engineer in Georgia, New Jersey, North Carolina and Maryland.

James Breeden

JAMES BREEDEN, P.E.
ASSOCIATE PRINCIPAL AND PROJECT MANAGER

James has worked with Stability Engineering since 2012. As a project manager, he has led the design for seven of the buildings in the Downtown Duluth Parsons Ally development, twelve buildings in the Georgia Avenue development, and the recent renovation at Underground Atlanta for the Masquerade venue. His design experience includes residential for both single and multi-family, commercial with both existing modification and new design, adaptive reuse with a concentration in historic brick masonry buildings, historic preservation, and chain restaurants design and review. James works closely with both architects and contractors in the design phase of projects to coordinate the construction feasibility and pricing for the desired design layout. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering from Southern Polytechnic State University (now Kennesaw State University). He is a licensed Professional Engineer in the states of Georgia, Michigan, Minnesota, and South Dakota.

Yan Sun

YAN SUN
PROJECT MANAGER

Yan supplies extensive knowledge derived from her 20+ years experience in the structural engineering profession. Her expertise in steel and industrial structures provides the company with substantial analytical and design capabilities. Yan also has experience with reinforced and post-tensioned concrete, wood and masonry construction, as well as in-depth seismic assessment of government projects. Yan takes pride in her thorough approach and seeing projects through to completion. Yan holds a Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Structural Engineering from TongJi University.

Joshua Stevenson

JOSHUA STEVENSON, P.E., S.E.
SENIOR PROJECT ENGINEER

Josh has served as a project engineer on a mixture of project types in his time at Stability, with experience in large new-construction projects utilizing large-scale modeling, moderate sized single-family new construction and renovation projects, as well as smaller adaptive reuse projects involving steel, wood, masonry, and concrete. Josh takes pride in his dedicated work ethic and is always seeking opportunities to find creative, efficient, and cost-effective solutions. Josh holds a Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering from Southern Polytechnic State University. He is a licensed Professional Engineer in Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, and Oklahoma.

Matt Smith

MATTHEW SMITH, P.E.
PROJECT MANAGERR

Matthew has served as a project and field engineer for Stability Engineering since 2013.  During this time, he has gained experience through work on a multitude of projects, including the design of both single and multi-family residential structures, commercial structures, modifications to existing structures, adaptive reuse, and historic preservation.  He has also participated in the design and development for various multi-use trail segments within the State of Georgia.  Matthew graduated Cum Laude in May of 2015 from Kennesaw State University with a Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering and is a licensed Professional Engineer in Colorado, Georgia,  Massachusetts and New Mexico.

Jacob Jeffcoat

JACOB JEFFCOAT, P.E., S.E.
PROJECT MANAGER

Jacob became a staff engineer for Stability Engineering after graduating from Southern Polytechnic State University in December 2015 with his bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering. Through his growing work experience, Jacob has changed roles to project engineer in 2020, and then to project manager in 2024. His design experience includes a variety of projects involving wood, steel, masonry, concrete, and post-tensioned slab structures. These projects have been for various building types including single and multi-family residential, commercial development, hospitality, adaptive reuse, and historic preservation. His dedication to his work and expanding knowledge of structural behavior will continue to help develop efficient and creative design solution for clients. Jacob is currently licensed as a Professional Engineer in Georgia and Virginia.

Jordan Hunt

JORDAN HUNT, P.E.
PROJECT MANAGER

Jordan graduated in 2017 from the Georgia Institute of Technology with Highest Honors and a Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering. During his time at Tech, he gained international experience studying at Georgia Tech-Lorraine in Metz, France as well as Delft University of Technology in Delft, Netherlands. He also spent two years as a cooperative student working as a structural engineering associate in the telecommunications field where he performed structural analyses on various types of steel telecommunications towers. During his time with Stability Engineering, Jordan has gained experience designing single- and multi-family residential structures and commercial structures as well as renovating existing structures using wood, masonry, concrete, and steel design.

Ivana Kristic

IVANA KRISTIC
PROJECT MANAGER

Ivana holds a Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering from University of Mostar, as well as Master’s and Ph.D. degrees in Structural and Geotechnical Engineering from University of Mostar, graduating summa cum laude with the President’s Distinguished Scholar Award. Before joining Stability Engineering, Ivana worked on many projects that have helped her to learn and grow as an engineer, including work with concrete, wood, masonry, and steel members, as well as non-destructive field testing.

Gary Cooper

GARY COOPER, JR., P.E.
PROJECT ENGINEER

Gary joined Stability Engineering in May 2022, with extensive experience designing a variety of framing in the cold-formed steel industry. Gary has served as a speaker on cold-formed steel for the Structural Engineering Association of Georgia, and is growing from this field into single- and multi-family projects, as well as other areas with Stability.  Gary’s additional structural engineering experience in the telecom and forensic fields has helped him understand designs from various lenses. Gary holds a Bachelor of Science degree from Berry College, and Bachelor’s and Master’s degree in Civil Engineering from The Georgia Institute of Technology. He is a licensed Professional Engineer in Alabama, Connecticut, Delaware, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Mississippi, New Hampshire, New York, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, and Tennessee.

Justin Downey

JUSTIN DOWNEY
PROJECT ENGINEER

Justin has served as a project and field engineer since joining the firm in 2014.  He has experience in conventional and post-tensioned concrete, masonry, wood, steel, and light gauge design and has worked on a wide variety of projects from large post-tensioned concrete podiums and commercial adaptive reuse to trail bridges and new residential construction.  Justin holds a Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville where he worked with a team researching bridge rehabilitation.

Yipeng Zue

YIPENG XUE, P.E.
STAFF ENGINEER

Yipeng graduated with a Master’s degree in Civil Engineering from Georgia Institute of Technology in December 2018. Prior to joining Stability in 2020, Yipeng’s two years of experience as a structural engineer included a variety of projects including post-tensioned concrete high-rise and structural steel commercial projects. He is also experienced in the Revit family of development software and Dynamo Revit programming. During his time at Stability, Yipeng has gained experience in wood, masonry, and light gauge design. Yipeng understands the importance of teamwork and is always seeking opportunities to provide cost-effective solutions.

Bob Englehart

BOB ENGLEHART
STAFF ENGINEER

Bob graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering from Southern Polytechnic State University in 2013. During his time there, he was involved in the steel bridge competition for two years, including one year as captain. Bob joined Stability in 2017 as a structural engineer. His primary role has been in single-family additions and rehabilitations of historic structures, as well as hotels and commercial projects. Prior to his time at Stability, Bob has over 10 years of experience as a carpenter/handyman, and worked as a project engineer in telecom and a structural detailer in a concrete formwork and shoring company.

Brad Beadles

BRAD BEADLES
STAFF ENGINEER

Brad joined the Stability team in early 2019 and serves as a project engineer on a variety of projects including residential, commercial, historic and adaptive re-use. He graduated Cum Laude from Clemson University in 2013 with a B.S. in Civil Engineering Structural Emphasis. Brad is experienced in designing residential gravity and lateral load systems with framing elements including wood, concrete, masonry and steel.

Thomas Teichmann

THOMAS TEICHMANN
DESIGN TECHNOLOGY MANAGER

Thomas joined the Stability team in mid-2021, and has a Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering from the Georgia Institute of Technology. Before moving to the US, he was a project manager in the trade show and construction industry in Germany. Thomas’s broad hands-on experience in a variety of craftsmanship from woodwork to welding provides him with an in-depth understanding of constructability. He is proficient in Revit and has extensive knowledge of implementing standards, creating families, and automating tasks using Dynamo and Python. He is always looking for opportunities to leverage new technologies to optimize workflows.

JOSHUA JOHNSON
STAFF ENGINEER

Josh joined the firm in early 2022 to help spearhead Stability’s expansion into the Charlotte area. Josh graduated in 2021 with Honors and Dean’s List accolades from UNC Charlotte with a degree in Civil Engineering. Prior to joining Stability, Josh worked as a wood truss designer, where he gained experience in residential, agricultural, and light commercial building design. Joshua will use his strong background in Steel Design and Reinforced Concrete design to provide engineering for numerous projects including residential, mixed-use, commercial, industrial, parks, bridges, art and more. His enthusiasm for structural design makes him an exciting addition to the successful launch of Stability’s growing Charlotte office while collaborating with the established Atlanta office.

TRAVEON “TRAE” HARRIS
STAFF ENGINEER

Traveon is a North Carolina native from Raleigh who joined Stability full-time in June 2022 after serving as an intern while finishing school. Traveon earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering from the North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University in 2018 and a Master’s Degree in Civil Engineering with Structural Engineering emphasis from the Georgia Institute of Technology in 2022. While attending school he was heavily involved in the student chapters of ASCE and Honor Society. Traveon has worked on various projects such as Residential and Commercial, and continues to gain experience in design of concrete, steel, masonry, and wood structures.

Drew Scott

DREW SCOTT
STAFF ENGINEER

Drew began working with Stability as an intern in March 2022 and joined us full-time in July 2022, to assist in our expansion to the Charlotte area. His area of focus to date has been single- and multi-family projects, and adaptive re-use. Prior to working with Stability, Drew worked as an Assistant Project Manager responsible for the field testing and inspection of various construction materials implemented on site. Drew holds a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from the University of North Carolina.

Eduardo Salazar

EDUARDO SALAZAR
STAFF ENGINEER

Eduardo began as an intern with Stability in May 2022 and joined the firm full-time in August 2023.  Eduardo earned his bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering from the Georgia Institute of Technology in early 2023 and gained experience with the construction process after having worked in the field with brick masons. Eduardo’s experience at Stability includes designing residential projects and existing commercial modifications, and is eager to expand his knowledge in designing effectively with different materials. Eduardo gained his passion for engineering at an early age with interests in architecture, math, and building things. 

CHARLES BEAUMONT
STAFF ENGINEER

Charles began working for Stability Engineering as an intern in August of 2019, and as a full time engineer in January 2024. His experience at Stability is concentrated in the design of single-family residential structures, and commercial adaptive reuse projects with a focus on wood, steel, and masonry construction. Charles graduated from the Georgia Institute of Technology in December 2023 with a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering but regards himself as a lifelong student of Structural Engineering.

Suzanne Palmertree

SUZANNE PALMERTREE
STAFF ENGINEER

Suzanne graduated from Kennesaw State University in December 2023 with a Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering. During her time at KSU, she was a part of the Steel Bridge Competition Team in 2021-2022 and her team won 2nd place in regionals. Suzanne began working with Stability in January 2022 as an intern then joined the team full-time in January 2024. During her internship, she gained experience in designing residential and commercial buildings and continues to grow in wood, steel, and concrete design.

Taylor Buchanan

TAYLOR BUCHANAN
STAFF ENGINEER

Taylor began with Stability Engineering in Charlotte as an intern in September 2022. He studied Civil Engineering at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte, graduating with his bachelor’s degree in December of 2022 and his Master’s Degree, focused in Structural Engineering, in May of 2024. Taylor started full time with Stability Engineering in January of 2024, working predominantly on high-end residential construction and light commercial projects. These projects require proficiency in timber, masonry, steel, and concrete design, rendering Taylor a very well-rounded engineer. To assist him in his daily work, Taylor brings the Charlotte office dog ‘Nora’ to work with him every day.

Blair-Shatley

BLAIR SHATLEY
STAFF ENGINEER

Blair joined Stability Engineering full time in the Charlotte office in November 2023. He graduated from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte in 2021 with a Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering. Since joining Stability, Blair has predominately worked on single- and multi-family residential projects. Prior to working with Stability, Blair worked as a Project Manager for Special Inspections and Construction Material Testing throughout the Charlotte area ranging from deep foundations to post-tensioned elevated slabs.

Tim Llyod

TIM LLOYD
STRUCTURAL DESIGNER

Tim joined Stability Engineering early 2023. In 2014 he finished his tenure at Johnson & Wales University obtaining his AS in Computerized Drafting and BS in Configuration Management & Engineering Studies. Tim’s experience includes over 10 years of 2D and 3D parametric modeling, shop drawing creation, and various facets of construction and design.

Dejan Miljenovic

DEJAN MILJENOVIC
STRUCTURAL DESIGNER

Dejan has provided structural design and inspection services for Stability Engineering on a variety of residential, commercial, and industrial projects since 2013. His experience with installation and onsite monitoring has provided a background for site inspections and field work. Dejan has also helped to develop designs for wood, steel and masonry structures, including AutoCAD and REVIT drafting. Dejan is a graduate of the Technical College in Serbia.

Melissa Breeden

MELISSA BREEDEN
ACCOUNTING MANAGER

Melissa joined the Stability team in 2023. Her years of experience in the nonprofit sector include accounting, database management, and analytics. Her keen ability to organize and analyze information leaves her well equipped to manage the company finances and provide guidance for the growth of Stability Engineering in the future.

Janette Brock

JANETTE BROCK,
OFFICE MANAGER

Janette has worked with Stability Engineering since 2013 and has a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from Shorter University. Her 20+ years of experience prior to working with Stability included working as a volunteer coordinator in homeless services and hospice, and doing administrative work for legal and banking corporations. Janette performs a wide variety of work at Stability including photographing and marketing projects, PE and firm license renewals, and some billing and HR tasks. In her off-time she enjoys bicycling, hiking, and traveling with her husband as often as possible.

 

Shannon Gray

SHANNON GRAY
ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT

Shannon joined the Stability team in early 2020. Her transition from a lengthy career in the wine and hospitality industry has provided her with a keen focus on assisting a diverse team with the goal of ultimate client satisfaction. Shannon lends fresh insight into the workings of a fast-paced, successful engineering firm.