Dirk Kestner
PE, SE, LEED AP BD+C, ENV SP
Office
Areas of Expertise
- Sustainability
- Structural Engineering
Practice Areas
Dirk serves as the Director of Sustainable Design, overseeing the integration of sustainable strategies into the firm’s projects across various sectors. He ensures that each design incorporates industry-leading expertise in sustainable approaches, contributing to the firm’s reputation as a national leader in sustainable design.
Experience
With a profound passion for environmental accountability, Dirk is an expert in advancing sustainable structural solutions. He guides project teams through a client inquiry process to establish bespoke sustainability goals, leading them to achieve these objectives effectively.
Engagements
Founding chair, ASCE Structural Engineering Institute Sustainability Committee
Member, LEED Materials and Resources Technical Advisory Group
Education
M.S.E., Structural Engineering, The University of Texas at Austin
B.S., Civil Engineering, Cornell University
