Forkner Engineering

At Forkner Engineering, we are committed to providing our clients with the most effective engineering solution. Our team of experts takes the time to understand our clients' needs and goals, engaging in collaborative activities to elevate the level of service. We aim to serve as a role model for aspiring engineers, preserve and promote the engineering community, and make our communities a place where we are proud to call home.

Our Vision

With fifteen years of successfully managed projects, we have developed a unique approach to engineering that combines technical expertise with a focus on customer service. Our team is dedicated to providing innovative and effective solutions that meet our clients' needs, from planning to final walk-through. We believe in building long-term relationships with our clients, providing the skills, service, and peace of mind that comes with working with an engineering firm that builds with you and builds it the right way.

Meet Our Leader

Blaine Forkner, P.E., LEED AP BD+C, is the principal of Forkner Engineering. With a strong background in electrical engineering, Blaine has extensive experience in designing electrical systems for colleges, schools, hospitals, libraries, residential and recreation centers. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from Virginia Tech with a minor in Math, and is a licensed Professional Engineer in Pennsylvania and Virginia. With over 15 years of proven results, Blaine has successfully managed projects valued at over $500,000,000.

Our Services

Forkner Engineering offers a range of services to our clients, including:

Facility Assessment

Our Facility Assessment services include electrical code reviews, facility assessments, and system design reviews to ensure that your project is done the right way from the planning stages to the final walk-through. We provide local, national, and international code compliance reviews, and can review any third-party drawings and ideas to ensure they are code compliant and will pass all emergency and regulatory inspections.

Design & Drawings

Our Design & Drawings services include design development, construction documents, and as-built drawings. We design electrical systems that will ensure compliance today and prepare for tomorrow. Our design development is uniquely crafted to meet the needs and challenges of each project, and our construction documents take that design development and turn it into actionable plans.

Construction Administration

Our Construction Administration services include construction administration, permitting, and inspections. We work closely with our clients to ensure that their project is completed on time, within budget, and to the highest standards.

Consulting

Our Consulting services include consulting services for electrical systems, energy efficiency, and sustainability. We provide expert advice on how to optimize electrical systems, reduce energy consumption, and improve the overall sustainability of a building.

Featured Projects

At Forkner Engineering, we take pride in our work and are proud to showcase our featured projects, including the Alla Famiglia Restaurant, Alphalab, Presbyterian Church of Braddock, and Moe's Southwest Grill.

About Pittsburgh Electrical Engineering

Pittsburgh Electrical Engineering Done the Right Way

Forkner Engineering offers the greater Pittsburgh region an engineering firm that is more than just blueprints and sign offs. We partner with our clients to make sure their project is done the right way from the planning stages to the final walk-through. We have extensive experience in residential, commercial, and industrial projects of all sizes, but no matter who you are, we build WITH you, and we build it the RIGHT way.