Rick Copeland

Experience

1. Principal and Founding Partner

   Align Engineering, PLLC

   Feb 2022 — Present · Raleigh, NC, US

   Rick Copeland is a principal and founding partner at Align Engineering and brings twenty years of engineering experience to the table. In his role at Align, Rick is responsible for overseeing all electrical engineering and commissioning operations.Leveraging a background in construction management, Rick provides construction-conscious designs that anticipate future operations, management, and sustainability needs. His instinctual understanding of stakeholders’ needs and project goals have consistently led to comprehensive design strategies. Examples of Rick’s past projects span the United States and range from new building construction and historical renovations to high rises and government facilities.Rick graduated from NC State University’s College of Engineering, earning his bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering & Construction Management. He is a licensed Professional Engineer and is both LEED AP BD+C and CxA certified. Prior to co-founding Align Engineering, Rick worked with a Raleigh area engineering firm where he managed projects from conception to final occupancy as the project manager, commissioning agent, and electrical engineer.

Education

• North Carolina State University

  CE

  2001 — 2006

Skills

• Mep
• Engineering Design
• Autocad
• Project Estimation
• Submittals
• Cad
• Electrical Engineering
• Engineering
• Energy Efficiency
• Hvac
• Value Engineering
• Project Engineering
• Electricians
• Construction
• Construction Management
• Inventor