Who we are_
Our team believe that problems are solved and objectives are met when energy is put into the project right from project inception. ENGCO provides a safe pair of hands, with advice that ensures projects are thought-out and on track from the beginning.
ENGCO’s tight knit team of 52 includes chartered engineers, design engineers, CAD technicians, geotechnical engineers and outstanding support people.
Our key principles
Innovation.
We think outside the box, attaining efficiencies for our clients. In taking the time to understand you and your project, we can suggest new or more effective products and solutions for issues we’ve seen over and over. We believe in taking a fresh look at projects and approaching them from a different perspective.
Communication.
Truly understanding our clients is one of our core philosophies. During your project you will be in frequent communication with your supervising director, because your project is as important to us as it is to you. We’re straight talkers and we’re upfront – you’ll get to know this about us right from the start.
Accuracy.
We know what works, what is needed and what isn’t. Our eye is on the detail, and we spend the time getting it right first up, saving you time and expense later in your project.
Our team
Meet our directors
Matt Cusiel_
Director/Structural Engineer
No one thinks outside the box quite like Matt. With literally thousands of projects under his belt, Matt is technically brilliant. An intricate knowledge of the building code and an eye for detail enables Matt to provide a level of service unmatchable in this industry.
For clients looking for robust answers during a due diligence process or during detailed design, Matt’s experience is immensely valuable.
Qualification_
BE(Hons), CMEngNZ, CPEng, IntPE
Andrew Lind_
Director/Civil Engineer
A leader in the field of soil-structure interaction and geotechnics, Andy uses his experience to provide immense value and construction cost savings to clients. Having cut his teeth on multimillion dollar civil engineering projects, Andy understands the importance of robust contract administration.
Years working on international projects have equipped him with the ability to approach problems from a new angle to deliver innovative solutions to common problems, often leaving others wondering why they didn’t think of that. Our clients love Andy for his ingenuity.
Qualification_
BE(Hons), CPEng, IntPE(NZ), CMEngNZ
Julian Addington_
Director/Structural Engineer
Julian’s energy and personable nature drives ENGCO’s communication integrity. His keen eye for innovative solutions provides our clients with outstanding results at the best cost.
Julian is a master at practical detailing. As a result, he has become a target for design and build contractors, understand the significant benefits of engaging an engineer for efficient and practical construction details.
Qualification_
BE(Hons), CPEng, CMEngNZ, Dip. Eng (Mech)
Mike Cusiel_
Director/National Structural Manager
Mike has extensive experience in designing with a range of construction methods, including engineered timber and pre-fabricated construction and has a keen interest in innovative construction technologies.
Qualification_
BE(Hons), CPEng, CMEngNZ
Meet our Senior Team
Tim Niven_
Queenstown Manager/
Structural Engineer
Tim moved to run our Queenstown office in April 2017. After several requests from existing clients to assist in the Southern Lakes district, our Queenstown area office now works across both the commercial and residential sectors.
As a Senior Structural Engineer, Tim’s focus on technical design, solutions and analysis, along with extensive multi-storey timber structural engineering experience, backs up his team’s broad spectrum experience.
Qualification_
BE(Hons), MEng NZ
Josiah Thompson_
Nelson Manager/
Associate/Technical Director
As our Technical Director and Nelson Manager, Josiah is responsible for leading the structural design and delivery of commercial, industrial and residential engineering projects, both nationally and specifically across the top of the South Island, facilitating and championing engineering support to our clients in this region.
Josiah’s key experience includes 3D structural analysis and design of multi-storey steel and concrete structures, including innovative low damage structural systems.
Qualification_
BE(Hons), CPEng, CMEngNZ, National Cert. Carpentry
Jack Farrow_
National Geotechnical Manager
Jack is a Senior Geotechnical Engineer with 10 years of expertise in civil and geotechnical engineering projects, including deep drilling investigations, slope stability assessments, retaining wall designs, and large-scale earthworks for subdivisions, applying his skills to both residential and commercial infrastructure.
Jack is skilled in preparing detailed site-specific reports and has a great understanding of technical foundation designs for deep and shallow ground improvements, deep pile design, and foundation remediation strategies, along with extensive experience with on-site geotechnical hazard assessments.
Qualification_
BSC(Hons) Geology, PGCert Civil Engineering, CPEng, CMEngNZ
Deon Marais_
National Civil Manager
Deon is a highly skilled Senior Civil Engineer with 19 years of experience in the design of stormwater, wastewater and water supply networks.
His expertise also includes flooding assessments and analysis, stormwater attenuation design, service supply planning, water supply detailing, project execution and construction monitoring.
Qualification_
NDip Civil Engineering, Certificate Project Management
Bjorn Stankowitz_
Technical Director (Timber)
Bjorn is a Senior Structural Engineer, originating from Germany, with extensive experience in structural design and innovation, assessment and construction monitoring of building structures.
He has a strong technical background in timber engineering and takes the lead in many of ENGCO’s timber projects, as well as providing support to our clients in product development for innovative timber modular systems.
Qualification_
Dipl_Ing(FH) – BE(Hons) equivalent, MEngNZ
