Business Details
40 Years
experience
Your Trusted Partner for Industrial Engineering Solutions
Hungate Engineering PC has been serving clients since 1986, delivering superior engineering projects on time and at economical costs. Our specialized expertise in conveying systems and preparation plant design for the coal industry, combined with our qualifications in civil and structural projects, set us apart. Licensed in 14 states, we adhere to rigorous professional standards through affiliations with leading engineering societies. Our team utilizes advanced software like RAM Structural System and STAAD to ensure economically optimized designs.With decades of experience, we provide comprehensive structural analysis, foundation design, and environmental assessments. Our commitment to client satisfaction is reflected in our focus on technical excellence and practical solutions. We serve diverse sectors including coal preparation plants, conveyor systems, and infrastructure projects. Our licensed engineers deliver code-compliant designs for buildings, bridges, and industrial facilities across multiple states.
Services
Structural Design
Conveyor Systems
Foundation Engineering
Environmental Assessments
Coal Preparation Plants
Details
- Year established: 1986
Highlights and features
- We offer 35+ years of specialized coal industry engineering experience
- Our team holds professional engineering licenses in 14 states
- We utilize advanced structural analysis software for optimized designs
- We provide comprehensive conveyor system design from 24" to 84" widths
- Our foundation designs incorporate geotechnical recommendations for safety
Services
Structural Design
We design and analyze structural systems for buildings, bridges, and industrial facilities. Our engineers create detailed drawings for coal preparation plants, conveyor systems, and retaining walls. With expertise in steel, concrete, and wood structures, we deliver code-compliant solutions for commercial and industrial clients.
Conveyor Design
Our team specializes in belt conveyor systems from 24" to 84" widths with capacities up to 6000 TPH. We design slope conveyors, transfer systems, and radial stackers while calculating horsepower demands and sizing components for optimal performance in coal and bulk material handling operations.
Foundation Design
We engineer shallow and deep foundation systems including spread footings, piles, and caissons. Our designs incorporate geotechnical recommendations to ensure stability for industrial facilities, bridges, and material handling structures. We specialize in both conventional and pre-engineered building foundations.
Environmental Assessments
Our Phase I Environmental Site Assessments identify potential contamination through record reviews, site inspections, and database analysis. We assess land history, neighboring properties, and regulatory compliance to support informed decision-making for industrial and commercial developments.
Coal Preparation Plants
We provide comprehensive engineering for coal preparation plants including piping design, structural systems, and material handling solutions. Our services cover facility inspections, process optimization, and code-compliant design for new construction or plant upgrades in the mining industry.
People
Douglas R. Hungate
Founder
Licensed Professional Engineer with over 35 years of experience in structural engineering and coal industry projects. Established Hungate Engineering PC in 1986 to provide specialized engineering solutions for material handling systems and industrial facilities.
Robert W. Hungate
President
Licensed Professional Engineer leading the firm's operations with extensive experience in structural design and conveyor systems engineering. Oversees project execution and technical quality control for multi-state industrial projects in the coal and bulk material handling sectors.
Jim Bernardi
Senior Engineer
Professional Engineer specializing in structural analysis and foundation design for industrial facilities. Brings technical expertise in steel and concrete structures, with focus on code-compliant solutions for challenging material handling applications.
Robert C. Osborne
Project Engineer
Licensed engineer with experience in conveyor system design and structural assessments. Specializes in optimizing material handling efficiency while ensuring compliance with safety and engineering standards for bulk material operations.
Rob Bailey
Structural Engineer
Professional Engineer focused on structural design for industrial facilities and infrastructure projects. Expertise in bridge systems, retaining walls, and heavy lifting solutions for mining and material handling applications.
Questions
What engineering services do you specialize in?
We specialize in structural design, conveyor systems engineering, foundation design, environmental assessments, and coal preparation plant engineering for industrial clients.
In which states are you licensed to work?
Our engineers hold licenses in 14 states including Alabama, Colorado, Florida, Kentucky, and West Virginia, with Washington D.C. certification as well.
What coal industry experience do you have?
We've designed conveyor systems up to 6000 TPH capacity and engineered structural solutions for coal preparation plants since our 1986 founding.
What software tools do you use?
We utilize RAM Structural System, STAAD, ENERCALC, and specialized bridge/retaining wall programs for structural analysis and design optimization.
Can you handle complete material handling system design?
Yes, we provide full system design including conveyor layouts, storage optimization, and structural support systems for bulk materials like coal and iron ore.
