Innovative Structural Engineering Solutions for a Better Tomorrow

Rathgeber/Goss Associates, PC is a structural engineering firm that has been providing high-quality consulting services to architects, contractors, and building owners for over 25 years. Our experienced team of professionals brings over 100 years of collective experience in the structural design of new buildings, as well as renovations, remodeling, and additions to existing structures.

Our firm specializes in providing innovative and cost-effective solutions for a wide range of projects, from office buildings and multi-family residences to educational and healthcare facilities, data centers, and religious buildings. We are committed to delivering exceptional service and technical expertise to help our clients achieve their goals and ensure the success of their projects.

Our Team

Our team of professionals includes:

Michael J. Goss, P.E., a principal with over 44 years of experience in structural engineering, including 31 years with the firm.
W. Eric Rathgeber, SE, PE, a principal with over 30 years of experience in structural engineering, including 25 years with the firm.
Bill Duvall, PE, a senior engineer with over 30 years of experience in structural engineering.
Justin T. Domire, P.E., a senior project engineer with over 15 years of experience in structural engineering.

Our team members are actively involved in professional organizations and have received numerous awards and recognitions for their contributions to the field of structural engineering.

Services

At Rathgeber/Goss Associates, PC, we offer a comprehensive range of structural engineering services, including:

Analysis and design of new buildings and structures
Renovations, remodeling, and additions to existing buildings
Structural evaluations and assessments
Feasibility studies
Value engineering
Construction administration and observation
Seismic evaluations and retrofits
Code consulting
Building information modeling (BIM)

Our expertise includes the use of various structural systems, such as steel, concrete, masonry, and timber. We also have extensive experience in the design of building envelopes, foundations, and special structures, such as canopies, trellises, and ornamental features.

Featured Projects

Some of our notable projects include:

1400 Crystal Drive: a Class B office building that was renovated into a state-of-the-art, Class A office building, designed to achieve LEED Gold certification.
RagingWire VA2: a data center conversion project that required a fast-track, design-build approach.
Kettler Capitals Iceplex: an ice rink facility constructed over an existing parking garage, requiring innovative solutions to accommodate the heavy weight of the rink and the associated loads.

Awards and Recognition

We are proud of our team's achievements and the recognition we have received for our work. Some of our recent awards include:

The Outstanding Achievement Award at the 2022 SEA-MW Awards Gala (Michael J. Goss, PE)
OUTSTANDING PROJECT AWARD FOR RENOVATION PROJECTS OVER $40 MILLION, 2019 (2000 L Street, NW Washington, D.C.)
OUTSTANDING PROJECT AWARD FOR RENOVATION PROJECTS BETWEEN $15 AND $40 MILLION, 2018 (2501 M Street, NW Washington, D.C.)
OUTSTANDING PROJECT AWARD FOR RENOVATION PROJECTS OVER $40 MILLION, 2016 (RagingWire VA2 Data Center Ashburn, Virginia)
EXCELLENCE IN DESIGN, 2008 (Parker Flats at Gage School Washington, DC)
MERIT AWARD FOR RENOVATION PROJECTS BETWEEN $15 AND $40 MILLION, 2016 (Terraset Elementary School Reston, Virginia)
AWARD OF MERIT, CULTURAL, 2007 (Atlas Performing Arts Center Washington, DC)