Daniel J. Cocciardi, PE, SE, has been an integral part of SK&A since 2006, progressing from Project Engineer to Project Manager, and then Associate, while steadily expanding his role as a trusted technical lead and client partner. Dan is known for bringing clarity to complex structural challenges and helping teams maintain forward momentum from early design through construction. As he puts it, “I enjoy taking on challenging projects and seeing them completed from start to finish.”
Dan’s promotion reflects the leadership he has consistently demonstrated in service to our clients – combining deep technical expertise with steady project leadership, trusted client partnership, and a commitment to building strong teams. Over the past several years, he has taken primary leadership on major projects and client relationships, strengthened the reliability and reputation of our delivery, and invested in mentoring and developing staff.
Dan holds a Master of Engineering in Structural Engineering and a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from Cornell University. His portfolio includes award-winning projects such as the International Spy Museum, Bridge District Parcels 3 & 4 (Stratos, Poplar House, and Alula), and the Royal Norwegian Embassy Renovation. He cites the International Spy Museum as his most memorable project, noting its “unique design and aesthetic,” the kind of project where structural solutions must support both performance and a bold architectural expression.
As Associate Principal, Dan will continue to lead structural projects and engineering teams while providing high-level technical expertise to our clients and collaborators. In this expanded role, he will remain closely engaged on select projects where he has established relationships, partner closely with clients and project teams from concept through construction, and contribute at a broader level by expanding our Design Division’s project leadership and supporting client development.
We congratulate Dan on this well-earned milestone and look forward to the continued impact he will make as part of SK&A’s leadership team.
