COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT & SPONSORSHIPS

ATLAS Engineering believes there is nothing more important than giving back to the community we live and work in.  We always support our clients in their business ventures, whether it's eating at their restaurants or shopping at their stores.  And we donate to local charities and non-profit organizations, as well as donating our time and materials to various civic organizations in and around Humboldt County.  Below are links to a few of these groups:
 

STAFF

Michael Taylor, Principal Engineer

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Michael Taylor arrived on the North Coast of California shortly after graduating from the University of Virginia in 2001 with a Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering.  Seven years later, he founded ATLAS Engineering, a full-service Civil Engineering firm specializing in structural design, located in Arcata.  Michael has worked on a variety of projects, including commercial remodels, historic retrofits, custom residences, and site development for major and minor subdivisions.  His structural projects include historic buildings along the Mendocino Coast, such as the Packard House & Water Tower and Twist on Main Street, as well as new residential construction in the resort towns of Shelter Cove and The Sea Ranch.  Larger projects that Michael has worked on include the newly opened C.V. Starr Community Center and Spath Aquatic Facility in Fort Bragg, the Alibi Eureka Restaurant & Bar in Eureka, The Greyhound Hotel Renovation in Old Town Eureka, and the Chautauqua Grocery and Apartments in Garberville; the two latter projects are currently under construction.  Michael enjoys working with the client to combine the rigidity of engineering with the architectural aspects of the design and find economical solutions to complex problems.

Jared Gossi, Associate Engineer

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A native of Humboldt County, Jared Gossi joined ATLAS Engineering in May of 2015 after relocating back to Eureka from the Chico area.  He graduated in 2011 from CSU Chico with a Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering.  Previously, Jared was working at a local building and construction supply company.  He received his EIT license while working at ATLAS Engineering and is currently pursuing his Professional Engineering license.  Jared has mainly provided structural design for a variety of custom residential and commercial construction projects; he has also worked on site design and accessibility for larger projects.  His structural experience includes designing for high seismic and wind loads, as well as truss and steel design; he is also in charge of field inspections.  Jared strives to collaborate with the client to provide engineering solutions that maintain the client’s vision, are environmentally friendly, and integrate with the surrounding landscape.

Kim Bynum, Office and Project Manager

Kimberly Bynum came to Humboldt County from Atlanta, Georgia, where she was born and raised. She graduated from Georgia State University in 2000 with a Bachelor’s Degree in Geography and a minor in Anthropology. After working with digital mapping for navigation technologies collecting data for what is now used in Apple Maps, Kim pivoted to the construction industry where she worked for a company that specialized in new construction of multi-family housing and college dormitory housing, eventually working in facilities maintenance. Living in Humboldt County took Kim to the doors of ATLAS Engineering starting in Office Management while being trained as a drafter.  Kim has since expanded her role to include Project Management, specifically navigating the permit processes of various agencies for construction of all types.

Amy Taylor

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Pastels on the Plaza
Amy Taylor is a Mendocino Coast local with a Bachelor's Degree in Art from Humboldt State University.  She was home from traveling the world in 2005 when she met Michael and introduced him to the beauty of Humboldt County.  She is involved in many aspects of the company, including graphic designs, advertising, and administration.  She also creates custom stained-glass pieces for clients, and is a member of Arcata Artisans on the Plaza.  Her creative and artistic approach is a nice compliment to the technical aspects of engineering.