About Advantage Structural Engineers: Cincinnati’s Premier Firm

Agile. Adaptive. Accomplished.

Founded with a commitment to collaborative engineering and client-focused solutions, Advantage Structural Engineers, formerly known as Advantage Group Engineers, grew from our Midwest roots to provide structural expertise across 44 states. We’ve expanded our national footprint while maintaining the personalized approach that defines our practice.

Who We Are

Our Mission

Our mission is to grow deliberately by investing in our people. We foster a collaborative environment where engineers develop into trusted advisors, delivering integrated solutions that exceed client expectations and build long-term partnerships.

Our Vision

We aim to deliver precision engineering, providing efficient and constructable solutions while creating an environment where client relationships and team development thrive.

Our Values

We deliver precise structural solutions that reflect our unwavering commitment to engineering excellence and code compliance.

Our thorough documentation anticipates construction challenges before they occur, creating drawings that clients and contractors prefer because critical details are not overlooked.

We apply our expertise across diverse project types, from historic renovations to new construction, providing structural solutions regardless of scale or complexity.

We provide our engineers with varied projects that build comprehensive skills, creating well-rounded professionals who understand the business from every angle.

We trust our team to manage their own time and develop client relationships, fostering independence that ultimately leads to engineers managing their own book of business.

Our Story

Founded in 1998, Advantage Structural Engineers is an employee-owned firm based in Cincinnati, Ohio. For over 25 years, we’ve dedicated ourselves to providing cost-effective, reliable solutions while maintaining our commitment to exceptional service and responsiveness.

Our journey reflects a history of collaborative problem-solving. We bring together engineers who understand the complete construction process and design sophisticated structural solutions. This distinctive approach contributed to the revitalization of Cincinnati’s historic districts.

As we continue to grow, Advantage Structural Engineers remains committed to our founding principles: technical excellence, responsive service, and value-driven solutions. We’re investing in the next generation of structural engineers, developing homegrown talent who will carry our legacy of collaborative problem-solving and structural innovation.

  • 1998

    Company founded by Robin Hahn, Ray Brake, and Rick Naegel

  • 1999

    Move to first office at 1776 Mentor Avenue in the Hamilton County Buisness Center

  • 2004

    Move to Ford Factory Office at 660 Lincoln Avenue, company grows to 13 employees

  • 2007

    Northern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce Emerging 30 Award

  • 2008

    Northern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce Small Business "Success" Award

  • 2008

    Advantage turns 10! The office celebrates with everyone's 10 year old pictures

  • 2015

    Ford Factory Office building bought by Cincinnati Childrens Hospital. Move to current office on Madison Ave and occupy 2nd and 3rd floors above O-Pie-O

  • 2017

    Northern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce Emerging 30 Award

  • 2017

    Founding member Rick Naegel Retires

  • 2020

    COVID hybrid work from home office setup for many employees, expanding cloud and remote capabilities

  • 2022

    Rob becomes associate principal

  • 2022

    Steve, Josh, Kyle become Principals

  • 2023

    Logo update and rebranding from Advantage Group Engineers Inc to Advantage Structural Engineers

  • 2023

    25th anniversary party at Rusk with clients, highlighting the relationships developed over the last 25 years, growth and passing of the torch with Robin's impending retirement.

  • 2024

    Casey and Nate become associate principals

  • 2024

    Rob becomes principal

  • 2024

    Kyle, Steve, and Josh become Managing Principals

  • 2024

    Robin Hahn retires. His legacy and critical role in founding the company is celebrated with party with clients, family and friends at Woodburn Brewery near the current office.

  • 2025

    Josh's departure after 21 years with Advantage

  • 2025

    Kyle, Steve and Casey head up new management team, growth to 18 full time employees