Alexander J. Stadel, PE

Associate

About Alex

Alex Stadel, PE has nearly 15 years of experience delivering transformative structural engineering projects for cultural and educational institutions. He has collaborated on major projects for notable local institutions including: Penn Museum, Museum of the American Revolution, First Bank of the United States, Girard College, Philadelphia Museum of Art, University of Pennsylvania, Lincoln University, and St. Joseph’s University. Alex is a graduate of Drexel University with a BS in Architectural Engineering and a BS/MS in Civil Engineering. At Keast & Hood, Alex has developed and oversees a formalized training and mentorship program to ensure a comprehensive introduction to the field for junior engineers. Alex was promoted to Associate in 2024 in recognition of his extensive experience managing technically and logistically challenging building projects.

Alex shares his passion for structural engineering as an adjunct professor at Drexel University where he has developed requisite accredited courses for the Architecture and Civil Engineering Departments since 2012. In that time, Alex has presented his structural engineering series for well over 800 students. Alex was recently honored with a Provost Award for Teaching Excellence and Drexel’s College of Engineering Outstanding Adjunct Faculty Award for his service to his alma mater.

Notable Project Experience

- Penn Museum Renovations | University of Pennsylvania | Philadelphia, PA
- Founder’s Hall Renovations | Girard College | Philadelphia, PA
- First Bank of the United States Renovations & Addition | National Parks Service | Philadelphia, PA
- CORE Project Expansion - Construction Engineering | Philadelphia Museum of Art | Philadelphia, PA
- CHOP New Patient Tower - Construction Engineering | Philadelphia Museum of Art | Philadelphia, PA
- Museum of the American Revolution & George Washington’s Tent Exhibit | Museum of the American Revolution | Philadelphia, PA
- 3675 Market Street Midrise | Science Center | Philadelphia, PA
- 3737 Market Street Midrise | Science Center | Philadelphia, PA
- Vail Hall Renovations & Addition | Lincoln University | Oxford, PA
- Hempfield High School Addition & Renovations | Hempfield School District | Lancaster, PA

Professional Activities

- Drexel University, Adjunct Associate Professor, September 2012-Present Structural Technology sequence (required) for Drexel University’s Architecture Program (2012 – Present)
- Board Member: Drexel University’s CAEE Alumni Advisory Board: 2017-Present
- Jury Member: Drexel University’s Architectural Thesis Program: 2012 – Present
- American Society of Civil Engineers: 2011 – Present

Publications | Presentations | Awards

- Design Philly Presentation: Restoring George Washington’s Tent (CSPAN): October 2016
- Guest Presenter for CREW Meeting at Museum of the American Revolution: May 2017
- Museum of the American Revolution, Civil Engineering Magazine (ASCE), September 2017
- Engineering News Record Mid-Atlantic, “Top 20 under 40” Award Recipient - 2018
- Forum on Architecture and Design Presenter: Monumental Stair Design - 2020
- Presenter: Philadelphia Structural Engineering Institute: “Museum of Art CORE Renovation Project” - 2022
- Recognition: Arrupe Hall, St. Joe’s University: AIA Philadelphia Gold Design Award - 2022
- Drexel Provost's Adjunct Faculty Award for Teaching Excellence - 2023
- Drexel’s College of Engineering Outstanding Adjunct Faculty Award - 2023
- Presenter: Museum of the American Revolution Construction Project for Precast / Prestressed Concrete Institute - 2024

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