
Eric Ozimok, PE, SE
Vice President of Structures
Eric has joined Atlas as the Vice President of Structures after developing a distinguished career in the structural industry at a global AEC firm. Originally from Pittsburgh, Eric has spent the last 20 years in the Chicago market working on several of the largest and most complex projects in the state of Illinois such as the Jane Byrne Interchange for the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT), the Central Tri-State I-294 Corridor for the Illinois Tollway and the Rehabilitation of the Wells Street and the Lake Street Bascule Bridges for the Chicago Department of Transportation (CDOT). Having a well-rounded background in structures, Eric maintains licensure in over 9 states, has worked on multiple large-scale projects throughout the country, has experience with local county projects, is an IDOT bridge inspection team leader and has served on several technical committees helping advance the built community. Eric brings skills in effective program management having led the development of a program initiative for Accelerated Bridge Construction (ABC) evaluation for both IDOT and the Illinois Tollway. His policy development and deep knowledge base in ABC has provided him the opportunity to present and share his methods to colleagues and industry experts at the International ABC conference in Florida. Eric’s leadership is built upon a strong work ethic and attention to detail and his expertise in highway bridges, movable bridges, and Accelerated Bridge Construction (ABC) gives the Atlas team added strength for serving clients with their structural engineering needs.
Eric is an alumnus of the Pennsylvania State University with a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering and earned an MBA from the University of Pittsburgh Katz Graduate School of Business. His educational merits work seamlessly together to provide a balanced and complete style to managing the operations of the structural department at Atlas. Outside of work, Eric enjoys spending time with his wife and two young daughters. Together they enjoy being active, exploring new destinations, cheering for their beloved Pittsburgh Steelers, and chasing after their energetic English Setter.