The Team at L.A. Fuess Partners
David Koppes, P.E. | Associate Principal
Joined L.A. Fuess Partners in 2013
David began his structural engineering career at LAFP in 2013 and recently rejoined the firm in 2024 as a Senior Associate and Senior Project Manager after exploring other career opportunities since 2017. With a wealth of experience across a wide variety of project types, David excels at problem-solving and tackling the unique challenges presented by different building types–something he firmly believes enhances his design skills and ability to deliver innovative solutions.
Education
- Purdue University / B.S. Civil Engineering
- Purdue University / M.S. Civil Engineering





