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Robert P. Schaffer, PE has been named to the 2012 Consulting-Specifying Engineer 40 Under 40 list. He was selected by a panel of judges who chose him as one of the most up-and-coming engineers in the nation under the age of 40. Robert is a Senior Structural Engineer and Assistant Project Manager for Bala’s Structural Engineering Group. He has designed new corporate headquarters buildings for many global clients, education facilities for some of the largest universities in the region, and more than 15 “Luckey Climber” structures in children’s museums around the country.

“Robert’s detailed and thorough approach to structural engineering has allowed him to engineer challenging projects from a young age. He is a well-rounded and well-liked individual with a bright future and a boundless career path," said Michael Anastasio, Bala’s President. Architects consistently compliment his ability to coordinate structural design with the aesthetic intent and his design documents consistently illustrate a level of detail and accuracy that contractors truly appreciate.