Texas Engineering Services

Pillar Engineering, LLC is a professional engineering and consulting firm in Corpus Christi, Texas. The primary services offered include Civil Engineering and Structural Engineering, with an emphasis on Windstorm Design and Inspections.

Our clients range from private homeowners to real estate developers and investors. We service a large geographical area primarily on the gulf coast of Texas from Cameron County to Aransas County. However, we will service just about anywhere in Texas, New Mexico, Colorado, and Utah.

  • Kyle Hooper, PE

    President & Project Manager

    Kyle is the president of Pillar Engineering, LLC. In addition, Mr. Hooper acts as the project manager overseeing all company divisions. Primary responsibilities include general management of the company, lead designer on all engineering projects, and TDI-appointed qualified inspector.

    EDUCATION:
    B.S. Civil Engineering, 2010 Texas A&M University– Kingsville

    Various Federal, State, and Private Short Courses and Seminars

    RECOGNITION & ACHIEVEMENTS:
    Registered Professional Engineer, State of Texas, New Mexico, Colorado & Utah

    Appointed Qualified Inspector, Texas Department of Insurance

    President, Associates Council – Coastal Bend Home Builders Association

    Engineers Representative – Corpus Christi Technical Advisor Committee for the UDC Updates

    CAREER EXPERIENCE & PROJECTS:
    Project Management and Engineer for numerous civil and structural engineering projects in the South Texas Area. Mr. Hooper is experienced in the design of structures that utilize wood frame construction, concrete, and steel from residential to light commercial buildings. Mr. Hooper is also experienced in the civil design aspects of site development, such as paving and grading plans, utilities, and hydraulic and runoff analysis.

    Representative project experience is listed below:

    Department of Veteran Affairs Outpatient Clinic – TDI Windstorm Compliance Services,
    Corpus Christi, TX

    USDA Housing - Hamilton Valley Project – Windstorm Inspection Services, Sebastian &
    La Feria, TX

    St. Paul Missionary Baptist Church Fellowship Hall – Civil/Structural Services, Rockport, TX

    Retaining wall/Structural Design, Sunrise Harbor, Port Aransas, TX

    Ancla Vista Townhomes – Structural Design, Port Aransas, TX

    Fisherman’s Wharf Phase 2 Project – Structural Design, Port Aransas, TX

    Aransas County Airport T-Hanger Project – Structural Design & TDI Windstorm Compliance Services, Rockport, TX

    Residential Structural and TDI Windstorm Compliance Services of over 200 projects – Coastal Bend Area of Texas