Dan Bannon is a Coastal Practice Leader in GEI’s Portland, Maine office with over 17 years of experience in waterfront engineering. He specializes in projects involving waterfront structures, shore access, flood protection, recreational and commercial boating facilities, waterfront planning and development, and bridges in coastal settings.

Dan is experienced in all aspects of project development including field inspections, concept planning, life-cycle analysis, project management, design, permitting, and construction administration. He is very familiar with the federal, state, and local regulations that govern development in coastal high hazard areas and sensitive environmental habitats, with a primary focus on the Maine coast.

An experienced structural engineer, Dan has expertise in design of concrete, steel, aluminum, timber, and FRP composite structures and foundations in a range of applications. He is also familiar with the many funding programs available for waterfront planning, design, and construction and has experience with state and federal grant programs, often assisting clients with obtaining project funding.