About Us
About Rader
Rader Engineering is a full service Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing Consulting Engineering Firm. We have extensive experience with projects of all types, including recreation, commercial, education and residential.
Mission Statement
To provide creative and cost effective engineering solutions that create comfortable environments for our clients while utilizing efficient technology that will help to conserve the earth’s natural resources for future generations.
Rader Engineering Employees
Drew
Drew was raised in Ohio and studied the violin at age 5 and learned to ski at age 6. He received his BSME from The Ohio State University. He will tell you that skiing was always more fun than practicing the violin and he finally moved to Colorado in 1991 to further pursue his engineering profession and be able to enjoy skiing in his back yard. He started Rader Engineering in 1995 and has his Professional Engineering license in Colorado and several other western states. He also enjoys biking, piloting his single engine aircraft and travel. Drew was also a lift inspector for the Colorado Passenger Tramway Safety Board from 2000 – 2022 while successfully running and growing his engineering company. Drew’s motto is to work hard and play hard.
Adam
Since childhood, Adam has had a passion for all things mechanical. While many kids wished for a PlayStation for Christmas, he asked for a welder. Over the years, Adam has restored two boats and a 1966 Mustang. In his free time, he enjoys skiing with his wife on Aspen’s four mountains or working on home renovations, a project that feels perpetually ongoing. For Adam, engineering is more than just a profession; it’s a core part of his identity.
Alex
Alex is a licensed Professional Engineer who joined Rader Engineering in spring 2025. With a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from Colorado State University and a 2022 PE license, he brings experience across various design projects—commercial, residential, multifamily, office, and more. Originally from Columbia, Missouri, Alex grew up around mechanical systems in his father’s MEP firm. That early exposure inspired him to pursue engineering and follow his passion to Colorado’s mountains. After an initial stint in the Vail Valley, he returned, eager to raise his family in this great community. Outside the office, Alex can be found snowboarding, mountain biking, and hiking 14ers with his wife, their dog, and one-year-old daughter—enjoying every moment in the place they now call home.
Josh
Josh was born and raised in the Roaring Fork Valley. Throughout his life, Josh has always been around the construction industry. Whether it be home remodels, grandpa’s construction company, grandma’s flooring business, or his brother’s construction company, building and expanding his community has been integral to his personal and professional growth. Outside of the office, Josh enjoys competing in and watching sports, spending quality time with family and friends, and playing a wide variety of video games.
Dmitry
Dmitry enjoys hands-on problem-solving and figuring out how things work, especially when it comes to car design and mechanical systems. He approaches challenges with a calm, focused mindset and looks for practical, well-thought-out solutions. Outside of work, he spends as much time as he can outdoors—skiing, hiking, biking, and finding peace in nature. Driven by curiosity and a love for learning, Dmitry values staying organized and working with people who take pride in what they do.