LEADING STRUCTURAL ENGINEERING SOLUTIONS NATIONWIDE

About Plan North Engineers

At Plan North, we’re not just designing buildings, we’re enhancing the built environment and contributing to a safer, stronger future.

MISSION

Ensuring a safer,
stronger future.

CORE VALUES

People-Minded: People are the heart of our organization and the organizations we serve. Our work is centered on them, ensuring that as we grow, we uplift those we work with.

Positive: A positive mindset helps us value opportunities and relationships, fueling business growth and flourishing partnerships.

Full of Integrity: Integrity in our engineering, communication, ethics, and knowledge drives everything we do.

Curious, Confident, and Humble: Curiosity helps us grow, confidence drives leadership, and humility ensures open and honest collaboration.

Under the leadership of David Fulton, PE, MBA, and Peter Nussbacher, PE, MBA, Plan North leverages cutting-edge technology and a breadth of hands-on experience to drive innovative yet practical solutions. David’s expertise in managing high-value projects and translating client goals into actionable designs, paired with Peter’s insights into construction and component design, ensures that Plan North delivers exceptional results across diverse sectors. Together, they cultivate a culture of trust and reliability, elevating the firm's mission to deliver premium structural engineering services.

Leadership

Meet our Principals


  • Founder, CEO

    David Fulton is a driven and creative business owner and structural engineer with broad experience spanning private and public clients, including high-end residential, commercial, mass timber, and projects for agencies, land trusts, and jurisdictions. He leverages his expertise in building systems to translate clients’ goals into constructible designs. David is especially effective at communicating design alternatives to non-technical audiences, ensuring clarity and stakeholder buy-in.

    His passion lies in bridging the gap between design and construction, utilizing his attention to detail and emphasis on relationships. David exercises comparative analyses to ensure the appropriate structural system is selected for each project. His vast knowledge and experience allow him to educate and lead project teams, instilling confidence and reducing discrepancies between design and execution in the field.


  • Chief Operating Office, Principal

    Peter Nussbacher is a principal at Plan North Engineers and an experienced professional engineer specializing in structural design and project management. Before becoming an engineer, Peter served in the US Air Force, where he developed skills in leadership, teamwork, and adaptability. After his military service, he moved into the construction industry, advancing to a foreman role, which deepened his hands-on knowledge of building systems. This blend of experiences gives Peter a unique perspective on structural design and project delivery.

    Focusing on commercial and industrial projects, Peter excels in structural analysis, quality assurance, and project management. His commitment to delivering realistic, dependable designs fosters long-term client relationships built on trust and communication. With a common-sense approach to structural engineering and an emphasis on innovation, Peter ensures every project aligns with client needs and industry standards.

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