Who We Are

Rick graduated with a Bachelor of Civil Engineering from Memorial University of Newfoundland in 1988. Rick started his career with Structural Consultants Limited a St. John’s based structural engineering consulting firm where he was responsible for numerous building designs. He studied for his graduate degree part-time while working and received his Master of Structural Engineering from Memorial in 1995. In 1995 Rick joined the NL based multi discipline firm BFL Consultants Ltd. where he held the role as Lead Structural Engineer. During his time at BFL he had the opportunity to be involved in the design of the Hibernia GBS and the Hibernia Topsides. In 1998 he accepted an overseas assignment with BFL and worked on the structural design of the Petro Canada’s Terra Nova FPSO offshore facility.

Shortly after his return to Canada in 1999 he established Tiller Engineering Inc. Today the firm has grown to become an established independent structural firm and are considered niche specialists in Tower and Telecoms Engineering as well as Energy and Infrastructure. Rick is a member of the Technical Committee of the Canadian Tower Code CSA S37-13 and a Founding Member of STAC Tower Council.

Rick is Past Chair of Association of Consulting Engineers Newfoundland & Labrador (ACECNL) and Association of Consulting Engineers (ACEC) Canada.  Rick is a Fellow of the Engineering Institute of Canada, The Canadian Society for Civil Engineering and a Fellow of the Professional Engineers of Canada.  Rick is the Past Chair of the Board of the recently established Center for Entrepreneurship at Memorial University and Past Board Member of Ronald Macdonald House NL. He is past president of the Rotary Club of Waterford Valley and a Rotary Paul Harris Fellow. Rick has been recognized as a Top 50 Atlantic Canada Business CEO in 2016 and received the 2022 Beaubian Award recognizing his lifetime commitment to ACEC and the Canadian consulting engineering profession.

Jonathan has over twenty years of experience in the analysis, design and inspection of Building, Heavy Industrial and tower facilities in both the electrical transmission and telecommunications industries. As VP of the Telecoms & Heavy Industrial division, Jonathan oversees, schedules and coordinates all project and engineering staff in addition to optimizing quality and overall costs. Jonathan is responsible for client relations, proposals, design and onsite inspections. He has analyzed a wide variety of communication towers for clients throughout Canada and has performed numerous tower inspections to the CSA S37 standard.  Jonathan is also the Structure, Tower and Antenna Council (STAC) Engineering Guidelines and Practices Committee Lead which helps ensure communications structures throughout Canada continue to be constructed with the highest regard for worker safety.

Michael Tiller joined our firm in 2017 as a junior structural engineer spending an abundance of time with some top-quality engineers learning the ins and outs of the industry. Since joining Michael has developed a keen speciality in structures design including telecommunication structures as well as infrastructure and energy assets. Michael brings plenty of energy into the way he engineers solutions with his role branching out overtime to also include aspects of managing, marketing, business development and client relations. Michael’s personality and skill sets with a strong emphasis on tech and innovation in engineering are a core slice of our Tiller team.

Stephen holds a Bachelor’s degree and Master’s degree, in which he graduated from in early 2022. Much of his education and work background specialized in managing marine oriented projects, energy, risk analysis, project management, etc., with attention to economic and environmental sustainability. He has numerous peer-reviewed published articles in these topics. Before joining the Tiller team, Stephen worked in risk management and analysis in the marine transport and renewables industry. Upon joining Tiller in 2022, Stephen has been responsible for both short-term and long-term business development strategies, proposal writing, market analysis, risk management, marketing, etc. Stephen is excited to be part of the team and looks forward to where he can help bring Tiller.

Paul Goosney is a structural engineer, who received his bachelor's degree in civil engineering from Memorial University of Newfoundland in 2014. Since graduation, Paul has worked for various companies and owners in the field of structural engineering and has developed his technical skills in this area. His capabilities include, concrete design, steel design, structural modelling, scaffold design, field inspection and building condition assessment. Paul’s attention to detail and thoroughness, enable him to develop a deep understanding of client needs, and unique solutions to their engineering problems.

Jordan is a Civil Engineering Technologist who graduated from the College of the North Atlantic Corner Brook Campus. In 2013, shortly after graduation, Jordan joined Tiller focusing on structural design, inspection and drafting of telecommunications, buildings and offshore oil and gas. Jordan is currently an associate member with AETTNL and has achieved his Professional Technologist (P.Tech) designation.

Deanne is a seasoned Engineering Administrator with over 10 years of experience supporting complex engineering and construction projects. She holds a Diploma in Office Administration from Keyin College, where she graduated in 2013, and has since built a career defined by her organizational expertise, attention to detail, and commitment to workplace safety.

Deanne possesses extensive knowledge of safety practices within engineering and construction environments. She is certified in Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Committee training, Workplace Health and Safety (WHS) Representative training, Designate Certification Training – Levels 1 & 2, and holds an Auditor Certification. Her dedication to safety and compliance has made her a valued asset on high-profile projects, including her secondment as an administrator on the Newfoundland and Labrador Hydro Transmission Line Project.

In addition to her technical and administrative skills, Deanne is highly proficient in coordinating both domestic and international travel logistics. She has also taken on leadership roles outside her core responsibilities, serving as chair of multiple social committees across various organizations, contributing to positive workplace culture and team engagement.

Stewart has over thirty years of experience in inspecting, drafting and designing numerous buildings and facilities across the province. Stewart is one of the most experienced designers and inspectors of building systems practicing in Atlantic Canada. He has designed challenging building projects and has been part of detailed condition assessment inspections on a regular basis.

Brittany joined Tiller in 2025 after working for two years in project management and commissioning roles, following her graduation from Memorial University’s civil engineering program. With a diploma in Civil Engineering Technology from the College of the North Atlantic and a strong background in project coordination, risk management, and field operations, she brings valuable experience to the team. In her role as Structural E.I.T., Brittany supports project planning, inspections, and technical deliverables for a range of civil and structural engineering projects. She’s eager to continue growing her skills in a collaborative environment and brings a positive approach to every challenge.

Josh is a Civil Engineering Technologist who graduated from the College of the North Atlantic Ridge Road Campus in 2018. Shortly after graduating, Josh worked in Northern Alberta completing land surveys for many of Canada’s large oil and gas companies before deciding to return to school to obtain a degree in Civil Engineering.

Josh joined the Tiller team for his second work term as a Junior Structural Engineer Intern in January of 2023, seeking to improve his knowledge of structural engineering while adding value to the company from his past field experience.