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.

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.

Scott brings over 20 years of executive expertise in financial strategy, multi-department leadership, and complex operations across industrial equipment, manufacturing, infrastructure, and organizational sectors. Holding a Bachelor of Business Administration majoring in Accounting from Yorkville University, his core value lies in bridging the gap between operational execution and bottom-line profitability.

Known for data-driven process optimization and advanced ERP expertise, Scott partners with leadership to implement scalable systems, streamline workflows, and develop high-performing teams. His strategic approach turns daily operational drivers across complex environments into measurable financial results, ensuring sustainable growth and continuous improvement across the enterprise.

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.

Josh is a Civil Engineering Technologist who graduated from the College of the North Atlantic’s Ridge Road Campus in 2018. Shortly after graduating, he worked in Northern Alberta completing land surveys for many of Canada’s major oil and gas companies before returning to Newfoundland to pursue a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering at Memorial University.

During his time at Memorial University, Josh completed multiple work terms with Tiller Engineering Inc., gaining practical experience in structural engineering and building on his previous field experience. Following his graduation from the Civil Engineering program, Josh was offered a full-time position with Tiller.

In his current role, Josh is responsible for managing field operations and supporting a variety of structural engineering projects. His experience includes structural inspections and condition assessments, field investigations, structural evaluations, repair and remediation projects, and the preparation of engineering reports and design documents. His combination of field experience and engineering education allows him to approach structural projects with a practical understanding of existing conditions, constructability, and site requirements.

Michael Bugden is a Junior Structural Engineer who graduated from Memorial University of Newfoundland in 2023. Since then, he has had significant experience in both Construction Management and Structural Design in the consulting sector.

Throughout his early career, he has been involved in a wide array of projects spanning residential, industrial, and commercial sectors, including new builds as well as extensions and rehabilitations. This also includes the historical restoration of a local heritage building in downtown St. John’s.

In the fall of 2026, Michael joined the team at Tiller, where he is eager to expand his technical expertise, tackle novel structural challenges, and continue growing his professional career in structural design.

Adam is a Civil Engineering student at Memorial University of Newfoundland, working toward his degree with an expected graduation date of 2029. He also holds a Wind Turbine Technician qualification, giving him a strong foundation in renewable energy, mechanical systems, equipment maintenance, and working safely in challenging environments.
With a combination of hands-on technical and engineering experience, Adam has developed a practical approach to problem solving. His experience includes construction site inspections, technical drawing review, building plan development, surveying, and 3D modelling. Adam enjoys working in the field and applying his technical knowledge to practical engineering challenges. In his role with Tiller, he will be involved in field work and looks forward to gaining experience on a variety of projects while continuing to develop his engineering skills and contribute to the Tiller team.